1908

Golden Vanity is the smallest of the boats, at 53 feet LOA and 20 tonnes. She is a gaff cutter, built to the lines of the smallest class of sailing trawler, known as ‘Mumble Bees’. She carries 1,250 sq feet of sail on a single mast. On deck she is 40 ft long, with a beam of 10 ft and a draught of 6 ft. She has accommodation for twelve people, including two crew, and has a full range of modern aids to navigation .

The Rig

Golden Vanity is rigged now just as she was when she was launched early last century. She has a ‘Gaff Cutter’ rig. ‘Gaff’ indicates that the Main sail is hoisted using a ‘gaff’, a spar attached to their upper side. ‘Cutter’ indicates that there is more than one headsail, making each sail easier to handle by a small crew. It is a very versatile and powerful rig, easy to handle in light airs and strong winds.

Vessel details

Official Number	125111
Port of Registry	Brixham
Builder	J Sanders, Galmpton, Devon
Date Launched	1908
Radio Call Sign	MCVY
Gross Registered Tonnage	15.03
Net Registered Tonnage	9.13
Length Overall including spars	16.16 m	53′ 0″
Length of Hull	11.84 m	38′ 9″
Length of Waterline	11.00 m	36′ 1″
Maximum Beam	3.68 m	12′ 1″
Maximum Draft	2.00 m	6′ 7″
Maximum Sail Area	116 sq m	1250 sq ft
Displacement	22 tonnes	24 tons
Engine — Beta Marine, BV3800 4 Cylinder	65 kW	75 Hp

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