Prelude (yacht)

The Prelude is a small sailing yacht, designed by Ian Proctor and built by Ridgeway Marine initially and later by Pegasus.[1]

Prelude
Development
DesignerIan Proctor
Boat
DraftFin 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m)

Bilge 2 ft 3 in (0.69 m)

Drop 2 ft 0 in (0.61 m), 4 ft 66 in (2.90 m)
Hull
TypeTrailer Sailer
ConstructionGRP
Hull weight1,650 lb (750 kg)
LOA19 ft 3 in (5.87 m)
LWL17 ft 0 in (5.18 m)
Beam6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeFin, Bilge or Drop Keel
Rig
Rig typeMast head or Fractional
Sails
Mainsail areaStandard 107.5 sq ft (9.99 m2) Masthead 70 sq ft (6.5 m2)
Jib/genoa areaStandard 90 sq ft (8.4 m2) Masthead 121 sq ft (11.2 m2)
Spinnaker areaStandard 160 sq ft (15 m2) Masthead 225 sq ft (20.9 m2)

Dimensions
Dimension Metric Imperial
Length Overall (LOA) 5.86 m 19'3"
Load Waterline Length (LWL) 5.18 m 17'0"
Beam 2.09 m 6'10"
Weight 750 kg 1650 lbs

Keels

The prelude is available in three different keel configurations:

Fin Keel

The fin keel version has a draft of 1.15m (3'9")[1]

Bilge Keel

Also known as twin keel this version is easily trailerable, can be dried out and has a draft of 0.689m (2' 3")[1]

Drop Keel

Also known as a swing or lifting keel, this version has a draft of 1.38m (4'66")[1] when the keel is down or 0.61m (2'0") when the keel is up.

Rigging

The Prelude has a Bermuda rig can cab be supplied as ether a Standard (Fractional) or Masthead rig

Accommodation

The cabin is generous for the size of the boat; comprising 4 full sized berths (minimum 1.86m or 6'1"),[1] space for a chemical toilet and a small galley area with a sink, food store and space for a 2 burner hob.

The Prelude Owner Association

The Prelude Owners Association is an active owners association which provides; Information on the class, a list of members boats' and there sailing areas, a gallery of photos and a forum of members who provide advice relating to the sailing and maintaining of Preludes.

The Prelude Owners Association

The Original Prelude Brochure

References
  1. "The Prelude Owners Association". www.prelude-owners.info. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
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