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Yacht Review: Dix 43 Pilothouse

Brian Russell is a capable man. For the last 30 years, he has worked as a sculptor, blacksmith, welder, machinist, glass caster and woodworker. Now he is building a 43-foot aluminum pilothouse cutter on his property in Tennessee.

For as long as Russell can remember, he has been a sailor and drawn to all things marine. He learned to sail from his father and in the 1990s built himself a Herreshoff Biscayne Bay 14. As his sailing experience grew, so did his desire to build a substantial yacht capable of ocean voyaging — an expedition boat if you will.

As an experienced metal worker, it was natural that he was drawn to working in that media. Russell embarked on a self-study course in boat design and was taken in by the work of South African naval architect Dudley Dix whose steel and aluminum boats are world-renowned for their seaworthy design as well as offshore performance.

 “For several years I looked at plans, visited boatyards and absorbed knowledge, trying to separate fact from opinion — a tricky thing,” Russell said. “Boat design isn’t strictly engineering, of course. The sweep of a lovely sheer is art, as is the way the bottom plates transition into the stem. Dudley Dix’s designs have very good engineering numbers; the various coefficients of this and that, which he readily provides, indicate a seaworthy design with good sailing characteristics.” 

Speedy and maneuverable “Dudley likes to go fast,” Russell continued, “but he also understands that cruising isn’t racing. Maneuverability, or lack thereof, is a safety issue, so a moderate fin keel and massively built spade rudder [editor’s note: the design calls for a 4.5-inch diameter shaft] of proper chord depth that doesn’t easily stall can enhance the boat’s safety. Not all spade rudders are skinny little things! When one does the research and understands the design principles, Dix’s design choices really begin to make sense and stand out from the alternatives. And his boats are buildable, especially with the cutting files created by Alumar Yachts [a Swiss firm]. The radius bilge technique, first introduced by Ted Brewer in the 1970s, is a very builder-friendly method of producing a remarkably fair hull that is much more aesthetically pleasing, to my eye, than a multichine hull.”  

Russell began building his Dix 43 pilothouse cutter, Odyssey, and established Odyssey Yachts, which now can provide pre-cut kits in aluminum, based on the CAD cutting files engineered by Alumar Yachts, for boats designed by Dudley Dix.

The hull shape of the Dix 43 pilothouse sloop departs as far as possible from the boxy styling of some metal boats. According to Dix, “The hull shape has a radius chine round bilge, with long waterline and clean underbody. The long waterline increases the load carrying ability, reduces the canoe body depth and fines up the entry for wave penetration. The stern is fairly beamy with a flat run to give a clean and flat wake, with resultant ease of control off the wind. The overall result is a reduction in wave-making both fore and aft, and improved speed through the water. A conical stem plate is used to increase flare in the bows, providing more reserve buoyancy and dryness to windward.”

Power to push through rough conditions Keel options for the Dix 43 are fin or shallow draft wing. The rudder is protected by a full skeg. The yacht has a long waterline to carry the yacht’s structural weight with a displacement/length ratio of 238. With a sail area (main plus 100 percent fore-triangle) of 975.6 square feet, it has a sail area/wetted surface ratio of 1.94 (or 2.43 with main and genoa). These factors all result in a boat that has the power to push through rough conditions and the ability to keep moving in the light air.

Below decks, there are berths for six in three cabins. There is only one head as a way to keep the plumbing simple. The U-shaped galley has been positioned forward of the nav station to starboard. This arrangement gets it out of the main traffic area of the pilothouse and allows for large reefers, freezers and storage lockers. The stove is a Dickinson Mediterranean model. The sinks are positioned on the centerline to facilitate drainage underway. There is a Cruise 40 gph watermaker. Refrigeration is by SeaFrost. Climate control includes a Flagship Marine FM-20 air conditioning system.

The pilothouse has a raised dinette with folding leaves to seat eight. An island seat on the centerline is located over the engine and can be removed in one piece for machinery access. There is also inside steering at the nav station. 

Another unique feature is a large lazarette that is accessed by removing the companionway steps rather than a cockpit hatch.

