Sail Number: USA 882
Type: Yawl
Nora Specifications:
LOA: 40’2″ / 12.24m – LWL: 27’10″ / 8.48m – Beam: 10’11” / 3.32m – Draft: 5’5” / 1.65m – Design Number: 1574 – Designer: Sparkman & Stephens – Current Owner: Alec Brainerd – Year Launched: 1960 – Built By: William Healy, Miami, Florida – Hull Material: Philippine Mahogany Strip-Planked Over Laminated Oak Frames on 10″ Centers. – Displacement: 18,000 lbs – Ballast: 6,500 lbs (Outside) 300 lbs (inside) – Sail Area: 783 sq ft
Historical:
One of the earliest Sparkman & Stephens vessels buīlt using the strip-planking method (planks edge-nailed and glued to the adjoining planks.) Also noted framing was typically additionally spaced, because of the additional strength associated with this building technique, but in this case was spaced the same as traditional plank on frame construction.
Provenance (The Wall of Remembrance – The Owners, Crew & Notable Guest):
- Owner/Guardian: Alec Brainerd