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Review of Hullmaster 31

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.

The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.

The Hullmaster 31 is equipped with a long keel. A full keel provide a better directional stability than a similar boat with a fin keel; on the other hand, better directional stability means also that the boat is more difficult to handle in a harbour with less space.

The keel is made of lead. Compared with iron, lead has the advantage of being 44% heavier, which allows a smaller keel and hence less water resistance and higher speed.

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.43 - 1.53 meter (4.69 - 4.99 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Farymann diesel engine

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Hullmaster 31 is 1.75, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.4 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Hullmaster 31 is about 134 kg/cm, alternatively 751 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 134 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 751 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

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Hullmaster 22

The hullmaster 22 is a 22.0ft masthead sloop designed by howard hughes and built in fiberglass since 1973..

The Hullmaster 22 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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Hello all, I had decided upon an Ericson 29 as our first cruising boat, but unfortunately it got away from us as the sellers got greedy and accepted another offer the day before we were to hand over the cash. As there are not many of these around (I've only seen two for sale in the past year in BC), I've widened my search again. My preference is for a solid coastal cruiser, with the potential for offshore (with appropriate upgrades), and to start, cruising area will be the BC coast. With just two of us, I would like to keep size at 32' or less. Two candidates have just come up: 1981 Hullmaster 27 in very nice shape, apparently rigged for offshore with heavier rigging, and built with extra ballast. Not a lot of info on this boat except what's on sailboatdata, and a few reviews and other for sale listings. About 40 made in the 70s, and then some more made in the 80s, not sure how many. Modified full keel with cutout and rudder on skeg. Ports changed over the years, and this one has solid looking bronze ports, and a Yanmar 2GM. Price around $14K CAD. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/hullmaster-27 1966 Alberg 30 - hard to tell from photos, but I suspect it is a bit rough inside. Newer 2GM engine. Price somewhere below $10K CAD. This Alberg is probably not in the running based on age/condition, but I will consider one in better shape. Curious about any thoughts on these choices. My preference is still an Ericson (I like their designs and build quality, especially the 29/32/35 of the 70s), but the Hullmaster piqued my interest with its solid build and modified full keel design. I am aware that it will be slower in light air (PHRF around 225 vs 195 for the E29) but it does carry more sail than the E29. Thanks  

The Alberg sounds underpowered. 2GM is a 18HP motor, the boat was built with a 30HP gas. Probably suitable for fair weather and protected waters, it may not be enough to get you out of trouble in rough conditions.  

The 2GM is plenty of engine for an Alberg 30 or any boat of that size or displacement. The A4 was the go to engine of that era with one size fits all. They were the standard engine in everything from a Tartan 27 to a Morgan 35 and probably larger. Just because a boat came with a certain engine in boats of the '50s-'70s doesn't mean that it was the ideal engine just what was available. If you wanted an engine, you either got an A4 or a Perkins/Westerbeke 4-107. The Hullmaster 27 looks like a good boat. Always liked Brewer's protecting the prop by putting it in a notch in the skeg. Separate rudder/keel boats are much more maneuverable in harbor than a full keel boat. The stick looks tall enough to give it decent light air performance which you really need in your windless summers. Erickson built decent boats but they were just a run of the mill SoCal boat builder of that era. The did a little better job on the interior joinery but were basically a sail to Catalina and back boat. That and the fact that they got their start 'borrowing' the mold for Pearson's Alberg 35 never had them top of the list for me.  

roverhi said: The 2GM is plenty of engine for an Alberg 30 or any boat of that size or displacement. The A4 was the go to engine of that era with one size fits all. They were the standard engine in everything from a Tartan 27 to a Morgan 35 and probably larger. Just because a boat came with a certain engine in boats of the '50s-'70s doesn't mean that it was the ideal engine just what was available. Click to expand...

The A-4 is only 18hp at the prop. There is a 2gm that is 13hp at the the prop and a 2GM20 which is 16hp at the prop. The 2gm20 should work well for the boat. The 2GM is a little small. These engines want to run at 80% of rated max rpm. Roughly 2800 rpm for cruising.  

