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Gozzard G44 Mark II

The Gozzard 44 Mark II is our flag ship and features the newer underwater configuration and rig which differentiates her from the classic Gozzard 44. Available with two interior themes, the A model is a true two person live aboard concept with our renown forward V settee, the “B” features a island queen stateroom forward.

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• Length Overall 50′ – 0″
• Length On Deck 44′ – 0″
• Length At Waterline 37′ – 3″
• Beam 13′ – 6″
• Draft 5′ – 6″
• Displacement 29,925 Pounds (Light Ship)
• Ballast 10,800 Pounds
• Mast Height Above Water (Extrusion) 64′ – 6″ (Ketch 59′ – 6″)
• Sail Area Mainsail 464 Square Feet (Ketch – 375 Square Feet)
• Sail Area Topsail 793 Square Feet (Ketch – 701 Square Feet)
• Sail Area Staysail 316 Square Feet (Ketch – 246 Square Feet)
• Sail Area Mizzen (Ketch Only) 165 Square Feet
• Sail Area Total 100% Fore Triangle 1,118 Square Feet (Ketch – 1,097 Square Feet)
• Sail Area Total 1,563 Square Feet (Ketch – 1,498 Square Feet)
• Fuel Capacity (Main) A/B – 80 Gallons (Ketch – 64 Gallons)
• Fuel Capacity (Reserve) A/B – 18 Gallons (Ketch – 25 Gallons)
• Water Capacity “A” Model A – 204 Gallons, B – 237 Gallons
• Waste Capacity 52 Gallons
• Battery Capacity 1,200 Amp Hours
• Engine 71 HP Diesel
• Range At 7.6 Knots – 2500 RMPM (6.5 – 1,800) 6.33 NM / Gallon (8.125 NM / Gallon)
• Bow Thruster (Option) 8 HP – 12 Volt

Gozzard G44 Mark II B

Gozzard G44 Mark II B Ketch

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• By Darrell Nicholson
• Updated: May 30, 2002

Setting out on the Gozzard 41 for a sail on Chesapeake Bay last fall, I knew almost instantly that this was my kind of boat. With a cruiser-friendly hull and deck plan, a pragmatic yet creative interior, and sensible onboard systems, the Gozzard 41 reflects traditional virtues often lost in pursuit of the Next Big Thing. Because I also happen to like clipper bows, raised quarter rails, and heart-shaped transoms, I also might add that the Gozzard is a very good-looking boat.

The product of what is truly a family business in Ontario, the Gozzard 41 is the latest evolution of the popular Gozzard 36, introduced in 1984. Since leaving the now-defunct Bayfield Boat Yard in 1981, designer Ted Gozzard has been constantly refining his version of the ideal voyaging liveaboard. His son, Mike, the production manager at Gozzard, oversees the onboard-systems and construction details, where the semicustom 41 shines. The boat is also available in a pilothouse version.

After spending a day riding gusty 15-knot breezes on the Chesapeake with my wife, Theresa, and the boat’s owners, Barbara and Andy Heath, I had only two regrets. One was that the ocean, the true arena for such a boat, was beyond our reach. The other was that this boat wasn’t mine. The helm responded naturally on all points of sail, and under the full-battened main, 130-percent genoa, and a generously proportioned staysail, she showed surprising power. This is a no-nonsense boat that will make comfortable progress when sailed full and by into a building sea, but she’ll quickly discipline an incurable sail tweaker inclined to pinch. The ride was so agreeable on a close reach that we abandoned plans for a lunch stop, broke out the sandwiches, and left our drinks untended on the steering console as the water rushed under the keel.

Although the boat’s underbody is a fairly conservative fin keel and skeg-hung rudder, Mike Gozzard says they’ve used strong, lightweight composites “to put the boat on a diet.” Her sail area-to-displacement ratio of 18.64 suggests sufficient canvas for moderate to light airs, and should the wind grow feeble, you’ve got 71 horsepower and 88 gallons of diesel fuel (more at the owner’s requests) at your disposal. When the time comes to short-tack up a channel or claw off a lee shore in a blow, the self-tacking staysail and its arced sheeting track allow for a good angle of attack. As a matter of preference, I’d choose a hank-on staysail rather than roller furling, and I’d invest in a good storm jib. (See “In Praise of the Versatile Staysail,” May 2002.)

