Designed by John Watkinson and built by Churchouse Boats Ltd. beginning in 1984, this distinctive 25-foot sailboat represents a thoughtful approach to shallow-water cruising and coastal exploration. With its centerboard trunk configuration and moderate 5.12-foot draft, the Gig offers excellent versatility for gunkholing in thin waters while maintaining enough depth for respectable sailing performance. The standing lug rig provides a perfect balance of simplicity and efficiency, making this boat particularly appealing to sailors who appreciate traditional seamanship without modern complexity. This sail plan is forgiving to handle and well-suited to the boat's coastal cruising mission, offering reliable performance in varied conditions while remaining manageable for smaller crews. Built in fiberglass construction, the Gig combines modern durability with classic proportions. The 7-foot beam provides adequate interior volume for weekend cruising while maintaining elegant lines that reflect Watkinson's eye for traditional yacht design. With only 70 boats built during its production run, the Drascombe Gig has developed a following among sailors who value its blend of seaworthiness, shoal-draft capability, and distinctive character. The capsize screening formula of 2.32 indicates excellent stability for coastal cruising applications.

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