Roberts

Design 220 Wakiva

This prewar beauty was built by Jakobson of Oyster Bay, New York and launched in 1938. She is typical of the big 70 yawls of the period. The boat was requisitioned by the Navy during World War II, then returned to private use. She has had numerous owners and names over the years: Wakiva, Kitty Hawk, Petrel, Congaree, and Orient.

It is somewhat interesting to see a centerboard on a boat with deep draft, and this allowed for adjustment of sailing balance on all conditions.

Built primarily as a cruising boat, she has a decent race record including participating in the following Bermuda Races:
1948, 6th in class A out of 15 yachts
1950, 8th in class A out of 18 yachts
1952, 12th in class A out of 19 yachts
1956, 12th in class A out of 21 yachts
1960, 17th in class A out of 22 yachts
1962, 8th in class A out of 27 yachts
1964, 13th in class A out of 26 yachts

Here are the plans.


Just for informations sake, heres a nice set of joiner sections penned by Rod Stephens.