Winkle Brig

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Winkle Brig
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A Winkle Brig at anchor +
Development
DesignerEric Bergqvist
NameWinkle Brig
Crew2
Boat
Crew2
Draft1 ft 2 in (0.36 m)
2 ft 6 in (0.76 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionGRP
LOA20 ft (6.1 m)
LOH16 ft (4.9 m)
LWL15 ft (4.6 m)
Beam6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Rig
Rig typeGaff rig
Sails
Mainsail area104 sq ft (9.7 m2)
Jib/genoa area42 sq ft (3.9 m2)
Total sail area172 sq ft (16.0 m2)

16 ft (4.9 m) gaff rig pocket cruiser built between 1985 and 2002. Approximately 122 were built before production ceased.

Designer: Eric Bergqvist

Builders: Ferry Boatyard, Cheshire, England

  • Length on deck: 16 ft (4.9 m)
  • Length overall: 20 ft (6.1 m)
  • Waterline length: 15 ft (4.6 m)
  • Beam: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
  • Draught: 1 ft 2in / 2 ft 6in (twin retractable bilge boards)
  • Displacement': 650 kg

Sails:

  • Main 104 sq ft (9.7 m2)
  • Jib 42 sq ft (3.9 m2)
  • Topsail 26 sq ft (2.4 m2)

See also[]

  • Gaff rig

External links[]

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