Few rigs charm the hearts of sailors as much as the schooner, and John Alden knew how to design cruising schooners that were fast and able, dry and comfortable. In the first three Malabars (WoodenBoat No. 32), Alden was striving not only for these qualities, but for a simplicity of rig that would allow the small schooners to be sailed single-handed by none other than himself, for the boats of that name were all designed and built for himself. Yet, it is Malabar II that appeals to us most—both in outward appearance, with her single, small deckhouse, and in accommodation, which is simple and symmetrical. The later Malabars were bigger and much more sophisticated boats which in turn required considerably more money to keep them going.
41′3″ Schooner, Malabar II
DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Round-bottomed, outside-ballasted keel boat
Rig: Gaff schooner
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: none
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for: Open Ocean
Intended capacity: 4-10 daysailing, 6 cruising
Trailerable: No
Propulsion: Sail w/auxilliary
Speed (knots): 3/8
BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Advanced
Lofting required: Yes
PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 5
Level of Detail: Above Average
Plans Format: Print or Digital
Cost per set: $850
Plan No. 8
Particulars
LOA: 41′3″
LWL: 31′10″
Beam: 11′2″
Draft: 6′2″
Displacement: 37,300 lbs
Sail area: 1052 sq ft