DRASCOMBE LONGBOAT
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21.75 ft |
| LWL | 17.5 ft |
| Beam | 6.58 ft |
| Draft | 4.16 ft/ 1 ft min |
| Displacement | 1,100 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.6 kn |
About the DRASCOMBE LONGBOAT
The Drascombe Longboat is a classic British daysailer designed by John L. Watkinson and built by Honner Marine Ltd. (UK) starting in 1971, with a total production run of 600 hulls. Its lightweight construction and traditional gaff ketch rig define its character as a manageable, trailerable vessel.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for coastal cruising, daysailing, and novice sailors seeking a stable, easy-to-handle trailerable boat. Its low displacement and simple rig make it accessible for single-handers or small families.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 1100.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 7.36, the Longboat is not designed for bluewater cruising but is capable of protected coastal passages and short offshore trips in favorable conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Drascombe Coble and Drascombe Lugger, which share the same designer, builder, and trailerable philosophy but differ in size and rig configuration. It also compares to other lightweight trailerable ketches from the 1970s that prioritize ease of transport over offshore performance.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 21.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DRASCOMBE LONGBOATyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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