Cape COD KNOCKABOUT

Fractional Sloop · Centerboard Dinghy · 1925–present

Specifications

Dimensions

Weights

Rig & sail area

Rig

Fractional Sloop

Ratios

SA / displacement

35.2

Displacement / length

77.9

Comfort ratio

5.7

Capsize screening

2.77

Hull speed

5.3 kn

Pounds / inch immersion

332

Hull

Hull type

Centerboard Dinghy

Construction

Wood

Production

Years built

1925–present

Units built

2700

Designer

Charles S. Gurney

Builder

Cape Cod Shipbuilding

Design & history

Originally called the CAPE COD BABY KNOCKABOUT, this boat became one of the most popular one-design classes in New England for many years. Fiberglass construction was approved in 1960 and spinnakers were added in 1938.

Class · One of the most popular one-design classes in New England for many years.

Notable features

Spinnakers added in 1938 (150 sq. ft.)Fixed keel 'Lake George' version sailed at Lake George, NY USA

Variants

Cape Cod Baby Knockabout
Lake George version (fixed keel)

Design

Originally called the CAPE COD BABY KNOCKABOUT. Charles Gurney was the founder of Cape Cod Shipbuilding.

Production

Built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding, founded by Charles Gurney. Fiberglass construction was approved in 1960.

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