The pull-pull steering using sheathed cables was smooth and efficient. The standard autopilot, an Autohelm 7000, connects directly to the steering quadrant, providing backup should a cable fail. Should both the autopilot and cable go kaput, a perfectly suitable emergency tiller is at the ready in the seat-locker lid. That said, our Boat of the Year judges regard the pull-pull cable system as less desirable than the usual cable-and-sheave arrangement (in which the exposed cable more readily lends itself to inspection, maintenance, and repair), direct-drive steering, or hydraulic steering. Mike Gozzard says that at the owner’s request, the 41 can be fitted with a hydraulic or a cable-and-sheave steering system. However, he regards a properly installed pull-pull system—which Gozzard has used for over 20 years—as an improvement over the usual cable-and-sheave arrangement.

Under power, the boat performs as expected, given her displacement and underbody. Reverse introduces noticeable prop walk, an inevitable trade-off for having a full-length skeg protecting the rudder and a large, three-bladed prop—both of which are in line with the boat’s philosophy. The 41 comes with a Westerbeke 71C4 rated at 71 horsepower at 3,600 rpm. Our test boat cruised comfortably and quietly at 6.6 knots at 2,800 rpm.

What I liked most about the boat is that when there’s a compromise to be made, Gozzard leans toward the side of safety, comfort, and reliability. It’s a realistic approach, tinged with a healthy dose of skepticism, that assumes nothing should be left to chance. A good example is the main-boom sheeting arrangement. The Gozzard’s mainsheet connects at the boom end, where the load belongs, and leads through a 3:1 purchase to a winch on the cockpit console, within easy grasp of the helmsman. The setup precludes a mainsheet track, but a Forespar rigid boom vang sufficiently controls mainsail twist.

Built to Last

As pretty as the Gozzard 41 is, it’s a forgiving boat, designed to take some abuse. Hull integrity has been one of Ted Gozzard’s hallmarks since his days at Bayfield, and the sandwich construction of the 41 is no exception. Layers of double-bias E-glass cloth and mat (with an outer-skin about 1/4-inch thick above the waterline and 5/16-inch thick below the waterline) are bonded on either side of 3/4-inch 550 Corecell, a linear polymer foam core that ranked high in U.S. Navy tests for strength and impact resistance. Solid glass laminate replaces coring material at the sheer line, centerline, keel, rudderpost, and all through-hulls. Thickness is added to the outer skin at the bow, trailboard, chainplate, mast step, and transom. The deck is equally robust, with core thickness up to 1 inch and solid laminate in place of core at any deck penetrations for hardware. The hull/deck joint is bedded in 3M 5200 and through-bolted with 316 stainless-steel machine screws at 6-inch centers. A varnished teak caprail (segmented for easy repair) creates an independent seal for the hull/deck joint, virtually eliminating any chance of a leak. Built to withstand a grounding or collision with flotsam, the rugged rudder and skeg assembly—both reinforced by internal stainless-steel frameworks—provide exceptional protection to the propeller and steering components.

One only has to take a seat in the cockpit to appreciate the Gozzard’s deck plan. The 8-inch-high coaming extends to the outboard rails, opening up a comfortable working area in the cockpit. The increased beam allows room for the center console, a versatile addition where the steering wheel, engine controls, and electronic displays mount.

The practicality of the permanent windscreen is crystal clear—so to speak. Even in the tropics, dodgers rarely go down, and toughened glass affords far better visibility and durability than clear plastic. A small canvas dodger extends protection over the companionway, and an easily managed bimini top shields the helmsman without obstructing his view of the mainsail. For full shade while the boat is motoring or at anchor, more canvas zips in to fill the gap between the dodger and bimini. When the monsoon season descends, optional side panels create an all-weather addition on deck.

In addition to the 300-pound-capacity davits—handy in coastal waters—Gozzard includes padeyes on the foredeck to secure the dinghy for offshore passages. Convenient fold-down stairs at the transom lead to the water, or to the dock if you’re moored stern to. If a wave dares to rush over the 4 feet of freeboard aft, the cockpit is self-bailing through an 8- by 18-inch spring-loaded freeing port in the transom. A high bridgedeck guards the companionway, which has slots provided for storm boards.

