Winkle Brig

Winkle Brig
A Winkle Brig with a green hull at anchor, the sails furled, situated just off the shore.
A Winkle Brig at anchor
Development
DesignerEric Bergqvist
Boat
Crew2
Draft1 ft 2 in (0.36 m)
2 ft 6 in (0.76 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionGRP
LOA20 ft (6.1 m)
LOH16 ft (4.9 m)
LWL15 ft (4.6 m)
Beam6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Rig
Rig typeGaff rig
Sails
Mainsail area104 sq ft (9.7 m2)
Jib/genoa area
42 sq ft (3.9 m2)
Total sail area
172 sq ft (16.0 m2)

The Winkle Brig is a 16 ft (4.9 m) gaff rig pocket cruiser built between 1985 and 2002. Approximately 122 were built before production ceased.

Designer: Eric Bergqvist

Builders: Ferry Boatyard, Cheshire, England

Sails:

See also