Devra

Built in 1936 by W. Frazier & Son, this gaff cutter with harmonious lines and a carvel wood heart has elegantly sailed through the passage of almost a century without losing its essence: sailing with beauty.

At 35 feet long and 10 feet wide, Dreva combines stability and grace, ideal for coastal voyages or days of leisure with the wind at your back. Her pitched pine hull over oak frames reveals the craftsmanship of an era when each vessel was unique and carried the soul of its builder. The gaff rig and solitary mast evoke the romantic silhouettes of classic sailing ships that still inspire postcards, poems, and sailors' dreams.

Refurbished and lovingly maintained, Dreva continues to sail as a private vessel in North Wales. Inside, simple but warm, the scent of living wood fills the air and the murmur of past stories echoes. Equipped with a reliable Saab 2HG engine, her cruising combines tradition and functionality. Dreva is not a boat for those in a hurry: she's for those who understand that the most precious time is measured in nautical miles, in open skies, and in the stillness after the sails have been lowered.

Dreva data sheet

• Name: Dreva

• Type: Gaff Cutter

• Builder: W. Frazier & Son (Mevagissey, Cornwall)

• Year of construction: 1936

• Hull material: Carvel wood (pitch pine on oak frames)

• Length overall (LOA): 10.68 m (35 ft)

• Beam: 3.05 m (10 ft)

• Draft / Depth: 1.98 m (6.5 ft)

• Covers: 1

• Masts: 1

• Rig: Gaff rig

• Secondary propulsion: Saab 2HG inboard diesel engine

• Current status: Private recreational boat, in operational condition