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Boat Review: Allied Boat Co/Wright Boat Co XL2 - 41` - 1977


Boat Name: Tanglefoot

Boat Type: Sail - Cruise

Manufacturer: Allied Boat Co/Wright Boat Co

Model: XL-2  Feet: 41 Inches: 6

Year: 1977

Primary Use: Cruising. Sparkman Stephens CCA designed centerboard Yawl Traditional with lots of overhang and a comfortable motion at sea. Draft is 4'2" bd up 8'2" bd dn

Cockpit: Large cockpit with great visibility. She has low freeboard not like these clorox bottle blow boats. You can rinse dishes by leaning over the side.

Cabin: 7 berths including a great quarter berth for use at sea.

Construction: Designed in 1966 built hull # 23min 1977. She is overbuilt. With 12 opening ports and 3 large hatches this is the coolest sailboat i have ever been on. Ventilation is superb!

Handling: 6.5 to 7 nots under power @ cruising speed. This boat has a circumnavigation under her keel and is wonderful at sea.

Engine: 40 HP weaterbeke w/ low hrs and new Hurth transmission.

General: This is a wonderful cruising boat with a nice turn of speed. We put 15,000 miles under her keel in the 90,s If anyone wants to discuss Tanglefoot My e-mail is jwickstead@aol.com



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