Agnes

Agnes is a 46ft wooden pilot cutter, owned and built by Luke Powell in 2003 – the flagship of his boat-building company.

Traditionally rigged a gaff cutter, she has the ability to fly 5 sails, depending on the weather. She is tiller steered and all sails are pulled up manually, so there is plenty for the guests to get involved with if they so desire. She was built with a traditional oak frame and planked with Douglas fir mast and spars.

Originally designed and built for speed and seaworthiness, these sturdy vessels would carry pilots out to sea, meeting ocean-going ships arriving with cargos bound for Europe. Whatever the weather and however rough the seas these courageous cutters were an integral part of maritime life in the south-west of England.

Down below, you are welcomed into a cosy saloon with cushioned seating around a large table for all the guests and crew. There are six guest berths arranged around an open-plan cabin situated forward of the mast. She has one head, with a pull-out shower attachment for when we can’t get ashore.

The professional and friendly crew of two are always thoughtful hosts, effortlessly sharing a passion for sailing, discovering beautiful anchorages and feasting on freshly prepared meals. She will sail with a skipper, mate/cook and spends her sailing season exploring the coasts of Cornwall and Devon with voyages across to the Isles of Scilly, the Channel Islands and the Breton Coast.

Accommodation

• Total number of berths : 8
• Number of guest berths : 6
• Number of bathrooms : 1 (pull out shower only)
• Cabin configuration : Open fore cabin
• Smoking policy : On deck only

Particulars

• Registered : Falmouth
• Builder : Luke Powell, Working Sail LTD
• Year built : 2003
• Length overall : 14m (20.1 with bowsprit)
• Displacement : 26T
• Draft : 2.7m
• Air Draft : 21m mast height
• Beam : 4.3m
• Number of Sails : 5
• Rig : Pilot Cutter
• Sail Area : 177mSQ
• Engine : Perkins - 64HP
• Crew : 2
• Licensed for day sails? : Yes, 10 guests
• Waterproofs supplied? : Yes