PILOT CUTTER (STADEL)
Gaff Head Cutter • Full Keel • Built 1935
Dimensions
- LOA
- 26 ft
- LWL
- 22.17 ft
- Beam
- 8 ft
- Max Draft
- 4 ft
- Displacement
- 8,100 lbs
- Ballast
- — lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.59 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 14.9
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 332
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- —
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 376 sq ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Full Keel
- Rig Type
- Gaff Head Cutter
- Hull Material
- Wood
- Ballast Type
- Lead
Production
- First Built
- 1935
- Last Built
- —
- Number Built
- 60
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Universal
- Engine Model
- Blue Jacket
- Power
- 10 hp
- Engine Type
- gas
- Headroom
- 4.66 ft
Notes:
It is said that the design for the Pilot Class was inspired by the New York pilot schooner "George Steers," named after its designer. Steers was the designer of "America," winner of the first America's Cup.
Also built with a Marconi or Schooner rig.
Marconi cutter sail area: 380 ft²
Schooner sail area: 384 ft²
First built is ca. 1935
Photo above is of the Marconi rigged "Indian" built in 1939
Thanks to Jeff Halpern, former "Indian" owner, for sending images and historical information.