Long Steps (Performance Rig)
Description
The Long Steps is an adventurous sail-and-oar micro-cruiser designed by New Zealand naval architect John Welsford (the same designer behind favorites like Scamp, Tread Lightly, and Pathfinder). Introduced around 2016-2017 as Welsford's personal "expedition boat," it's built for ambitious coastal voyages, including multi-day open-water passages, potential beach launches through surf, self-recovery from capsize, and serious single- or short-handed cruising. The name ties into his series: Tread Lightly (gentle on the earth), Walkabout (wandering spirit), and Long Steps for covering serious distance! It's a development of Scamp's concepts—water ballast, offset centerboard (freeing up cockpit space), self-draining floor, and a cozy "veranda" cuddy—but stretched longer and refined for better speed, rowing efficiency, and offshore capability. Welsford designed it with a circumnavigation of New Zealand's North Island in mind, emphasizing safety, comfort for an aging skipper, and versatility.
Construction Details
| Designer | John Welsford |
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| Length | 19.167 ft |
| LOA | 19.167 ft |
| Notes | Note that there is a "Standard Rig" and a "Performance Rig". |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
Long Steps (Performance Rig) - LEG-O-MUTTON
| Luff | 10.499 ft - (3200 mm) |
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| Foot | 5.413 ft - (1650 mm) |
| Leech | * 9.83 ft - (2996 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 69.71 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | 10.006 ft - (3050 mm) |
| Head (Inches) | * 3.5 |
| Area | * 27.8 ft² |
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Long Steps (Performance Rig) - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 7.71 ft - (2350 mm) |
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| Foot | 10.991 ft - (3350 mm) |
| Leech | 17.126 ft - (5220 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 78.81 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 12.139 ft - (3700 mm) |
| Head | 10.499 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Area | * 104.66 ft² |
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