The hull form of the Cape George Cutter is based
on time-tested principles, inspired by the work
of the late William Atkin. The long keel / short
overhang concept results in a protected rudder and
long waterline for high average speeds and self-steering
ability. The deep cross-section gives excellent
load carrying and an easy motion. Our yachts are
noted for their strength and sea kindliness with
excellent performance under sail even when heavily
laden.
Construction
The hulls of our sailboats are of one-piece hand-laid
moldings of fiberglass utilizing vinylester-based
resins. The deck beams and carlins are of laminated
Port Orford Cedar, a premier species for boat building
with excellent resistance to decay. The BS 1088
marine grade plywood we use is a combination of
Sapele, Jequitiba and Douglas Fir. The deck and
cabin structure is heavily sheathed with fiberglass
mat and roving combining the low maintenance exterior
of fiberglass with the interior beauty of a wooden
vessel.
Sailplan
We have found the cutter sailplan to be very suitable
for offshore sailing and feel it is superior to
a sloop in adverse conditions. For light winds,
a single lightweight headsail on the headstay offers
better performance going to windward and reaching.
Building
Options
We offer our craft in various stages of completion
from a bare hull to a complete yacht. We encourage
prospective customers to visit the yard and inspect
vessels currently under construction to develop
a better understanding and appreciation of our
craft and the processes involved. Our construction
methods can accommodate a customer's wishes in
terms of deck layout, cabin arrangement, etc.
We also provide drawings, components, and advice
to assist owners completing their own boats from
a bare hull. Many of these owner-builders have
completed fine vessels and cruised them extensively.
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