Two short steps bridge the transition from the cockpit to the main deck. Rock-solid stanchions bolted to the inner side of the bulwarks, handholds along the coachroof, and 31-inch-high lifelines offer reassurance on a rolling deck. Padeyes for jacklines are standard. A forward storage locker, accessible through a Lewmar hatch, is divided: The forward section is for chain and rode storage, the afterpart, for sails and fenders. A bulkhead isolates this self-draining locker from the rest of the boat.

The 6-foot bowsprit, featuring a sturdy, 23-inch-wide pulpit, extends the foretriangle to make room for an efficient staysail and carries two bow anchors in bronze rollers at its end. A bowsprit can make docking exercises tricky, but the Gozzard’s sprit is clearly visible to the helmsman, even when he’s seated. Any docking misjudgments will be countered by the rubrails that run the length of the boat. These, as well as the caprail forward of amidships, are protected with stainless-steel rubstrakes. As the Heaths’ first cruising boat, the Gozzard will provide peace of mind during a blow or bolster confidence when maneuvering in tight corners.

Belowdecks Unlike many boats that aim for a wider market and so sacrifice space for unnecessary berths or extra heads, the Gozzard’s imaginative layout is tailored for two people cruising and living aboard. This is a semicustom boat, so the builder is happy to modify interior details to suit individual needs. Any unclaimed corner, Gozzard’s carpenters turn into useful storage. There’s a double berth aft to port, with standing room, drawers, and a hanging locker as you enter. It makes a fine sea berth, but clearance above much of the sleeping area is about 24 inches, making the spacious forward berth/saloon a preferable place for a couple to sleep when the anchor sets.

I particularly like the boat’s clear run fore and aft—no corners to turn, no steps to descend. Ventilation on the boat is excellent, with all the right openings where you need them. The head and shower are to starboard, just below the companionway. Forward of the head is a comfortable navigation station that has an ample chart table as well as plenty of space for display monitors.

The galley drew very high marks from Theresa, who, after spending 11 years in front of a recalcitrant Shipmate stove, suddenly became wistful. A shiny Force 10 swings athwartship on lockable gimbals. The double sink lies well inboard, with both freshwater and saltwater faucets and a foot pump to back up the electric pressure pump. The top-loading freezer is thoughtfully equipped with a pneumatic hinge, so it stays open while you dig for freeze pops. The fridge below makes efficient use of cold air spilling from the freezer, and its door swings fore and aft, preventing an avalanche when you reach for a cold one during a passage.

The key to the Gozzard’s clever interior is the comfortable, athwartship dinette adjacent to the galley. The layout allows for a spacious area forward that readily morphs to suit your needs—an entertainment den, port and starboard sea berths, a separate double berth, or a larger dining area. With a wine rack, a huge locker forward, and enough bookshelf to fit a year’s worth of rainy-day reading, there’s no shortage of storage space up front. The Heaths requested a file drawer (funny how paperwork seems to follow you, even at sea), which fits nicely into the scheme. The versatile, airy layout offers a refreshing alternative for a cruising pair.

Beneath the fine joiner work and cherry interior is a boat built for the real world, with louvered cabinet doors for ventilation, sole panels that lock down, and adjustable hinges that allow for the wood’s natural expansion and contraction. In most places, access to wiring and through-bolts is easy through removable overhead panels and hull lining. Where access is tight, backing plates are threaded and bonded in place so that you can still easily remove the attached fitting for servicing or rebedding.

Systems Dissected

Despite my inclination toward cedar-bucket simplicity, I couldn’t fault the Gozzard for catering to a more civilized crowd, and I was won over by the fact that nearly all the systems are backed by redundancies. The mechanic has good access to all service points on the engine, although a special tool (provided) is needed to change the oil filter. Gozzard says the entire engine can come out in less than four hours without damaging any part of the boat. All tanks and batteries are securely mounted low in the hull. Gozzard has taken trouble to meet the difficult grounding requirements for lighting protection, including tying all rigging, the mast, and stanchions into ground plates to protect against side flashes.