Thanks for the replies on this. I haven't seen the Alberg yet, and am waiting for more info before making the 2 hr drive. We viewed the Hullmaster 27 and a nice '81 Ericson 30+ yesterday, which made an interesting comparison. The Hullmaster is actually quite similar in measurements to an Ericson 27, but the absence of a quarter berth makes it seem smaller inside, with a large icebox/nav table taking the same space as the galley, so it feels quite hemmed in. The build quality of the Hullmaster looks excellent; it was a later build after Douglas closed down, and was custom spec'd for the original owner with nice bronze ports (similar to those I've seen on Alberg 37s). Foredeck and side decks have ample space, but cockpit is narrow, and with wheel almost dead centre, tight for more than 2 people. Boom is quite low - I'm 5'8" and it's about 2-3" lower than me when cinched down to the dodger. The owner said that he does have to watch his head on jibes if it is tightened down. Something about the angle of the coach roof and steps made getting inside feel more tricky than other similar size boats. It has a pressurized kerosene stove and heater. Engine is quite clean, and started from cold quite well, with minimal smoke. I was a bit surprised at the smallish locker space in the cockpit area; I expected more given there is no quarter berth and the hull shape, so not sure where the space went. We both really liked this boat, but the feeling of tightness might be a problem for extended cruising. The main was in very good shape, with an older spare, and the genoa looked fair to good, with some wear on the edges. At $14K CAD, there are a lot of boats to compete with in the 27' range, but few that are built this strong or with a modified full keel and skeg rudder. I did notice there is noticeable mass to the rudder in the Hullmaster when turning the wheel - there is very slight amount of play, and the momentum is more than I've felt on any other boat. The rudder is very thick and extends quite far at the bottom edge, but I wonder if it might also be waterlogged. The Ericson 30+ obviously feels like the much larger boat, and it's one of the roomiest 30s (for its age) that I've been on. Even the pinched stern doesn't impact the excellent cockpit layout, and the salon is very spacious. A real chart table and large quarter berth are nice to have, and the aft and port cockpit lockers are huge. At $22K with new standing rigging and other upgrades, it's probably good value, but it didn't feel like the right boat for us. In looking at drawings, it seems the 30+ manages to fit in everything the 32-3 does, including LWL, with a truncated transom. Aesthetically, both are very nice looking boats, although from some angles the IOR influences of the Ericson appear a bit strong for my taste, but mostly Bruce King has done a great job of making the wide beam and pinched stern look very good. The Hullmaster (couldn't they have found a better name?) has a nicely balanced, purposeful and stout look to it that I like also. As far as the comments about Ericson's beginnings in the industry, I don't think that is a reflection on the boats they built, and their consistency in design and execution is something I have come to really appreciate. Many have made extended offshore passages, from the 27 and up, and reports indicate the Bruce King designs result in a very sea-kindly motion, which is something I am looking for. I expect the Brewer designed Hullmaster will also do well in this regard, but may not point as well with the extended and shallow keel; however this keel also has some advantages for getting into smaller anchorages, and pulling out in remote places without a lift. I'll probably take a trip to see the Alberg this week, since I have not yet seen inside, and am curious about this aspect. Also, it is the first one I've seen with a diesel; all the others have A4s or an outboard.  

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Hullmaster 31

Hullmaster 31 is a 31 ′ 3 ″ / 9.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Edward S. Brewer and built by Hullmaster Boats, Ltd. (CAN) between 1973 and 1979.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

See DOUGLAS 31/32 which is the nearly the same boat. Later also known as the ALCONA 31.

DOUGLAS MARINE CRAFT - Douglas Badgley commissioned Ted Brewer to design the original Douglas 31s. His company, Douglas Marine Craft, built them in Port Stanley, Ontario, starting in 1967. Around 1970-1971 Douglas Yachts went out of business, and the molds were reportedly seized by creditors.

NORTH AMERICAN FIBREGLAS MOULDINGS - Jeffrey White of North American Fiberglas Moldings Ltd. in London, Ontario acquired at least one set of DOUGLAS 31 hull and deck molds, and modified them with a reverse transom designed by Ted Brewer to create the DOUGLAS 32.(shown here)

COMMAND YACHTS - In 1974, North American Fiberglas went into receivership and emerged as Command Yachts with the same crew and president, and a new model - The D-32 MKII. Command Yachts was purchased by De Leuw Cather Canada who dissolved the boat building division around 1976.

