1976 Dreadnought 32 Joya

Additional Specs,Equipment and Information

From the pen Of W.I.B. Crealock is an extremely heavily built traditional double ender. The Dreadnought 32 design closely resembles the design of the original Tahiti Ketch. This original design was by John Hanna in 1928 and was approximately thirty feet in length. The design really "e;caught on"e; and approximately 3000 were built in wood throughout the world. In the late sixties a yard near Santa Barbara, Ca bought the rights to manufacture the yacht in fiberglass from the designer's widow.

According to naval architect, Mr. W.I.B. Crealock, the manufacturer engaged him to correct an apparently under canvassed Tahiti Ketch sail plan. He designed the Marconi sloop and the ketch versions with increased sail area from 550 sq ft to approx. 800 sq ft. According to former Dreadnought Boat works employees an old wooden Tahiti Ketch hull was used as the original source to construct the mold to manufacture the fiberglass hull.

The manufacturer also enlarged the vessel to 32 feet,improved the sailing characteristics, and revised the accommodation plan. Subsequently, during a period of about ten years, 83 hulls were produced. Dreadnought 32s were offered in several stages of completion;from hull only; hull with a fiberglass deck; and to a completely finished vessel. Sister ships have accomplished several circumnavigations and the design is considered very blue water capable.

Builder/Designer Builder: Dreadnought Designer: Hanna/Crealock
LOA: 38' Displacement: 21,000 lbs LWL: 27' Draft: 4' 6" Beam: 10' 4"
Saab Diesel model 2HG 18 hp

Joya is a Ketch Rigged Cutter, double ender She is a stout boat similar to a westsail 32. She has a full keel with a attached rudder Electronics include Icom 402S VHF Radio Garmin 3206 Chart Plotter Garmin Radar Raymarine S1 Autopilot Joya has extensive ground tackle and a windless on the bow. There is a marine head with holding tank and a built in shower in the head. The is both manual and automatic bilge pumps