Gaffhead Sloop
• Full keel with attached rudder
• Built 1896–1904
Dimensions
LOA
24 ft
LWL
19 ft
Beam
7 ft
Max Draft
5 ft
Displacement
8,818 lbs
Ballast
— lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.35
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
18.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
574
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
—
Sail Plan
Sail Area
500 sq ft
Construction
Hull Type
Full keel with attached rudder
Rig Type
Gaffhead Sloop
Hull Material
Wood
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1896
Last Built
1904
Number Built
26
Notes: Developed from the 17/19 class. This was a restricted class which allowed for development of the hull shape within the constraints of LOD, LWL and sail area. Specs varied from boat to boat.\nDesigners included Alfred Mylne (this was Mylne's first design) and William Fife. \nBuilders included McGruers, W. Fife & Son, MacAllister and Peter R McLean