19′ Jola Gaff Cutter

Description

19’ Jola Gaff Cutter Yacht Plans – Compact, Seaworthy & Versatile

The 19’ Jola Gaff Cutter is a remarkable small cruiser designed for versatility, comfort, and seaworthiness. Despite her compact size, she’s perfect for exploring shallow waters, estuaries, and coastal cruising, while also capable of cross-channel voyages.

From aft, she features a convenient outboard well and a spacious, self-draining cockpit. Moving forward, the cabin comfortably accommodates up to 4 berths, a small galley, and a Porta Potti WC. If you prefer, you can configure 2 or 3 berths and increase the galley area for more comfort.

The centreplate is cleverly housed below the cabin sole, maximizing interior space and maintaining excellent stability. The plans include options for both Gaff Cutter and Bermudan Cutter rigs, allowing you to choose the sail plan that suits your sailing style.

Construction is flexible and builder-friendly, with detailed guidance for stitch-and-tape, ply-over-frame, or clinker ply techniques. Pre-shaped panels and simple assembly methods ensure that even amateur builders can create a strong, reliable, and seaworthy vessel.

Whether you are seeking a compact trailerable cruiser, a weekend sailing boat, or a small offshore-capable yacht, the 19’ Jola Gaff Cutter combines traditional lines with modern practicality. Her efficient layout, flexible construction, and seaworthy design make her an excellent project for home boatbuilders looking for adventure and style.

✅ Key Features:

• LOA: 19’ – compact and trailerable

• Sleeps 2–4 with galley and Porta Potti WC

• Outboard well and self-draining cockpit

• Centreplate housed below cabin sole

• Options for Gaff Cutter or Bermudan Cutter rigs

• Stitch-and-tape, ply-over-frame, or clinker construction

• Perfect for shallow waters, estuaries, and coastal sailing

Specifications

Description	Imperial	Metric
LOA	19'	5.81m
Beam	7' 5.5"	2.27m
Hull Mid Depth	3'1"	0.94m
Draft	2' or 4'	0.61m or 1.22m
Sail Area	284 sq.ft	26.4 sq.m
Estimated Dry weight	2867lbs	1300kg
Ballast	882lbs	400kg
Engine
Head Room	4'10"	1.48m
Berths	4
Hull Shape	Round bilge with 4 planks per side
Construction method	Ply over frame and strip planking. Stitch and tape clinker ply
Plywood requirements	10 x 6mm sheets 17 x 9mm sheets 4 x 12mm sheets
Drawing/ Design Package	12 x A1 drawings	10 x A4 instructions
Guidance usage	Estuary, coastal, cross channel
Additions and alterations included with the plans	Bermudan cutter rig