THE FIRST “KIT” BOATS- BRUCE PENINSULA YACHTS - Apparently, the D-32 molds were then acquired by Bruce Peninsula Yachts, who produced the first kit boats with all the original molds including those for the interior layout. While the location of the molds is currently unknown, production rights are still owned by Mary Ellen Duncan, former wife of Bruce Lapier, who together formed Bruce Peninsula Yachts.

HULLMASTER BOATS, LTD. - Hullmaster Boats, LTD acquired one or more of the original Douglas 31 molds about the same time as North American Fibreglas Mouldings, and concurrently built HULLMASTER 31s in Picton, Ontario. The last HULLMASTER 31 was built in 1979.

When Hullmaster went out of business, Doug Smith acquired the DOUGLAS 31 molds.

J&C FIBERCRAFT - It has been said that Doug Smith later sold his business to Jed & Carol Benoit of J&C Fibercraft. It appears that J&C D-31s are direct descendants of Hullmaster. Either way, custom yachts of a high quality as well as kit boats from the D-31 molds were built by this company in Barrie, Ontario.

HINTERHOELLER - It is believed that the last six D-31 hulls were built and delivered as kit boats by Hinterhoeller Yachts out of Ontario around 1982.

Thanks to Richard for providing corrections. Also thanks to Mary Ellen for providing further corrections.

