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Andrews 70
Designer: Alan Andrews  ·  Builder: Dencho Marine Inc. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1994
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About the Andrews 70

With limited specifications available, the Andrews 70 represents a significant yacht in the portfolio of renowned naval architect Bruce Andrews. This substantial sailing vessel falls into the luxury cruising category, designed for serious offshore passages and extended voyaging. Andrews' reputation for creating seaworthy, well-balanced designs suggests this 70-footer would excel at long-distance cruising while maintaining excellent sailing characteristics. The designer's typical approach emphasizes comfort without sacrificing performance, making vessels suitable for both dedicated sailors and those seeking luxurious accommodations at sea. Given its size and pedigree, the Andrews 70 likely features a robust construction suitable for ocean crossings and challenging conditions. Andrews designs typically incorporate thoughtful deck layouts, spacious interiors, and the kind of engineering details that matter during extended passages far from shore. While specific details remain scarce, boats of this caliber and from this designer usually appeal to experienced sailors planning serious cruising adventures or those seeking a capable yacht for both coastal exploration and transoceanic voyaging. The limited availability of information suggests this may be a more exclusive or custom-oriented design rather than a production model.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 68.50 ft / 20.88 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 60.00 ft / 18.29 m
Beam 15.00 ft / 4.57 m
Max Draft 10.37 ft / 3.16 m
Displacement 26,300.00 lb / 11,929 kg
Ballast 11,900.00 lb / 5,398 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Alan Andrews
Builder Dencho Marine Inc. (USA)
First Built 1994
Number Built 4
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
-85
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
45.25
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
54.36
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 19.29 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 31.66
J (Foretriangle Base) 21.00 ft / 6.40 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,743.00 ft² / 161.93 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
How It Compares

vs. Baltic 73, Channel 70, Swan 68

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Dimensions
LOA
Andrews 70 ★
68.5 ft
Baltic 73
73.2 ft
Channel 70
70.5 ft
Swan 68
67.7 ft
LWL
Andrews 70 ★
60.0 ft
Baltic 73
60.7 ft
Channel 70
57.8 ft
Swan 68
54.7 ft
Beam
Andrews 70 ★
15.0 ft
Baltic 73
18.0 ft
Channel 70
20.9 ft
Swan 68
17.8 ft
Displacement
Andrews 70 ★
26 lbs
Baltic 73
77 lbs
Channel 70
52 lbs
Swan 68
88 lbs
Ballast
Andrews 70 ★
11 lbs
Baltic 73
29 lbs
Channel 70
19 lbs
Swan 68
35 lbs
Performance
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Andrews 70 ★
45.3 %
Baltic 73
38.6 %
Channel 70
36.2 %
Swan 68
40.0 %
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Andrews 70 ★
54
Baltic 73
154
Channel 70
121
Swan 68
240
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