About CH'I
Chi Design - Inspired by the "Spray". Stable and beamy ocean cruiser featured in Captain Joshua Slocum's story "Sailing alone around the world"
Wooden Yawl - cedar strip planked over oak. Epoxy resin sealed. A mix of maritime traditions and modern capabilities.
Dimensions
LOA 53'
LOD 40'
Beam 15'
Draft 4'6"
Displacement 16 tons
Sail Area 1200 sq feet
Sail Inventory
Gaff rigged main
Marconi mizzen
Forward staysail self tending jib
Top sail
Top sail jib
Equiped with:
85 hp Perkins Diesel
400 amp hr battery bank
Sailor VHF
Raymarine plotter and auto pilot
Furuno Rader
Electric toliet
6 cubic foot refrigerator
Hot showers
Safety equipment
Yacht tender with outboard