Bray Yacht Design and Research Ltd.
White Rock, B.C.

 

Greyhound

  L.O.A. 42'-9" Draft 6'-4"
  L.W.L. 38'-4" Sail Area 699 sq.ft
  Beam 14'-0" Displacement 11,000 lbs

 
     Greyhound is a product of a long term research project to produce the ultimate in safety in a fast, able cruising boat to be handled by a crew of two without resorting to exotic materials or super tech building systems.

     Although an U.L.D.B., Greyhound is not lightly built. Her scantlings follow Lloyd's for composite yachts. The hull is built using our New Epoxy Wood System (N.E.W.S.) which has been so successful for us. It is low cost, very labor efficient, and as strong and light as other epoxy/wood systems. There is 3/4" of foam insulation for warmth and this also gives positive buoyancy, making the boat unsinkable. Watertight bulkheads are located at the bow and stern to control flooding for the ultimate in safety. This light weight has not reduced the boat's ability to carry stores. She has a water capacity of 125 gallons augmented by a water maker, 45 gallons of diesel, and 2000 lbs. of supplies.

     The lazarette and fore peak have plenty of room for storage. There are twin berths aft around a navigation center with two opening ports by each of the berths. There is a port above the chart table to allow the helmsman to see the chart from the cockpit. Directly forward is a U shaped galley with ample storage and counter space, electric fridge, double sinks, and propane stove with a hanging locker and head with shower to port. All living can be done aft of the mast, within 4 feet of the main hatch. The table and settees amidship can be used for in port entertaining and a double berth is provided for harbor living. Forward is the work bench and sail bin for maintenance and storage. The settees can make up berths for a total compliment of seven for quest cruises or chartering. There is storage space under all the settees and berths and opening port as well as dorade vents for ventilation. All lines lead to the cockpit for ease of handling. The side decks are wide with 30" stanchions and lifelines as well as a 1/4" jack line on deck which can be clipped onto from in the cockpit and goes all the way forward.

     The underbody is long and lean for high speed. The spade rudder is heavily built and well supported at the hull and deck level. The sail plan uses a Hood stow-away mast and twin roller furling head sails. The anchor permanently stores on an anchoring bow sprit where it is readily available. The bow pulpit is kept short of the bow to help free water.

     Greyhound is a product of evolution and progress. She typifies the monohull super cruiser of the future which will be able to keep pace with multi-hulls, while retaining all the advantage of both types and few disadvantages of each.

Plans include 6 sheets of drawings and a typewritten book of specifications.
Study plans $15.00

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