32 ft Gaff Cutter, Design #223

The latest in our growing family of traditional, long keeled cutters is this 32ft model.  a large comfortable boat with the capacity for gear provisions necessary for extended voyaging.  Construction is single skin carvel on bent or laminated frames.  Plumb ends and a transom hung rudder make for a simple to build, low stress structure well suited to the amateur builder.

Construction: Carvel on laminated or bent frames.

Length on deck: 32 ft 0 in
Length waterline: 29 ft 11in
Beam: 11ft 4 in
Draft: 5 ft 11 in

Ballast (outside) : 7000 lbs
Displacement: 22,000 lbs

Sailing rig: Gaff cutter
Sail area (lowers): 785 sq ft

Fresh water: 250 litres
Fuel capacity: 175 litrers

Building time: 6000 hours
Skill level: High

Design #223: 6 Sheets