Chestnut Teal
Description
The Chestnut Teal is a small, traditional wooden catboat designed by Australian naval architect Murray Isles. It's a pocket cruiser/day sailer known for its extremely shallow draft (only about 8 inches/20 cm with the centerboard up), making it ideal for gunkholing in skinny water, estuaries, or beaching. The design draws inspiration from classic catboats but incorporates modern plywood construction for easier home building. This model appeals to builders and sailors seeking a simple, trailerable, shallow-draft sailboat with classic catboat charm—wide beam for stability, gaff rig for easy handling, and good performance in light to moderate winds. Owners report it sails surprisingly well (able to keep up with larger boats in favorable conditions) and attracts a lot of attention for its elegant lines and wood finish.
Construction Details
| Designer | Murray Isles |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 16.000 ft |
| LOA | 16.000 ft |
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Sails
Chestnut Teal - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 9.84 ft - (2999 mm) |
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| Foot | 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Leech | * 13.86 ft - (4225 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 14.14 ft - (4310 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 51.52 ft² |
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