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Built as an upgrade/remodelling of the extremely successful and popular Centaur, this was the first design by Ed Dubois for Westerly. Despite being bigger below decks, easier to handle and had an all wood interior, the popularity of the Centaur was such that initial uptake was slow. However within 2 years 329 had been built. | Built as an upgrade/remodelling of the extremely successful and popular Centaur, this was the first design by Ed Dubois for Westerly. Despite being bigger below decks, easier to handle and had an all wood interior, the popularity of the Centaur was such that initial uptake was slow. However within 2 years 329 had been built. | ||
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== Griffon 26 Statistics == | == Griffon 26 Statistics == | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 4 January 2012
Contents
Introduction
Built as an upgrade/remodelling of the extremely successful and popular Centaur, this was the first design by Ed Dubois for Westerly. Despite being bigger below decks, easier to handle and had an all wood interior, the popularity of the Centaur was such that initial uptake was slow. However within 2 years 329 had been built.
The Griffon Family of boats included Griffon Club, Griffon II, and the Regatta 260
Griffon 26 Statistics
| Designer: | Ed Dubois | 
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| Keel: | Fin / Twin / Lift | |
| Cockpit: | Aft | |
| LOA (feet): | 26' 0" | |
| LWL (feet): | 21' 7" | |
| Beam (feet): | 9' 3" | |
| Draft (feet): | 4' 9" / 3' 3" / 3'3"-5'6" | |
| Displacement (lb): | 5,900 | |
| Ballast (lb): | 2,717 | |
| Berths: | 6 | |
| Heads: | 1 | |
| Rig: | Sloop | |
| Fuel (galls (UK)): | ||
| Main (sq. feet): | 155, | |
| No. 1 Genoa (sq. feet): | 277, | |
| No 1 Jib (sq. feet): | 143, | |
| Sail ID: | GN | |
| Water (galls (UK)): | ||
| Built: | 1979 - 1981 | |
| Number Built: | 329 |
The Westerly Owners Association Definitive Guides
The Griffon and Fulmar definitive guide can be found on the Westerly Owners Association website here
