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Leader -
Specifications
Leader was one of the largest
of the sailing trawlers, known, despite their
Ketch rig, as the 'Big Sloops'.
|
Official Number |
99504 |
|
Port of
Registry |
Brixham |
|
Builder |
A W Gibbs, Galmpton, Devon |
|
Date
Launched |
1892 |
|
Radio
Call Sign |
MFZX5 |
|
Gross
Registered Tonnage |
53.21 |
|
Net
Registered Tonnage |
47.12 |
|
Length
Overall including spars |
30.50
m |
100'
0" |
|
Length
of Hull |
24.40
m |
80' 0" |
|
Length
of Waterline |
20.80
m |
68' 3" |
|
Maximum
Beam |
5.90 m |
19' 4" |
|
Maximum
Draft |
3.00 m |
9' 10" |
|
Working
Sail Area |
222 sq
m |
2390
sq ft |
|
Maximum
Sail Area |
325 sq
m |
3500
sq ft |
|
Displacement |
100
tonnes |
110
tons |
|
Ballast |
15
tonnes |
16.5
tons |
|
Engine
- Volvo Penta MD70A 6 Cylinder |
89 kW |
120 Hp |
|
Water
Capacity |
2,300
litres |
506
gals |
|
Fuel
Capacity |
1,040
litres |
229
gals |
The Rig
Leader is rigged now just as
she was when she fished under sail, over 100
years ago. She has a 'Gaff Rig', indicating that
the Main and Mizzen sails are hoisted using a
'gaff', a spar attached to their upper side. The
Ketch rig (two masts) was used to divide up the
sail area, making each sail easier to handle by
a small crew. The large number of sails (up to
eight) makes it easy to 'change gear' by
hoisting or lowering sails as required,
depending upon the strength of the wind.
The Ketch rig is very versatile; good in
light winds, when extra sails can be set (such
as flying jib and mizzen staysail), good in
heavy winds (she can sail under mizzen and
staysail alone) and good for manoeuvring (the
mizzen can be used to help to balance and turn
the boat)
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