Steelaway by Perry
Description
Steelaway is not a production sailboat but a one‑off custom steel cruising ketch designed by Bob Perry and built in 1981 by Queen Long Marine Industrial Co. (Taiwan). The boat was commissioned by its original owner as a rugged, go‑anywhere bluewater cruiser and represents Perry's early work with steel construction. At approximately 42 feet LOA, Steelaway features Perry's signature double‑ender hull, heavy steel plate construction, ketch rig for balanced sail handling, and a utilitarian but comfortable cruising layout. The design emphasizes strength, seaworthiness, and simplicity—hallmarks of Perry's approach to steel yachts—with a protected cockpit, generous tankage, and offshore capabilities.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert H. Perry |
|---|---|
| Builder | Queen Long Marine Industrial Co. Ltd. |
| Length | 42.000 ft |
| LOA | 42.000 ft |
| LWL | 34.000 ft |
| Beam | 13.000 ft |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1981 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16 ft |
| p | 42.50 ft |
| e | 15.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 ft | 16 ft | 42.50 ft | 15.67 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Steelaway by Perry - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 42.5 ft - (12954 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.67 ft - (4776 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.61 ft - (13597 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 44.78 ft - (13649 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 332.63 ft² |
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Steelaway by Perry - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 38.96 ft - (11875 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.51 ft - (6556 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.36 ft - (10168 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.4 ft - (5608 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 358.5 ft² |
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Steelaway by Perry - GENOA
| Luff | * 46.27 ft - (14103 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.11 ft - (7958 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.26 ft - (13186 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 555.28 ft² |
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Steelaway by Perry - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 46.27 ft - (14103 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 28.8 ft - (8778 mm) |
| Foot | * 28.8 ft - (8778 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1132.69 ft² |
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