Supplied by a 70-gallon main tank and an 18-gallon day tank (both made of aluminum, with epoxy coating to resist corrosion), the self-polishing fuel system virtually eliminates any chance of contaminants reaching the engine. Every tank has access panels in the top for cleaning. The 12-volt-DC electrical system has a dedicated absorbed-glass-mat starting battery plus rugged 2-volt cells grouped into two banks for a total of up to 900 amp-hours (600 amp-hours is standard) to supply house circuits. A 190-amp high-output alternator handles charging monitored by a Heart Interface LINK 2000R. A Freedom inverter/charger provides up to 2,000 watts of AC power at sea and a full charge at the dock. A separate AC distribution panel tends to your 120-volt needs.

Equipped to voyage, the boat has three separate water tanks, for a total of up to 175 gallons (150 gallons is standard), more than enough for an ocean crossing. The tanks’ vents have shutoff valves to prevent seawater contamination in washing-machine seas. The standard holding-tank size is 40 gallons. All seacocks are Marelon, eliminating any risk of electrolysis there.

I was still poking around for signs of neglect when our afternoon sail wound to a close. As one would expect of a family-built boat, this one shows uncommon pride in workmanship. I couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy. The Heaths had recently taken early retirement and were coast-hopping southward ahead of the winter chill. I would be back behind my computer in less than a day. They sent me an e-mail from the Bahamas in February. None to my surprise, they said they and their Gozzard were doing just fine. Some folks just have to rub it in.

Darrell Nicholson is a Cruising World associate editor

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Gozzard Yachts (North Castle Marine Ltd.)

H. Ted Gozzard and his family have been in the boat building business since 1970, starting out in Bayfield, Ontario with the opening of Bayfield Boat Yard Ltd. Many of the original Bayfield boats are in use today and have garnered a loyal following around the world. In the family alone there is almost 100 years of yacht-building experience. H. Ted Gozzard sold his interest in Bayfield in July of 1981 and shortly thereafter, in February of 1982, North Castle Marine Ltd./Gozzard Yachts in Goderich, Ontario was founded. At North Castle Marine Ltd/Gozzard Yachts, the well-known Motor Yacht - Pilgrim 40 - was designed and built, with the beautiful line of sailing yachts now known as Gozzard Yachts soon following. Today, Gozzard Yachts can be found in 31’, 36’, 37’, 41’ and 44’ designs. In 1983 H. Ted Gozzard’s two sons joined the Company. Mike, the eldest, plays an active role in all aspects of the Company as the Production Manager. Gozzard Yachts North Castle Marine Ltd. 197 Huckins Street - P.O. Box 373 Goderich, Ontario. CANADA N7A 4C6 Phone: (519) 524-6393 Fax: (519) 524-9180 E-mail: [email protected] www.gozzard.com (web site no longer active)

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The Gozzard 41 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Gozzard 41, an aft-cockpit heavy-displacement cutter, was designed by Ted Gozzard and built in Canada by North Castle Marine Ltd.

Published Specification for the Gozzard 41

Underwater Configuration:  Long fin keel

Hull Material:  GRP

Length Overall:  47'0" (14.5m)

Length on Deck: 41'0" (12.5m)

Waterline Length:  35'4" (10.8m)

Beam:  13'0" (4.0m)

Draft:  5'3" (1.6m)

Rig Type:  Cutter

Displacement:  23,500lb (10,660kg)

Designer:  Ted Gozzard

Builder:  North Castle Marine (Canada)

Year First Built:  1986

Published Design Ratios for the Gozzard 41

Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  18.9

Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  36.6

Displacement/Length Ratio:  238

Comfort Ratio:  32.2

Capsize Screening Formula:   1.8

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Gozzard 41

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 18.9 suggests that the Gozzard 41 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 36.6 means that the Gozzard 41 will have a tendency to heel excessively in a gust, and she'll need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze. 

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 238, tells us the Gozzard 41 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 32.2 suggests that crew comfort of a Gozzard 41 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.8 tells us that a Gozzard 41 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

The Gozzard 41 Sailboat Review

The Gozzard 41 is the latest evolution of the popular Gozzard 36, introduced in 1984, and reflects the designer's vision of the ideal voyaging liveaboard. 

