21'1" Zimmer Gaff Sloop

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According to Nelson Zimmer, this little centerboard sloop, designed in 1946, has drawn inquiries throughout the years-an indication of her wide appeal.

Zimmer Gaff Sloop plans call for carvel planking construction over sawn frames.

Though only 21' overall, the V-bottomed sloop has many of the features of a real deepwater vessel-a strong sheer, a bold stem profile, a well-proportioned cabin trunk, and a high-peaked gaff sail plan. The hull is beamy, with a very short aft overhang ending in a counter stern. Handling her would be very easy. Both her mainsail and jib are self­-tending, and there are no running backstays to worry about. She should be reasonably fast and quite stable, with a sturdy oak backbone and 750 pounds of inside ballast. The boat displaces 3,100 pounds.

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