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Town
Designer: Pert M. Lowell  ·  Builder: Pert Lowell, Co., Inc. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1932
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About the Town

Relatively little documented information is available on the Town sailboat, which makes independent verification of its characteristics and heritage a challenge for prospective buyers. Without detailed specifications on hand, drawing firm conclusions about its intended sailing purpose, performance envelope, or design lineage is difficult. What research does suggest is that boats carrying regional or town-inspired names were often designed with approachable, practical sailing in mind — frequently oriented toward recreational day sailing or light coastal cruising rather than offshore passage-making or competitive racing. If the Town falls into this tradition, buyers might expect a straightforward, user-friendly vessel suited to sheltered waters and relaxed weekend sailing. For anyone seriously considering a Town sailboat, it is strongly recommended to seek out original builder documentation, class association resources if applicable, or connect with current owners who can speak to real-world handling characteristics, construction quality, and long-term ownership experience. A professional survey before purchase is always advisable, particularly when public specification data is sparse. Thorough due diligence will be essential to understanding whether this boat is the right fit for your sailing goals.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 16.50 ft / 5.03 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 13.42 ft / 4.09 m
Beam 5.79 ft / 1.76 m
Max Draft 2.33 ft / 0.71 m
Displacement 700.00 lb / 318 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Wood lapstrake/FG
Designer Pert M. Lowell
Builder Pert Lowell, Co., Inc. (USA)
First Built 1932
Number Built 2500
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Performance Ratios
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
129.3
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. 1.67 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 0.58 ft / 0.18 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 152.00 ft² / 14.12 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 129.30
How It Compares

vs. Daysailer, O Jolle, Ss Class

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Dimensions
LOA
Town ★
16.5 ft
Daysailer
16.8 ft
O Jolle
16.4 ft
Ss Class
16.5 ft
LWL
Town ★
13.4 ft
Daysailer
15.5 ft
O Jolle
Ss Class
14.0 ft
Beam
Town ★
5.8 ft
Daysailer
6.3 ft
O Jolle
5.5 ft
Ss Class
4.8 ft
Displacement
Town ★
700 lbs
Daysailer
575 lbs
O Jolle
485 lbs
Ss Class
900 lbs
Performance
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Town ★
Daysailer
O Jolle
5.3
Ss Class
11.8
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Town ★
129
Daysailer
68
O Jolle
79
Ss Class
146
Hull Speed
Town ★
Daysailer
O Jolle
5.0 kts
Ss Class
5.0 kts
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