Faering Cruiser Rowing Sailboat
Description
The Faering Cruiser is a 22'6" (6.86 m) wooden rowing-sailing pocket cruiser designed by John C. Harris of Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC Boats, Annapolis, Maryland, USA). It was commissioned by a customer seeking an engine-free coastal explorer for the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries—sail when possible, row when needed, with a small aft cabin for weather protection and overnighting. The design draws inspiration from traditional Scandinavian faering (four-oared) boats—direct descendants of Viking-era small craft—with a double-ended hull for excellent tracking and rowing efficiency, combined with modern stitch-and-glue plywood construction (LapStitch™ method for strength and ease). It features a self-bailing cockpit, sliding-seat rowing (carbon fiber oars recommended for efficiency), water ballast (270 lbs in tanks under the cockpit floor for stability), and a simple lug rig (single sail, easy to handle solo). The boat is fast under sail (up to 6 knots in 12 knots wind) and rows well even in headwinds, making it ideal for exploring shallow waters, beaches, or extended day/overnight trips without an outboard.
Construction Details
| Designer | John C. Harris |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 22.500 ft |
| LOA | 22.500 ft |
| Beam | 4.670 ft |
| Displacement | 650 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.670 ft |
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Sails
Faering Cruiser Rowing Sailboat - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 16.521 ft - (5036 mm) |
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| Foot | 9.313 ft - (2839 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.78 ft - (5419 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 83.2 ° |
| Diagonal | 17.979 ft - (5480 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 78.78 ft² |
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Faering Cruiser Rowing Sailboat - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 13.625 ft - (4153 mm) |
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| Foot | 6.792 ft - (2070 mm) |
| Leech | 11.896 ft - (3626 mm) |
| Area | * 40.4 ft² |
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