Deck Layout

Class History

Designed in 1965 by Skip Etchells, this 35-foot trailerable keelboat is popular with sailing families and young up-and-comers. But race an Etchells and you’ll also run into sailing greats like Gary Jobson, Russel Coutts, and Dennis Conner. All are attracted to this sleek sloop. And no wonder. It tacks through 70-degrees, is sensitive to subtle tuning and trim adjustments, moves well in a light breeze, and absolutely flies in 20 knots.

Boat Specifications

Length: 30 ft 6 in (9.2 m)
Beam: 6 ft 11 in (2.1 m)
LWL: 22 ft (6.7 m)
Draft: 4 ft 6 in (1.4 m)
Displacement: 3450 lb (1.56 tonnes)
Keel Weight: 953 kg (2101 lb)
Mainsail: 188 sq ft (17.5 sq m)
Jib: 103 sq ft (0.6 sq m)
Spinnaker: 400 sq ft (37 sq m)