1965 Ketch Wells

This 1965 Wells ketch is a wooden sailing yacht built to classic cruising standards. At 34.5 feet with an 11-foot beam, she was designed by Gene Wells for comfortable ocean passage-making and capable windward performance. The boat is equipped with a 33-horsepower Perkins diesel engine and features roller furling on the jib for simplified sail handling.

The accommodations provide sleeping space for six and include a galley. The design emphasizes easy handling both under sail and power, with sail plan proportions that balance cruising comfort with upwind capability. The ketch rig offers flexibility in various wind conditions.

The wooden hull construction reflects the era and building standards of the period. The boat cruises at 6 knots and reaches 7 knots in good conditions, making her well-suited to traditional cruising passages at steady speeds.