The rig is large and is set up as a cutter. It is equipped with a Selden mast Model C304 with a storm sail track, Selden B200 boom with slab reefing, Sta-Lok lower fitting with swaged uppers, Mack sails, and a Pro-Furl jib furler. All sailing hardware is Garhauer or Spinlock. Deck equipment includes Lewmar Evo 55.2 primary winches, 50.2 secondary winches, and 45.2 mainsheet winch. The steering is via a Jefa RG10-50, 1:5 reduction gearbox. The vessel will also be equipped with an autopilot.

Auxiliary power is provided by a Kubota 2.3 Liter Beta 60 marine diesel with Twin Disc TMC260 2:1 reduction gears. The propeller is a SeaHawk S1 Autostream 3-blade stainless steel feathering prop. For electrical power there is a Beta D1105 9kW genset and Victron Multiplus 12/3000 inverter. Battery banks are made up of a 980-amp-hour house battery bank, an Optima start battery and an Optima genset start battery.

Once completed, Russell’s Odyssey/Dix 43 pilothouse cutter promises to be a sturdy, “go anywhere” world-class cruising yacht finished to an impressive standard. It will stand as testimony not only to Dix’s legendary design work but also to Russell’s skill as a builder.

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1986 Slocum 43 Pilothouse

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One of only seven Slocum 43 Pilothouse models! Don't pass up the opportunity to own this special boat. Shoal draft version! Designed by Stan Huntingford to endure the weather and seas of the Pacific Northwest, this boat is as tough and strong as it is comfortable. She is the descendent of the Passport 42, and is built with the same quality of construction typical of the Taiwanese builders of the time. 

She can be piloted from both inside and out, and her living accommodations are truly overstated for a boat of this size and style. "Jesse Gaines" has been cruised by her owners to the Bahamas and back many times, and she's ready to go again!

• Low hours on Lehman engine
• Bottom job February 2019
• 2017 batteries, inverter, and solar controller
• Many extras stored off the boat, including new Maxwell electric windlass ready to install and a new Rocna anchor
• Sails in excellent condition (regularly cleaned and stored indoors)
• Black iron tanks replaced with stainless
• Teak removed from side-decks and glassed over
• Exquisite joinery on the interior
• Large and comfortable cockpit
• Built-in workbench
• Three large sleeping areas--perfect for a family with kids!
• Two separate dining areas
• All systems are easily accessible
• Incredible storage

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This boat's comfortable accommodations are part of what makes it so special. Upon entering the companionway on generous teak steps, you step down into a cozy space where the master cabin (standing headroom, lots of storage, and a double bed!) lies to your left and a quarterberth to your right. A hanging locker is conveniently placed there to be used as a wet locker.

The salon is expansive and open. The owner has opted not to have the salon table onboard (although it is available) in order to preserve the space and open seating area. To starboard is the inside helm station. The entire salon is surrounded with large windows, letting in plenty of light and allowing you to see the beauty that surrounds you at anchor or at sea. Engine access is below the salon, allowing 360-degree access for repairs and maintenance. 

Forward of the salon, you step down into a spacious galley with a dinette big enough for 4 and a u-shaped galley with a double stainless sink and large refrigeration and freezer system and plenty of storage. 

The head rivals the head of any boat ten feet longer than this one. There is a tub with room to sit or stand in the large separate shower stall, plenty of room to stand and move about in the head, as well as a stainless sink and (you guessed it) lots of storage.

Rather than a V-berth forward. there are two bunks to port and a metal-lined workbench to starboard, meeting the needs of the true cruising sailor. The workbench closes so it can be hidden away if you have guests, but when open it gives you a nice secure space for your projects.

Throughout, the teak joinery and woodwork on this boat is exceptional. All closets are lined with teak, so as not to retain moisture. The interior, because of the pilothouse configuration, remains light and cheerful--something that is lost on many similar boats.

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1983 Capital Yachts Gulf Pilothouse 32 Offshore Cutter

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Good condition Gulf 32 offshore pilothouse cutter. Dual helms. Stay dry and warm.

Overall good condition. Bottom good, no blisters or damage. Topsides good, nonskid has been repainted with KiwiGrip. New interior cushions.

Universal diesel runs fine.

Sails (main, jib, stay and spinnaker) older but usable, no damage.

Rigging good, a lot of new running.

More pictures coming soon. Located in Seattle.

Equipment: Dual Garmin chart plotters with radar overlay. Autopilot with remote allows cockpit control.

Heavy duty windlass with handheld control and 2 anchors.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Shoal draft version: 4.5’.

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