Rig and Handling
The masthead rig has a sail-area/displacement ratio of 16.33. Mainsheet is 112.7 ft of 5/8-in line; jib and genoa sheets 45.1 ft; spinnaker sheet 99.2 ft, all 16 mm. Hull speed is 7.4 knots on a 30.3-ft waterline, and the long-keel configuration trades quick turning for tracking steadiness in a seaway.
Accommodations
Beam is 11 ft. Tankage is 60 gal diesel and 160 gal water for the 28,000-lb hull; an inboard Westerbeke diesel may be fitted.
Known Issues
Draft of 6.43–6.73 ft restricts the boat to major marinas. Ultra-heavy displacement makes any osmotic or structural repair costly to haul out.
Refits and Ownership
Low production makes each hull effectively custom. The Westerbeke, where fitted, is the dominant mechanical item; long-keel lead construction favors heavy ground-tackle upgrades over performance modification.
The Verdict
An obscure, heavily built Sparkman & Stephens cruiser rewarding seakindliness over speed, with old-school long-keel lead hull and narrow beam.
Pros
- Conservative bluewater numbers: capsize 1.45, comfort 50.8
- Lead long keel, 32% ballast ratio
- 160-gal water, 60-gal fuel
Cons
- Ultra-heavy (DL 449) limits speed
- Draft 6.4–6.7 ft restricts marinas
- Only a few built; no model-specific parts
