Alacrity 19
Description
The Alacrity 19 is a classic British trailerable sailboat designed by naval architect Peter Stevenson in 1960 as a versatile cruiser for recreational sailing. Originally developed from the wooden Alacrity 18, it was adapted into a fiberglass version for greater durability and ease of production, becoming a popular choice for coastal and inland waters. Built primarily by Hurley Marine Ltd. (in partnership with Russell Marine Ltd.), it was produced until the mid-1970s, with over 200 units constructed. The design evolved into the slightly larger Vivacity 20 in 1963, but the Alacrity 19 remains appreciated for its simplicity, seaworthiness, and affordability. It's particularly suited for solo or small family day sailing and short overnights, with twin keels allowing for shallow-draft beaching and easy trailering.
Construction Details
| Designer | P. Stephenson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hurley Marine Ltd. |
| Length | 19.000 ft |
| LOA | 18.500 ft |
| LWL | 17.000 ft |
| Beam | 6.920 ft |
| Displacement | 1500 lb |
| Ballast | 480 lb |
| Max Draft | 1.820 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 23 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6.20 ft |
| p | 20 ft |
| e | 8.70 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 ft | 6.20 ft | 20 ft | 8.70 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.7 ft - (2652 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.38 ft - (6517 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 21.53 ft - (6562 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 90.64 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 19.06 ft - (5809 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.01 ft - (2441 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.98 ft - (5176 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.13 ft - (2173 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 67.95 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.63 ft - (6898 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.84 ft - (2999 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.53 ft - (6562 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.3 ft - (2835 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 105.24 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.63 ft - (6898 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.19 ft - (3106 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.67 ft - (6300 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 9.3 ft - (2835 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9 ° |
| Area | * 105.21 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.63 ft - (6898 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.23 ft - (3118 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.82 ft - (6346 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 173.63 ft² |
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