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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.
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| LWL |
18.0 ft.
| Beam |
6.6 ft.
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| Draft |
4.2 ft.
| DraftMin |
0.8 ft.
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| Displaces |
880 lbs.
| Sail Area |
172.0 sq. ft.
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| D/L |
67
| SA/D |
30.0
| Comfort |
5.5
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| 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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Each Yachting Monthly issue from March 2001 through July 2004 contained short used boat reviews, with specifications and typical prices. The series covers almost 600 boats, but only about 15 per issue. For the complete set, order all 41 back issues or find a library that subscribes.
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