1984 Clearwater CUTTER

This 1984 Clearwater Cutter was designed by Graham Shannon and built for extended coastal and offshore cruising. The hull features a moderate-displacement form with a fin keel, skeg-hung rudder, and canoe stern—a design that balances the carrying capacity needed for cruising gear with good sailing performance both upwind and downwind. High freeboard keeps the decks dry even in rough seas, and the boat can be configured as either a cutter or sloop with a quick-release baby stay.

The interior is efficiently laid out with accommodations for two to four people comfortably, and six in a pinch. The cabin includes ample dry storage and a large custom refrigerator-freezer suitable for extended provisioning. A dodger and surround protect the cockpit, while a bus heater at the companionway entrance warms both cabin and cockpit when motoring, and the enclosed space traps heat during sailing. Cockpit cushions with backs are included.

Power comes from a Volvo Penta saildrive diesel engine rated at 30 horsepower. The boat carries an oversized 55-pound Rocna anchor with 300 feet of 7/16-inch chain and nylon braid rode. Upgrades over the years include stainless steel railings, a radar arch with davits, stainless portholes, and a varnished teak interior. The boat has been consistently maintained and equipped with safety gear suitable for cruising.