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The Chieftain
Designer:
Laurent Giles
Keel:

Twin (A few with lifting keels)

Cockpit:
Centre
LOA (feet):
26' 0''
LWL (feet):
21' 4''
Beam (feet):
8' 5''
Draft (feet):
3' 0'' (lifting: 3.25 to 5.5)
Displacement (lb):
6,150
Ballast (lb):
2,800
Berths:
layout A: 6; layout B:5
Heads:
1
Rig:
Sloop
Fuel (ltr):
45
Main (sq. feet):
161
No. 1 Genoa (sq. feet):
240
No 1 Jib (sq. feet):
133
Sail ID:
CH
Water (ltr):
67
Built:
1972 - 1976
Number Built:
79

The Definitive Guides to the Westerly Models by David Brooke-Smith.

David Brooke-Smith ran Westerly Brokerage in the 80’s and 90’s, subsequently working for Michael Schmidt and Partner when they took over the business. Over the years he has written about most of the Westerly models for WOA. These guides are reproduced by kind agreement of David Brooke-Smith and Michael Schmidt & Partner Ltd.

The Chieftain is featured in: The Early Designs

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