1980 Ted Brewer Lazy Jack

The Lazy Jack 32 is a Ted Brewer-designed schooner, professionally completed and outfitted in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. The hull combines Philippine mahogany strip planking over oak frames with a fiberglass sheath and epoxy cloth exterior—a construction method similar to cold molding. The deck and cabin top feature wood coring. With a swing keel that draws 2'10" board-up or 6'6" board-down, the boat offers shallow-draft cruising capability suited to coastal work and island exploration.

Powered by a 23-horsepower Volvo diesel engine, the schooner reaches a cruising speed of 7 knots with a maximum speed of 9 knots. The split schooner rig—with its smaller, individually manageable sails—can be sailed short-handed or single-handed, and the configuration adapts well to varying wind conditions and cruising situations.

Below deck, the yacht accommodates two cabins and one head. The interior carries the same epoxy resin sealing as the exterior, contributing to the boat's overall durability. The yacht was hauled for winter storage and surveyed in 2025, and remains in above-average condition. The design reflects Brewer's approach to practical, well-mannered cruising boats with traditional aesthetics and modern construction.