STORNAWAY 24
— A new whaler in three versions, flexible, fast and fit for purpose. A transom-sterned ship’s boat, lug-rigged with a centreboard or fixed keel, a gaff yawl rigged fantail cruiser or a solar electric fantail launch.
— GRP hull with multiple foam filled compartments
— Fixed and water ballast
— Removable rowing seats
— 2 berths in cuddy
— Custom fantail versions
— Brailing lines to lug main for instant depowering
— Timber spars
— Mainmast lowers mizzen unstayed, optional storm jib and staysail
— Extended spray cover/boom tent
— Potential as a designated lifeboat and for outdoor education
THE SLIDES
SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH ON SPARS - 10.5 metres 34’6"
LOD (TRANSOM STERN) -7.9 metres 26’
BEAM - 2.3 metres 7’6"
LWL 7.6 metres 25’
DRAUGHT (CENTREBOARD VERSION) 0.7 metres (1.4 centreboard)
DRAUGHT (FIXED KEEL VERSION) 0.9 metres
RIG Lugsail yawl or gaff cutter
SAIL AREA LUGSAIL YAWL 30 sq metres 232 sq ft
CARGO 2 pallets, 5 wine casks or 12 passengers
AUXILLIARY Inboard or outboard electric with lithium batteries and solar
DESIGNER Derek Ellard