Basically a lengthened version of the Tirrik, the Ness Yawl is long, lean, light and fast. Although most owners want a reasonable carrying capacity within a limited length, my own preference is for a longer, narrower hull which will slide along with very little effort in the lightest breeze. Such a craft can offer the sheer delight of lively sailing.
The original sailing rig is a large balanced lug foresail with a small mizzen, but a gunter sloop rig is now also available.
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Length
19′ 2″ – 5.84m
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Beam
5′ 3″ – 1.60m
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Draft
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Weight (kg)
130
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Sail Area
133 sq ft – 12.35 sq m
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Time to build (estimate)
300-400 hours
