A couple form Olympia came
to us looking for a boat to cruise in the Northwest. The
cruising would consist of voyages of three months in the
Summer and week-long jaunts in the Winter. A cabin would
be needed to accommodate two comfortably in the Summer
and four for shorter trips. Being fans of the schooner
rig and wanting an inside steering station, this pilot
house schooner was the result.
The sail plan is well divided with no sail being larger
that 185 sq. ft. All the sails are self tending for
effortless tacking. The boomkin allows a permanent
backstay and a good place to store or tow the dinghy.
The cockpit is tee-shaped and self-bailing.
Inside the pilot house there is a settee to port and a
hanging locker and space for electronics to the
starboard. Stepping down into the main salon, the galley
and head are to port. On the starboard side is a large
settee that converts to a double berth with a fold-down
dinette table and wine rack placed on the central
bulkhead. The double berth forward is roomy and
comfortable. There is full standing head room throughout
the pilothouse and main salon.
Auxiliary power is a 12 hp diesel set in the centerline.
The long keel with the cut-away forefoot allows good
tracking and makes for quick tacks. With her
well-proportioned rig and good lines, Whimbrel cuts a
clean wake and turns heads whenever she sails.
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Specifications |
| Length |
39' 9" (L.O.A.) |
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31' 6" (L.O.D.) |
| Beam |
9' 8" |
| Draft |
4' 10" |
| Displacement |
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| Sail area |
481 sq ft |
| Power |
12 hp diesel |
| Fuel capacity |
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