The designer's aim of maximum cruising ability, seaworthiness, utility, and comfort in a craft of minimum dimensions was admirably achieved in this salty 23-footer inspired by the traditional oyster boats that once worked along the southern coast of England near Falmouth. These so-called Falmouth Quay Punts were all-weather boats, able to make distance to windward even when under shortened sail in a blow. 22′11″ Yawl, Blue Moon DESCRIPTION Hull type: Round-bottomed, outside-ballasted keel boat Rig: Gaff yawl Construction: Carvel planking over steamed frames Alternative construction: Cold-molded, strip PERFORMANCE Suitable for: Open Ocean Intended capacity: 3-6 daysailing, 2 cruising Trailerable: With difficulty; permit required Propulsion: Sail with auxiliary Speed (knots): 3-6 BUILDING DATA Skill needed: Advanced Lofting required: Yes PLANS DATA No. of sheets: 9 Level of Detail: Average Plans Format: Print Cost per set: $150 Plan No. 59 Related Publications: WoodenBoat, No. 2 Boat Design Quarterly, Vol. 1 Particulars LOA:  22′10½″ LWL:  19′8″ Beam:  8′7″ Draft:  4′1″ Displacement:  7,995 lbs Sail area:  430 sq ft

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