25ft Tancook Whaler Design #227

This small schooner is modeled after the famous Tancook Whalers developed in the late 19th Century in the waters of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.  Shallow draft, a small forward cuddy and the option of an inboard engine make this an ideal family daysailer/weekender.

Construction is thoroughly traditional clinker on bent frames with a wooden centreboard and lead ballast shoe.

Construction: Clinker on bent frames

Length on deck:     26ft  2 ins
Length Waterline:  20ft 2ins
Beam:                    8 ft  2 ins

Draft, CB: up 2 ft  0 ins
Draft, CB: down 5 ft 1 ins
Displacement: 4750 lbs
Ballast: 1200 lbs
Sail Area  292 sq ft

Sailing rig: Gaff Schooner

Building time: 4000 hours
Skill level: High

Design #227: 5 Sheets