Bluenose
Description
The Bluenose is a classic one-design recreational sloop yacht designed by renowned Canadian naval architect William J. Roué (designer of the famous 1921 Bluenose schooner) and manufactured in fiberglass by McVay Yachts (McVay Fiberglass Yachts Ltd.) from 1960 to 1972. Founded by George William McVay after leaving Paceship Yachts, the company produced approximately 100 fiberglass hulls in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, adding a small cuddy cabin aft of the mast for weather protection and light overnight use—distinguishing it from the earlier open wooden versions. This 23-foot sloop honors the legendary Bluenose schooner, serving as an affordable, seaworthy day-racer and coastal cruiser for 2–3 crew, with a focus on simplicity, speed, and club racing in Atlantic Canada.
Construction Details
| Designer | W.J. Roue |
|---|---|
| Builder | McVay Yachts |
| Length | 22.000 ft |
| LOA | 23.420 ft |
| LWL | 16.000 ft |
| Beam | 6.250 ft |
| Displacement | 2050 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.670 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 20 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6.92 ft |
| p | 25 ft |
| e | 11.92 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft | 6.92 ft | 25 ft | 11.92 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.92 ft - (3633 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.19 ft - (8288 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.32 ft - (8327 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 154.6 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 16.93 ft - (5160 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.29 ft - (2832 mm) |
| Leech | * 14.52 ft - (4426 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.96 ft - (2426 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.93 ° |
| Area | * 67.39 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Foot | 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech | 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 91.62 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 6.34 ft - (1932 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.92 ° |
| Area | * 60.27 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 20.11 ft - (6130 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.28 ft - (3438 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.82 ft - (5736 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.38 ft - (3164 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.94 ° |
| Area | * 104.38 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 21.25 ft - (6477 mm) |
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 191 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 20.11 ft - (6130 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 12.46 ft - (3798 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.46 ft - (3798 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 213 ft² |
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