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Kestrel
Specifications
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Length:
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26ft 4in (L.O.A.)
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Beam:
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8ft 1in
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Draft:
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3ft 10in (fixed keel)
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Displacement:
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5,200lbs
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| Power:
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10-20hp diesel inboard
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| Hull type:
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Full displacement
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| Sail area:
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346 sf sloop
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| Ballast:
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2,500lbs
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The Kestrel design resulted from having owned and sailed "MALISH", an Arctic Tern sloop, for the past five years.
While actually using MALISH, I didn't think much of modifications or redesigns because she sailed so very well, but during her time at the dock and during my reflective visions of what her replacement would be, I often considered the same Arctic Tern-type boat with the ends elongated. The freeboard and headroom would be only slightly increased. The cockpit would be tightened up and the mid-boom sheeting for the mainsail would make her easier to sail short-handed.
An enclosed head in the interior would allow for a modicum of privacy. The galley would be mid-ships in the cabin with sink and stowage to starboard. Just to port of the main companionway is a quarter berth, the engine box for a 10 hp. diesel in the bridge deck and a small box seat extension forward.
Forward are port-and-starboard settees turning into a double berth. This type of arrangement would allow seating for drinks after a brisk sail, or dinner guests.
The changes are not so great from the Arctic Tern, just more tailored to my needs.
"MALISH" now has a new home with a couple from Marblehead, Mass. With time allowing, "Kestrel" will move from paper to shop floor and some day I expect my two boys and I will have some fine adventures on her.
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