Drascombe Peter Boat
Description
The Drascombe Peterboat is a traditional, open cockpit dayboat designed by John Watkinson in the early 1960s, serving as the precursor to the Drascombe range, including the Dabber and Longboat. Named after traditional Devon fishing boats, it was first built in wood by Watkinson’s Honnor Marine Ltd. and later in fiberglass (GRP) with wooden spars and trim. Production began in 1963, with the design influencing smaller models like the Lugger and Dabber. The Peterboat is celebrated for its classic lines, shallow-draft versatility, and seaworthiness, making it ideal for coastal cruising, fishing, or family outings in estuaries and sheltered waters. While less common than other Drascombes, it remains a niche favorite among traditional boat enthusiasts.
Construction Details
| Designer | John Watkinson |
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| Builder | Honnor Marine |
| Length | 18.000 ft |
| LOA | 18.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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| j | - |
| p | - |
| e | - |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
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Sails
Drascombe Peter Boat - 3-SIDED SAIL
| Luff | 9.25 ft - (2819 mm) |
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| Foot | 5 ft - (1524 mm) |
| Leech | 9.07 ft - (2765 mm) |
| Tack Ang | 72.2 ° |
| Area | 22.02 ft² |
| Comments | This mizzen sail is a leg O'Mutton sprit sail. |
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Drascombe Peter Boat - 3-SIDED SAIL
| Luff | 12.33 ft - (3758 mm) |
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| Foot | 7.33 ft - (2234 mm) |
| Leech | 9.67 ft - (2947 mm) |
| Tack Ang | 51.6 ° |
| Area | 35.42 ft² |
| Comments | This Bermudan jib is used with the high peaked gaff mainsail. |
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Drascombe Peter Boat - 4-SIDED SAIL
| Luff | 6.75 ft - (2057 mm) |
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| Foot | 10.63 ft - (3240 mm) |
| Leech | 18.33 ft - (5587 mm) |
| Head | 12.14 ft - (3700 mm) |
| Diagonal | 12.67 ft - (3862 mm) |
| Tack Angle | 90.79 ° |
| Area | 112.46 ft² |
| Comments | This mainsail is a standing lug sail. Lace the head to the yard. The tack will be secured at the mast. This particular sail is loose footed -- there is no boom. |
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