A direct descendant of Chesapeake Bay’s working skipjacks or two-sail bateaux, Calico Jack offers shoal-draft cruising for two and daysailing for a party—a big party. Designer Joe Gregory drew her for his own use after half a lifetime spent studying her relatives.

24′8″ Skipjack, Calico Jack

DESCRIPTION
Hull type: V-bottomed centerboard
Rig: Skipjack
Construction: Traditional Chesapeake bateau contruction

PERFORMANCE
Suitable for: Somewhat protected waters
Intended capacity: 4-6 daysailing, 2 cruising
Trailerable: With Difficulty
Propulsion: Sail
Speed (knots): 3-6

BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Intermediate
Lofting required: Yes

RELATED RESOURCES
WoodenBoat, No. 79
Boat Design Quarterly, Vol. 12

PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 7
Level of Detail: Average
Plans Format: Print or Digital
Cost per set: $75
Plan No. 74

Particulars

LOA:  32′
LOD:  24′8″
LWL:  22′6″
Beam:  8′1″
Draft:  (cb up) 2′2″
(cb down) 6′
Displacement:  4,900 lbs
Sail area:  316 sq ft