The Gozzard 41 is a cutter-rigged sloop with a clipper bow, a heart-shaped transom, and raised quarter rails. She has a length overall of 47 feet, a length on deck of 41 feet, and a waterline length of 35 feet 4 inches. Her beam is 13 feet and her draft is 5 feet 3 inches. She displaces 23,500 pounds (half load) and has a ballast of 8,600 pounds. Her mast height above water (extrusion) is 57 feet 4 inches. She has a sail area of 1,341 square feet, with a mainsail of 390 square feet, a topsail of 679 square feet, and a staysail of 272 square feet. She carries 165 gallons of water, 64 gallons of fuel (main tank), and 38 gallons of fuel (reserve tank). She has a waste capacity of 52 gallons and a battery capacity of 600 to 900 amp hours. She is powered by a 72 HP diesel engine and has an optional 6 HP bow thruster.

The Gozzard 41 has a traditional look but a modern underbody. She has a modified fin keel with a fully skeg-protected rudder, which gives her good performance and maneuverability. She has a deck-stepped mast with swept-back spreaders and no backstay, which allows for a large topsail that can be easily furled or reefed. She has an arced sheeting track for the self-tacking staysail, which makes short-tacking easy. She has in-mast reefing for the mainsail, which simplifies sail handling. She has no spinnaker or gennaker but can fly an asymmetrical cruising chute from the bowsprit. She has all lines led aft to the cockpit through clutches and winches, which makes sailing single-handed or shorthanded possible.

The Gozzard 41 has a spacious cockpit with comfortable seating and good visibility. She has a single wheel steering with an instrument console and an Autohelm 7000 autopilot. She has a folding cockpit table and an optional dodger and bimini. She has wide side decks with high bulwarks and lifelines for safety. She has ample storage space in the seat lockers and the lazarette. She has a transom platform with a swim ladder and an outdoor shower. She has a windlass and an anchor locker at the bow.

Accommodation

The Gozzard 41 has a unique interior layout that can be customized according to the owner's preferences. She is available with three interior themes: A, B, and C. The A version has an open salon that can be converted into a private stateroom with sliding doors. The B version has a fixed forward stateroom with an island queen berth. The C version has an island queen stateroom forward with two heads. All versions have a large aft cabin with another island queen berth.

The salon is bright and airy with large windows and hatches. It has a U-shaped dinette to port that can seat six people comfortably. It has a fold-down table that can be lowered to create an extra berth or raised to create more floor space. It has ample storage space under the seats and in the cabinets. To starboard, it has two reclining chairs that can be swiveled to face different directions. It also has a navigation station with a chart table and an electrical panel.

The galley is located aft to port, next to the companionway. It has a three-burner stove with an oven, a double sink, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a freezer. It has plenty of counter space and storage space for cookware and provisions. It has a pass-through window to the cockpit for easy serving.

The head is located aft to starboard, opposite the galley. It has a marine toilet, a sink, a shower, and a vanity. It has a wet locker for hanging foul weather gear. It has an access door to the aft cabin.

The aft cabin is spacious and comfortable. It has an island queen berth with drawers underneath. It has a hanging locker, a dresser, and a bookshelf. It has two opening ports and a hatch for ventilation and light. It has a private entrance to the head.

The forward stateroom (in the B and C versions) is similar to the aft cabin, but with a slightly smaller berth. It also has a hanging locker, a dresser, and a bookshelf. It has four opening ports and a hatch for ventilation and light. It has its own head (in the C version) or shares the head with the salon (in the B version).

The Gozzard 41's interior is finished in cherry wood with teak and holly sole. It has plenty of natural light and ventilation from the windows, hatches, and dorade vents. It has LED lighting and fans throughout. It has a diesel heater for cold weather cruising. It has a stereo system with speakers in the salon and the cockpit. It has 110V AC outlets and 12V DC outlets for charging devices.

Hull and Deck

The Gozzard 41's hull and deck are built with hand-laid fiberglass using vinylester resin and balsa core. The hull is reinforced with longitudinal stringers and transverse frames. The deck is bonded to the hull with 3M 5200 adhesive and through-bolted on an inward flange. The hull-to-deck joint is covered with a teak cap rail. The hull is finished with gelcoat and painted with Awlgrip. The deck is finished with nonskid paint.

