James Cook
Description
The Glen-L James Cook (often just called the James Cook) is a compact, trailerable cruising sailboat designed by Glen-L Marine (Glen-L's in-house design team) for home boatbuilders. It is modeled after larger ocean-going types but scaled down for trailering, launching from ramps, and practical cruising. Plans are available for cold-molded wooden construction (plywood/epoxy) or one-off fiberglass (GRP), with detailed instructions, full-size patterns, and options for sloop or cutter rig. It emphasizes traditional appearance (taffrail, bowsprit, teak-veneered decks on some builds), good headroom (standing in the main cabin), and family-friendly layout (berths for 4–6, V-berth forward, settees, compact galley/heads, and storage). The design prioritizes stability with a low sail plan and mast height for easier trailering/launching. Production is limited to amateur-built examples (no factory series), with many completed boats praised for their looks and seaworthiness in coastal/short offshore use.
Construction Details
| Designer | Glen L Marine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 27.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 6000 lb |
| Ballast | 2800 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.830 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 26.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14 ft |
| p | 23.50 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.75 ft | 14 ft | 23.50 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
James Cook - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 16.61 ft - (5063 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.99 ft - (2435 mm) |
| Leech | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 24.5 % |
| Length Perp | * 3.43 ft - (1045 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 36.95 ° |
| Area | * 28.48 ft² |
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James Cook - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 16.61 ft - (5063 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.23 ft - (3728 mm) |
| Leech | * 11.41 ft - (3478 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.4 ft - (2560 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 69.77 ft² |
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