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TOP 3 TINY Sailboats You Can Live On! - Ep 346 Lady K Sailing
8 September 2025 · 8 min · 55K views
What this video covers
The Dana 24, Falmouth Cutter 22, and Flicka 20 represent three capable, ocean-worthy sailboats suitable for long-term liveaboard use despite their small size. The Pacific Seacraft Dana 24, produced from 1984 to 2007, measures 27 feet LOA with a 3.83-foot draft and 8,000-pound displacement.▶ 1:50 It features 6-foot-1 headroom, a traditional teak interior, and a Yanmar inboard diesel.▶ 2:26 The Falmouth Cutter 22, designed by Lyle Hess, offers a 5-foot-11 headroom and a 7,400-pound displacement, with a 1.64 capsize screening ratio that indicates high stability.▶ 3:53 The Flicka 20, designed by Bruce Bingham and built by Pacific Seacraft until 1998, features a plumb-bow design derived from Newport workboats.▶ 5:00 With production totaling 434 hulls, the Flicka 20 remains a popular choice for circumnavigation due to its robust construction and enclosed head, though its handmade nature often commands a higher market price.▶ 6:47 These vessels demonstrate that ocean-crossing capability is achievable in hulls under 28 feet when prioritizing heavy displacement and traditional cutter or sloop rigs.
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