Atkins Florence Oakland
Description
The Florence Oakland is a compact, trailerable gaff-rigged schooner optimized for daysailing and light cruising in coastal or protected waters. At 22'5" LOA, it's a "little ship of tradition" with classic lines—sharp entry, wineglass sections, and a counter stern—evoking 19th-century workboats but built for modern amateurs. Though originally drawn for plywood construction (to meet trailering needs), many builders opt for traditional plank-on-frame with cedar or mahogany for authenticity. It's forgiving to sail, stable, and carries a balanced rig that's easy to handle solo or short-handed. Displacement hull (no planing), with external ballast for righting moment; ideal for family outings, overnights, or gunkholing. John Atkin noted: “In this age of 'efficiency,' it is encouraging to see the continuing interest in the likes of my little gaff-headed schooner Florence Oakland.” Nearly 100 sets of plans sold, with builds documented since the 1980s.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | 4.50 ft |
| p | - |
| e | - |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 4.50 ft | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 17.42 ft - (5310 mm) |
| Foot | 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Leech | 13.67 ft - (4167 mm) |
| Area | * 58.96 ft² |
| Sail Type | GAFF MAIN |
|---|---|
| Luff | 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Foot | 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Leech | 18.083 ft - (5512 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 76.37 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 15.67 ft - (4776 mm) |
| Head | 8.33 ft - (2539 mm) |
| Area | * 142.28 ft² |
| Sail Type | GAFF MAIN |
|---|---|
| Luff | 12.33 ft - (3758 mm) |
| Foot | 7.42 ft - (2262 mm) |
| Leech | 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 82.2 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Head | 6.83 ft - (2082 mm) |
| Area | * 91.17 ft² |
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