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Go to Hullmaster 27, 1977 at [email protected] or phone 705 528-1461 --> Log in or Sign up You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser . Help-hullmaster 27 Question: Solid Or Balsa Cored Hull? Discussion in ' Boat Design ' started by viking north , Jul 6, 2016 . viking north VINLAND I am presently in the early stages of purchasing a 1976 Hullmaster 27 but have run into a problem on it's hull construction. First a little company history: From what I could gather the Hullmaster 27 is listed as Brewer-Wallstrom design contracted by Hullmaster Yachts of Picton Ont. Can. The company president was Roy Brooks with his son Ray acting as vice. pres. and overseeing finances.(I list these names in hope that someone out there might give me info. on how to contact them to help solve the riddle below.) The company also manufactured the Hullmaster 31 from which the Hullmaster 27 was cloned. Apparently the design and development costs of the 27 was blamed for depleting the companies operating funds to such an extent that it never recovered and resulted in bankruptcy some 4 years later. However during that period both the HUllmaster 27 and 31 were manufactured and sold. RIDDLE: Advertisements in the annual publication of "Cruising World" state that both the 27 and 31 make use of balsa cored hulls however "Naval Marine Archives" completely contradicts this by specifically stating that " the hull was not cored but was constructed with a solid glass layup with both the deck and cabin making use of balsa coring. While not a deal breaker before proceeding with a survey and purchase i would like to know exactly what i am dealing with in order to come up with the best inspection techniques. I do not have the option of taking a hull core sample but i possibly can pull a thru hull. However even this might not answer my question if the hull is cored and constructed properly. I.E. no coring or plywood cored around all hull penetrations. All info and advise would be greatly appreciated , Tnx. Geo.   WestVanHan Not a Senior Member Assuming the sailboat,so I ran it in google and in 5 seconds found that Ted Brewer was the designer. Seems to be still alive,ask him: http://www.tedbrewer.com/ Production boats by Ted Brewer include designs built by Aloha, Aragosa, Cabotcraft, Cape Yachts, CCC, Constellation, Douglas, Goderich, Fort Myers, Hullmaster, Huromic, Jason, Kanter, Mao Ta, Mariner, Morgan, Murray, Nimble, Pan Oceanic, Olympic, Ouyang, Union, and Whitby.   Thank You West I'll give it a go and buy you a beer on my trip out your way next year Geo.   Advertisement: TRBRZ Junior Member viking north said: ↑ Thank You West I'll give it a go and buy you a beer on my trip out your way next year Geo. Click to expand... Help me choose the best boat type to design? Rudder vibrations Help Help Me Build the Ultimate Kayak Need some help identifying this nesting dinghy! 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Our team will send you a preliminary quote based on information we have gathered from sailors similar to you. We will give you a call in order to narrow down the options on your quote and improve the accuracy. If you want us to call you at a specific time, feel free to schedule a time on our calendar! Thanks for telling us a bit about yourself and your boat. Our team will reach out to offer some suggestions and get started on finding you the perfect sail! Forums New posts Unanswered threads Register Top Posts Email What's new New posts New Posts (legacy) Latest activity New media Media New media New comments Boat Info Downloads Weekly Quiz Topic FAQ 10000boatnames.com Classifieds Sell Your Boat Used Gear for Sale Parts General Marine Parts Hunter Beneteau Catalina MacGregor Oday Help Terms of Use Monday Mail Subscribe Monday Mail Unsubscribe *Three* shrouds per side on 22-footer -- really? Thread starter Becubed Start date Jun 14, 2024 Tags question rigging Forums for All Owners Ask All Sailors Stu Jackson Not unusual at all. Two lowers and an upper. The ubiquitous Catalina 22 is like that, I had one, great, simple rig.   hullmaster 22 sailboat photos - Google Search The spreader fitting strongly suggests the boat was designed to have both forward and aft lowers. The forward lowers help to add prebend to the mast while the aft lowers work to prevent pumping and to counteract the force from the lowers.   This is amazing. Thank you, all! I was tripped up by the idea of attaching to the toe rail -- assuming that if designed for 3 shrouds, it'd have chainplate connections for all three. It's reassuring to know that others like the Catalina are designed similarly. And Higgs, I hadn't thought to scrutinize the photo on sailboatdata; it's low resolution but sure looks like there's a lower shroud attached to the toe rail.   Stu Jackson said: Not unusual at all. Two lowers and an upper. The ubiquitous Catalina 22 is like that, I had one, great, simple rig. Click to expand AND then....... there's the Marshall Cat boat and a few others without ANY shrouds....   This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Accept Learn more… 435 IMAGES Hullmaster 27 1974 Hullmaster Sailboat 24' X 5' Hullmaster Fibergalss Sailboat for Engineering:Hullmaster 27 Hullmaster 27, 1977, Penetang, Ontario, Canada sailboat for sale Hullmaster 22 Hullmaster 15', 1971, Somonauk, Illinois, sailboat for sale from COMMENTS HULLMASTER 27 Hullmaster Boats, Ltd./DS Yachts (CAN) Designer: Ted Brewer/Robert Walstrom: KLSC Leaderboard. Sailboat Calculations ... 