Squiggles

Cutter

SQUIGGLES a 21ft Dudley Dix designed “Cape Henry” bilge keel gaff cutter built by the owner using marine ply for its lapstrake construction.

She is a “weekend” cruiser with berths for four but only sitting headroom in the main cabin.

Build took about 2 1/2 years, with initial launch 01/01/2020, before she was trailered to Sail Shape sail makers at Lostwithiel for rigging and sail construction.

One significant deviation from the original design is the inboard electric propulsion.
240kg of lead batteries replaces an equivalent internal ballast. Motoring range is 40+ miles.
Recharging requires shore power because she is too small and slow to accommodate onboard charging.