The Gloucester List provides a community for discussion of the
Gloucester 16, Gloucester 19, Gloucester 20, and Gloucester 22
sailboats.
Sailing • Trailering • Launching • Retrieving
Good and Bad Characteristics • Boat Trailer Maintenance
Cruise Stories • Sails • Rigging • Accessories,
and "Lessons Learned" are all On-Topic
Also included are other Gloucester sailboats ranging from 11' to 27'.
We ask that you own, formerly owned, or are considering owning
one of these boats or a boat of this type.
It seems to me these small keelboats, with their relatively thin hulls and low freeboard, are particularly prone to sinking. Does anybody have any thoughts on
To all, Storm was absolutely right: I did not describe the process for heaving-to. His description of the process was clear, accurate, and simple. He was
Hi all, I see many references to single handing. I have a Gloucester 19, and would appreciate any tips on the sequence of events for single handed sailing. I
All, I'm thinking about replacing the outboard that came with our G20 with an electric trolling motor. Any recommendations on minimum specs (lbs thrust)?
I am considering a trade-down (size-wize) to a Gloucester 19. I have two primary concerns: One, that I will be able to handle the lines alone, as the reason