Winkle Brig

Winkle Brig
A Winkle Brig at anchor
Development
DesignerEric Bergqvist
NameWinkle Brig
Boat
Crew2
Draft1 ft 2 in (0.36 m)
2 ft 6 in (0.76 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionGRP
LOA20 ft (6.1 m)
LOH16 ft (4.9 m)
LWL15 ft (4.6 m)
Beam6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Rig
Rig typeGaff rig
Sails
Mainsail area104 sq ft (9.7 m2)
Jib/genoa area42 sq ft (3.9 m2)
Total sail area172 sq ft (16.0 m2)

The Winkle Brig is a 16 ft (4.9 m) gaff rig pocket cruiser built between 1985 and 2002. Approximately 122 were built before production ceased.

Designer: Eric Bergqvist

Builders: Ferry Boatyard, Cheshire, England

  • Length on deck: 16 ft (4.9 m)
  • Length overall: 20 ft (6.1 m)
  • Waterline length: 15 ft (4.6 m)
  • Beam: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
  • Draught: 1 ft 2in / 2 ft 6in (twin retractable bilge boards)
  • Displacement: 650 kg

Sails:

  • Main 104 sq ft (9.7 m2)
  • Jib 42 sq ft (3.9 m2)
  • Topsail 26 sq ft (2.4 m2)

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