1997), states that a boat with a BN of less than 1.3 will be slow in light winds. A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and ... Hullmaster 27 The boat was built in Canada by Hullmaster Boats as the Hullmaster 27 and DS Yachts as the HM-27, with 40 examples completed. Design. The Hullmaster 27 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a skeg-mounted rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 7,400 lb (3,357 kg) and ... Review of Hullmaster 27 The Hullmaster 27 aka HM-27 is a sailboat designed by the Canadian maritime architect Edward S. Brewer together with Robert Walstrom in the mid seventies. Less than 100 boats have been produced. The Hullmaster 27 is built by the Canadian yard Hullmaster Boats, Ltd. . Here we would have liked to show you nice photos of the Hullmaster 27. Review of Hullmaster 22 The Hullmaster 22 is equipped with a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 0.61 - 0.71 meter (2.00 - 2.30 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below. Hullmaster 27 Hullmaster 27 is a 27′ 3″ / 8.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Edward S. Brewer and built by Hullmaster Boats, Ltd./DS Yachts (CAN) starting in 1974. Review of Hullmaster 31 The Hullmaster 31 is equipped with a long keel. A full keel provide a better directional stability than a similar boat with a fin keel; on the other hand, better directional stability means also that the boat is more difficult to handle in a harbour with less space. The keel is made of lead. Compared with iron, lead has the advantage of being ... Hullmaster 22 Hullmaster 22 is a 22′ 0″ / 6.7 m monohull sailboat designed by Howard Hughes and built by Hullmaster Boats, Ltd. (CAN) starting in 1973. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Hullmaster 27 The Hullmaster 27 is a 27.25ft masthead sloop designed by Ted Brewer/Robert Walstrom and built in fiberglass since 1974. 40 units have been built. The Hullmaster 27 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. Hullmaster 22 The Hullmaster 22 is a 22.0ft masthead sloop designed by Howard Hughes and built in fiberglass since 1973. The Hullmaster 22 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. Hullmaster 27, Alberg 30, Ericson 29 thoughts The Hullmaster 27 looks like a good boat. Always liked Brewer's protecting the prop by putting it in a notch in the skeg. Separate rudder/keel boats are much more maneuverable in harbor than a full keel boat. The stick looks tall enough to give it decent light air performance which you really need in your windless summers. Hughes 22 209.76 sq ft (19.487 m 2) Racing. PHRF. 282. [ edit on Wikidata] The Hughes 22 is a Canadian trailerable sailboat that was designed by Howard Hughes, the co-founder of Hughes Boat Works, as a cruiser and first built in 1971. [1] [2] [3] The design was also sold as the North Star 22 and the Hullmaster 22. [1] [3] [4] [5] Hullmaster 31 HULLMASTER BOATS, LTD. - Hullmaster Boats, LTD acquired one or more of the original Douglas 31 molds about the same time as North American Fibreglas Mouldings, and concurrently built HULLMASTER 31s in Picton, Ontario. The last HULLMASTER 31 was built in 1979. When Hullmaster went out of business, Doug Smith acquired the DOUGLAS 31 molds. Hullmaster 27, 1977, Penetang, Ontario, Canada sailboat for sale Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale . Hullmaster 27, 1977 Length 27.3 ft, draft 4'3", width 9' 3", displacement 7400 lbs., sail area 395ft, ballast 3020 lbs. Canadian built from Brewer, Wallstrom. Hullmaster 27 The Hullmaster 27 is a robust pocket cruiser for exploring local waters and beyond. This tidy example boasts a newer... Boats in: Victoria. 27' hunter sailboat $12,950. 27 ft sailboat for sale with 2011 survay with most item done. Deisel engen low hr, wheel steering, rebuilt rolling... Boats in: Goderich. HotFoot 27 Sailboat $15,000. Category:Sailboat types built by Hullmaster Boats Pages in category "Sailboat types built by Hullmaster Boats" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D. Douglas 32; H. Hughes 22; Hullmaster 27 This page was last edited on 16 May 2023, at 12:37 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution ... HULLMASTER 31 HULLMASTER BOATS, LTD. - Hullmaster Boats, LTD acquired one or more of the original Douglas 31 molds about the same time as North American Fibreglas Mouldings, and concurrently built HULLMASTER 31s in Picton, Ontario. The last HULLMASTER 31 was built in 1979. When Hullmaster went out of business, Doug Smith acquired the DOUGLAS 31 molds. Help-hullmaster 27 Question: Solid Or Balsa Cored Hull ... Apparently the design and development costs of the 27 was blamed for depleting the companies operating funds to such an extent that it never recovered and resulted in bankruptcy some 4 years later. However during that period both the HUllmaster 27 and 31 were manufactured and sold. RIDDLE: Advertisements in the annual publication of "Cruising ... Review of Douglas 31/32 The Douglas 31/32 aka Hullmaster 31 is a sailboat designed by the Canadian maritime architect Edward S. Brewer in the late sixties. ... The Douglas 31/32 is equipped with a long keel. A full keel provide a better directional stability than a similar boat with a fin keel; on the other hand, better directional stability means also that the boat ... HULLMASTER 22 Hullmaster Boats, Ltd. (CAN) Designer: Howard Hughes: KLSC Leaderboard. Sailboat Calculations Definitions S.A. / Displ.: ... 1997), states that a boat with a BN of less than 1.3 will be slow in light winds. A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and ... Hullmaster 22 Sails for Sale Two mainsails made for two Hullmaster 22's in California and Florida will have different designs, sailcloth, and options based on what is best for the sailor. ... Pair that with Precision Sails' approach to communication and your sailboat will be ready to set sail before you know it. Learn More. Unparalleled Commitment To Helping Sailors. As ... *Three* shrouds per side on 22-footer 2. Hullmaster 22 Burlington. Jun 14, 2024. #1. I recently bought a 1974 Hullmaster 22' that has three shrouds per side. Does that seem excessive to others, for a boat of this size? I suspect one was added by a previous owner. The chainplates can accept two shrouds via turnbuckles, currently both 1/4" wire rope: an upper through the spreaders ... catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht