has cruised the S. Pacific extensively
Brewer-designed Pacific 42 belonging to Burl Ives |
Brewer-designed Puffin 38 (s/v ) features twin fin keels and a central ballast pod. She's cruised a lot of bluewater, from Seattle to the Bahamas and back |
Brewer-designed Carib ketch, built by Cape North |
Ted Brewer's very first production boat design - a Douglas 31 from 1967. Notice the short waterline & long overhangs from the CCA rule. |
So does that mean it's OK to sail a Laser - or not?
Of course! I learned the very basics of sailing aboard a Laser using the trial and (mostly) error method. It's exhilarating to be that close to the water getting sprayed and feeling such a close connection to the boat.
Keep on working, great job!
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We are a group of sailors who own, use or are interested in Ted Brewer-designed boats, primarily focused on Whitby Boat Works Whitby 42 and 55, Ft. Myers' Whitby 42, Brewer 42, 44, and 12.8 . The goals of the all-volunteer Association are simple: learn, share and help others learn about, maintain, repair, sail and enjoy their Ted Brewer designed boats.
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This includes individual designs such as the Lazyjack, Rob Roy, and Quickstep. Brewer Yacht Designs. 1825 Evergreen Drive. Agassiz, BC. Canada VOM 1A3. Phone 604-796-3732 Fax 604-796-3738. [email protected]. Ted Brewer is a world renowned yacht designer, with over 270 sail and power designs.
CARIOCA A handsome, clipper bowed, flush decked 40' cutter with full keel and Brewer bite. Radius bilge hull. Berths for 6-7, large galley, deep, protected cockpit. A yacht that blue water sailors will appreciate. SP-$90 US/ FP-$895 US. VERITY 40 A 40' fast, radius bilge, fin keel cutter and a very successful design.
Edward S. Brewer. 1933 - 2021. www.tedbrewer.com. From Designers website: Ted was born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1933. In 1957 he was a Lieutenant in the Canadian Army and resigned his commission to return to his first love, boating. He was lucky to get a job as yacht broker with George Cuthbertson, who later founded C&C Yachts and, at the same ...
Yacht designer Ted Brewer gazes back over a storied career. T ed and Betty Brewer's living room is warm and inviting. Two harpoons hang on teak-colored walls, and a model boxcar sits on the shelf alongside other artifacts marking a life well-lived. A picture window overlooks a baseball diamond across a quiet street in Agassiz, British Columbia.
Ted Brewer Presents A Primer on Yacht Design. The Numbers (More Than You Ever Wanted To Know!) (And please don't ask me what the Metric equivalents are!) The terms and ratios that follow are used by all yacht designers so it's a good idea to have an understanding of them if you are considering buying a boat, or having a custom design created ...
Ted Brewer boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed for a swath of prices from $28,500 on the moderate end of the spectrum, with costs up to $185,000 for the highly-specialized, bespoke models. What Ted Brewer model is the best? Some of the most widely-known Ted Brewer models currently listed include: 45 Custom, Jason Pilothouse Offshore, Nimble ...
Boats for Sale ⁄ / Sail ⁄ / Ted Brewer; Sail Ted Brewer boats for sale. Save Search. Clear Filter Make / Model: All Ted Brewer Category: All Sail. Location. By Radius. By Country. country-all. All Countries. Country-US. United States. All. All 25 miles 50 miles 100 miles 200 miles 300 miles 500 miles 1000 miles 2000 miles 5000 miles. from ...
DESCRIPTION: Iron Mistress is an incredible yacht from the board of legendary designer, Ted Brewer! Hull and deck were constructed in 1987 by Mooney Marine, with the interior finished up in York Maine. The quality of the build and the attention to detail of its only owner shine in this classic circumnavigator. designed by Ted Brewer for her owner.
The venerable Whitby 42 has evolved into these two blue-water cruisers, both good, solid values. The Brewer 12.8 and the Brewer 44 are developments of the Whitby 42, a cruising boat from the board of Ted Brewer. Brewer is one of the great modern cruising boat designers. His boats are well-mannered, attractive and practical.
12.6'. 5.6'. Florida. $185,000. Description: Absolutely the finest steel cutter I have ever seen! Immaculate in every way, owner by the same highly respected Yachtsman since she was built. Hull and deck built by Mooney Marine and interior was finished in York Maine. She completed a five year circumnavigation in the early 2000's.
