Out-of-production 32-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglassketch, cutter from Allied Yachts. Designed by Thomas Gillmer. Formerly built in the USA. ~120 produced from 1975 to 1981. Also called the Seawind II. Slightly larger version of the earlier Seawind Ketch.
Specifications for the Allied Seawind II
| LOA |
31.6 ft.
| LOD |
31.6 ft.
|
| LWL |
25.5 ft.
| Beam |
10.4 ft.
|
| Draft |
4.5 ft.
| Displaces |
14,900 lbs.
|
| Ballast |
5,800 lbs.
| Sail Area |
555.0 sq. ft.
|
| D/L |
401
| B/D |
39 %
| SA/D |
14.7
|
| Comfort |
35.6
| Capsize |
1.69
| L/B |
3.0
|
Horner reviews the influences behind this design and its several versions, its construction methods, and its history, including pricing history. He identifies design or construction problems that have been found in older boats. Comments include: "The Seawind II is one of only a few boats in this size and price range that I would consider suitable for bluewater passagemaking."
[BoatUS, 2000]
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