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

Allied Boat Co./Wright Boat Co. XL2 - 41 -1977

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. 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.   Great Cruising and great Ventilation!

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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