Brewer Design #53. CAPE RACE is a husky motorsailer of steel construction, designed for year round live-aboard usage and long distance, blue water cruising. The yacht was designed as a pure round bilged hull but a simpler double chine hull form is also available. Her accommodation plan is worthy of study as it features accommodations for 6-7 in ...
50 Years of Cruising Sailboat Evolution by Ted Brewer. I thought it would be interesting to look back over the changes in boat design that have come along in the 50 plus years since May '57, when I was discharged from the army. That's when I got into the boating business, beginning as a yacht broker at George Cuthbertson's Canadian ...
About Ted. Consulting. Stock Plans: Power vessels. Sail-Fibreglass. Sail-Wood. Sail-Steel. Sail-Aluminum. Ordering Info. Links. Contact. Sailing Vessel Designs for Wood Construction ... Brewer Yacht Designs 1825 Evergreen Drive Agassiz, BC Canada VOM 1A3 Phone 604-796-3732 Fax 604-796-3738 [email protected].
Brewer. There are presently 15 yachts for sale on YachtWorld for Brewer. This assortment encompasses 1 brand-new vessels and 14 pre-owned yachts, all of which are listed by knowledgeable yacht brokers predominantly in United States, Canada and Mexico. Models currently listed on YachtWorld span in size and length from 30 feet to 52 feet.
Ft. Myers Yacht & Shipbuilding (USA) Designer: Ted Brewer: KLSC Leaderboard. Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.) Make: Perkins: Type: Diesel: HP: 62: Fuel: 136 gals / 515 L: Accomodations. Water: 200 gals / 757 L: Sailboat Calculations ... This is a ratio created by Ted Brewer as a measure of motion comfort.
Ted Brewer boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed for a range of prices from £28,500 on the relatively lower-priced models, with costs up to £185,000 for the most luxurious yachts. Which Ted Brewer model is the best? Some of the most popular Ted Brewer models presently listed include the 45 Custom, Jason Pilothouse Offshore, Nimble 30 and ...
Engine · 1 x diesel 52hp, Perkins 4-108 (1977) Lying · Kenmore, WA USA - Shown by Appointment. Broker's Comments: The Jason 35 is featured in the book "Best Boats to Build or Buy" by Ferenc Mate, and was designed by Ted Brewer for experienced owners who wanted a seaworthy, fast, maneuverable blue water cruiser.
TEHANI: This 38' modern radius bilge sloop was designed to circumnavigate the globe but her performance hull and generous sail area will make her equally at home in coastal waters. The layout was designed for live-aboard usage for a couple with occasional guests. She is a true bird of passage. SP-$85 US/ FP-$895 US.
Ted Brewer Design 3 VIRTUAL TOURS - 1 VIDEO - 103 PHOTOS - FULL SPECS & BROKER'S COMMENTS CAN BE VIEWED OF THIS Jason 35 Pilothouse Offshore - Visit our website Boats For Sale page! Boat REF# · 323146 Length · 35'0" Year · 1977 Construction · GRP Underwater profile · Fin Sleeping berths · 3 Engine · 1 x diesel 52hp, Perkins 4-108 (1977)
North Carolina. $45,990. Description: Brewer 45 Cutter Ketch Full Keel Unique Blue Water cruising Sailboat. PRICE DROPPED WITH $15,000 for quick sale!! Very rare opportunity to buy one of the best ocean cruiser, ever built! Ted Brewer design, this 44'8" was built by famous The CC Chen boat builder in Taiwan, All Fiberglas, full keel.
Whitby Brewer Sailboat Association. We are a group of sailors who own, use or are interested in Ted Brewer-designed boats, primarily focused on Whitby Boat Works Whitby 42 and 55, Ft. Myers' Whitby 42, Brewer 42, 44, and 12.8.The goals of the all-volunteer Association are simple: learn, share and help others learn about, maintain, repair, sail and enjoy their Ted Brewer designed boats.
Fuel, 230 gals. Water. VICTORY. A 44' Auxiliary Cutter for fibreglass construction. Brewer Design #98. VICTORY was designed for a west coast owner who knew exactly what he wanted in the way of a blue water cruiser and a home afloat during extended voyages. The hull is a deep Y section and has proven comfortable and able in heavy going.
TED BREWER preowned sailboats for sale by owner. TED BREWER used sailboats for sale by owner.