'Susan J', April 2017 ©David Patuck/Miranda Delmar-Morgan 'Susan J' off the Manacles towards Newlyn ©David Patuck/Miranda Delmar-Morgan Winter maintenance for 'Susan J' ©Dan Shaw Falmouth Working Boat, 'Susan J' ©Dan Shaw Sailing in home waters ©Keith Allso Prev Next « » DetailsBoat OGA no: 2363Mainsail type: GaffRig type: CutterHome port or other location: HelfordSusan J is a Heard 28, built in 1991 by Gaffers and Luggers and has cruised extensively. More detailsFull DescriptionFull Description Susan J's first owners took her through the French canals and cruised the Mediterranean. She had a complete refit during 2001 - 2002 at Sandbanks Yacht Company, Poole, including a new bowsprit, rigging, teakwork and electrics. With her second owners, the Shaws, she sailed to the Channel Islands, Normandy and Brittany coasts, west coast of England and the Scilly Islands from her base in the Solent. In 2003 she sailed around Britain and in 2013 took part in the OGA Jubilee celebrations in Cowes. She attended the 10th Anniversary Tour with the Dutch OGA in 2014. Changing hands in 2017, her new owners took her on the OGA Sou' by Sou'West Cruise when she reached the Scilly Islands. Registration and locationPlace built: Mylor BridgeSail no.: 111Home country: GBRSmall Ships Registry no. (SSR): 48052 Rig and SailsSail area: 596.00 sq ft Fore triangle height (I): 32.42 ft Fore triangle base (J): 19.25 ft Mainsail head (G): 12.33 ft Mainsail luff (H): 20.83 ft Mainsail foot (F): 16.00 ft Calculated T(H)CF: 0.968 ConstructionConstruction method: GRP hull moulded by Gaffers and Luggers 1991, fit out and rig by Traditional Yacht Services 1992.Construction material: GRPSpar material: WoodHull type: Long keel sloping forefootCurrent function: YachtOriginal function: YachtGeneric type: YachtDesigner: Dalton PercyBuilder: Gaffers and LuggersDesign class: Heard 28 HullLength on deck (LOD): 28.58 ft Length over spars (LOS): 41.00 ft Length on waterline (LWL): 27.83 ft Beam: 9.67 ft Draft: 5.25 ft Displacement: 7,000.00kg EngineEngine make: Perkins ParamaEngine power: 30.0hpEngine date: 1992Propeller blades: 3Engine fuel: DieselEngine status: Inboard enginePropeller type: Folding or featheringPropeller position: Centre
