Gypsy Spirit
by Christopher James
Title
Gypsy Spirit
Artist
Christopher James
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Designed by Irwin’s founder, Ted Irwin, the Citation 34 shows a hint of IOR design influence in the aft sections of the hull, but, in general, the design has moderate proportions and none of the IOR extremes that can lead to bad handling characteristics.
The length overall is 34’3" , beam is 11’3", and the 34 was offered with three keel configurations. The draft of the full keel model is 5’4" and shoal draft is 4’ even. There was also a keel/centerboard model that draws 4’ with the board up and 8’ with the board down. From my experience, the centerboard model seems to have been the most popular choice among buyers. The full keel option ranks second, and shoal draft models are rare, as I have not run across one.
This one has a center board and is being upgraded for future cruising by me. Most of the deck work has been completed except paining and then it is on to the cabin area!!
Soon to be renamed "Gypsy Spirit" at the Halifax Marina in Daytona Beach. I now just waiting on a rebuilt transmission and am painting the deck. This has been a major overhaul!!!
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January 24th, 2020
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Jenny Revitz Soper
Summer fun! LF
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Jenny....this sailboat has come a long way since this was taken....."Forever Summer" as Buffet would say!!
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