In this Spitfire 18 video, Duncan Kent shows us the rig, layout and features of what is essentially a modern take on the gaff-rigged open dayboat - complete with swimming ladder!

The Spitfire 18 is named after the famous plane of the same name, due to her Spitfire-shaped sail, which features a curved gaff. She has simple control lines, which lie easily to hand for the helmsman and a ballasted lifting keel. Watch the video to see for yourself!


Interested in a dayboat but looking for a power boat instead? Check out the English Harbour 16 video: first look.

Spitfire 18 video

Spitfire 18 video.