The Gozzard 41's hull shape is designed to provide stability, comfort, and speed. She has a moderate freeboard and a flared bow that helps keep her dry in rough seas. She has a fine entry and a fair run that reduces drag and improves performance. She has a moderate beam that gives her good form stability and interior volume. She has a moderate displacement that gives her good load-carrying capacity and seakindliness.

Mast and Rigging

The Gozzard 41's mast and rigging are designed to provide versatility, simplicity, and efficiency. She has a single aluminum mast with two sets of swept-back spreaders. The mast is deck-stepped on a compression post that transfers the load to the keel. The mast is supported by stainless steel wire shrouds and stays that are attached to chainplates on the hull sides. The mast has no backstay but relies on the tension of the forestay and the topsail stay to keep it in place. The mast has internal halyards that are led aft to the cockpit through clutches and winches.

The Gozzard 41's sail plan consists of three sails: a mainsail, a topsail, and a staysail. The mainsail is full-battened and has in-mast reefing. The mainsail can be furled or reefed from the cockpit by turning a winch handle on the mast. The mainsail can also be controlled by an electric winch (optional) or by an electric furler (optional). The mainsail has two sets of reef points that can be used in strong winds. The mainsail sheet is led to a traveler on the coachroof and then to a winch on the cockpit coaming.

The topsail is a large genoa that overlaps the mast by about 30 percent. The topsail is roller-furled on an aluminum extrusion that extends from the bowsprit to the masthead. The topsail can be furled or unfurled from the cockpit by turning a line on the port side of the cabin top. The topsail can also be controlled by an electric furler (optional). The topsail sheet is led to an adjustable track on the side deck and then to a winch on the cockpit coaming.

The staysail is a self-tacking jib that is set on an inner forestay that runs from the mast to the end of the bowsprit. The staysail is roller-furled on an aluminum extrusion that runs along the staysail stay. The staysail can be furled or unfurled from the cockpit by turning a line on the starboard side of the cabin top. The staysail can also be controlled by an electric furler (optional). The staysail sheet is led to an arced track on the foredeck and then to a winch on the cockpit coaming.

The Gozzard 41's mast and rigging are made of high-quality materials and components. The mast is made of aluminum alloy with an anodized finish. The shrouds and stays are made of stainless steel wire with swaged terminals. The furlers are made of aluminum extrusions with stainless steel bearings. The winches are made of chrome-plated bronze with self-tailing jaws. The traveler, tracks, blocks, and clutches are made of stainless steel and composite materials.

The Gozzard 41's mast and rigging are designed to provide versatility, simplicity, and efficiency. She can sail well in a wide range of wind conditions and sea states. She can be easily adjusted and trimmed for optimal performance and balance. She can be sailed single-handed or shorthanded with minimal effort and maximum safety.

Keel and Rudder

The Gozzard 41's keel and rudder are designed to provide stability, maneuverability, and protection. She has a modified fin keel with a fully skeg-protected rudder, which gives her good performance and handling. She has a moderate draft of 5 feet 3 inches, which allows her to access shallow waters and anchorages. She has a lead ballast of 8,600 pounds, which gives her a low center of gravity and a high righting moment. She has a rudder stock of 2-inch diameter stainless steel that runs through the skeg and is supported by two bearings. She has a rudder blade of fiberglass with a foam core that is shaped to reduce drag and improve steering response.

The Gozzard 41's keel and rudder are built with strength and durability in mind. The keel is molded as part of the hull with extra layers of fiberglass for reinforcement. The keel is bolted to the hull with 1-inch diameter stainless steel bolts that are embedded in the lead ballast. The keel-hull joint is sealed with 3M 5200 adhesive and fiberglass tape. The rudder is attached to the skeg with a heavy-duty pintle-and-gudgeon system that can withstand high loads and impacts. The rudder is protected by the skeg from grounding damage and propeller fouling.

The Gozzard 41's keel and rudder are designed to provide stability, maneuverability, and protection. She can sail well upwind and downwind with good speed and control. She can turn quickly and smoothly in tight spaces and strong currents. She can withstand grounding and collision without compromising her integrity or performance.

The Gozzard 41 is a sailboat that combines classic lines, clever layout, and sensible systems. She is a boat that can take you anywhere in comfort and style. She is a boat that reflects the designer's vision of the ideal voyaging liveaboard. She is a boat that offers a sensible escape from the ordinary.

The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

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