22' 2" Cruising Sloop, Grey Seal

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This trailerable cruiser, drawn by Iain Oughtred, shows a subtle blend of Scandinavian characteristics. The strong sheer and very buoyant hull of the faering are combined with the low cabin of larger boats, such as the Tumlare and Cohoe. Rather than being a smaller version of these cruisers, this 22-footer is more what faering builders might produce if they wanted cruising accom­modations.

Particulars and line drawings for the Grey Seal design.

Designer Iain Oughtred as drawn several options for Grey Seal: a jib-headed mainsail, a gunter mainsail, a full-keel hull, and a keel-centerboard hull.

Originally, Iain designed the keel/ centerboard model to allow for easier trailering and broadened cruising grounds. But, realizing that many builders will prefer a deeper boat, he added the full-keeled version. Much to our pleasure, it looks rather like a small double-ended Folkboat.

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