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from c. 1937; still built · Wilmington, California; later Hong Kong

Sea Witch Ketch

Angelman & Davies, from c. 1937

The clipper-bowed gaff ketch that became the West Coast's romantic cruising archetype — designed by Hugh Angelman, redrawn below the waterline by Charlie Davies, and later built in teak in Hong Kong.

Designers
Hugh Angelman; the modern underbody by Charlie Davies
Builders
Wilmington Boat Works; later American Marine and Cheoy Lee
Sizes
34 to 42 ft

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