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Production 22-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglassyawl. Built in the UK. 600 produced from 1970. Also made in a cruiser version with a solid cuddy. 400 of these were made 1970 to 1979. This version replaced by the Drascombe Coaster.
Specifications for the Drascombe Longboat
| LOA |
21.8 ft.
| LOD |
21.8 ft.
|
| LWL |
18.0 ft.
| Beam |
6.6 ft.
|
| Draft |
4.2 ft.
| DraftMin |
0.8 ft.
|
| Displaces |
880 lbs.
| Sail Area |
172.0 sq. ft.
|
| D/L |
67
| SA/D |
30.0
| Comfort |
5.5
|
| Capsize |
2.76
| L/B |
3.3
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Account of one owner′s long-time love affair with this design.
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Owner′s association for the Drascombe family of traditional-style small sailing craft. They organize cruises, rallies and meetings, publish a newsletter, and sponsor an on-line forum. Their site contains lots of cruise accounts and boat information.
- The Drascombe Association's website
Owners′ association for Drascombes in the U.S. and Canada. Includes a directory of owners throughout North America..
- The Drascombe Associations website
On-line forum on Drascombe beach cruisers and related matters of seamanship, cruising grounds (mostly UK), and technical advice.
- The Drascombe Association's website
Mailing list devoted to the Drascombe Lugger and its derivatives the Longboat, Gig. Coaster, Drifter, and Dabber.
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Recommended rig adjustments, sheeting angles, fore-and-aft balance, and other aspects of sailing a Drascombe boat efficiently.
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Yachting Monthly′s unique, free service can put you in touch with owners of similar boats for an honest and impartial opinion. Primarily for British and European boats.
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