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Nigel Irens is perhaps best known as a designer of multi-hulls that have broken long-distance speed records, such as trimaran used by Ellen MacArthur to break the world record for her solo circumnavigation in 2005. However, his design portfolio is wide ranging, and includes the Westernman cutters — an evolution of the original Bristol Channel pilot cutters — designed in association with Ed Burnett. |
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Westernman designs are available exclusively from Covey Island Boatworks, which has bult five of them. Irens is also the designer of the 62' fusion schooner — and circumnavigator — Maggie B. |
Ted Brewer has designed two Covey Island yachts: 70' gaff schooner Tree of Life and 25' sailing yacht Mystery.
Ed Burnett has been called one of England's most imaginative and respected designers of modern classic yachts. Burnett created the drawings for the Westernman 40 designs built by Covey Island Boatworks.
Designer and long distance sailor Chuck Burns designed the 49' high performance racing schooner Sir Edmund, built by Covey Island Boatworks in 2007.
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Dave Gerr whose expertise includes propellers, is the designer of three Covey Island Boats, including 48' Nancy Lakin, a Peregrine design.
The 57' ketch Elemiah was built by Covey Island Boatworks to L. Francis Herreshoff's famous Tioga design. Herreshoff (1890-1972) is sometimes called "the dean of American yacht designers."
Laurie McGowan has among his design credits the 27' solar electric ketch Czarina, built by Covey Island Boatworks in 2006.
Legendary American design firm Sparkman & Stephens designed the high tech 52' sloop Barbara Ann, built by Covey Island Boatworks in 2001.
Jim Taylor Yacht Designs (JTYD) offers yacht design services including custom and production designs, both racing and cruising. Sailing magazine article on 68' custom schooner by Robert H. Perry |
