The B1 Cherub (Bieker’s first Cherub) was designed for David Chisholm of Integra Composites in the UK. The company name for the skiff is the GT60. The goal was to a produce a design which would fit within the UK Cherub class rule but have the potential to have appeal outside that class. I used what I have learned from my exposure to the 12 foot skiffs and the R Class skiffs, as well as my knowledge from the 14’s to design this boat. The narrow, low drag shape of this hull make it a natural performer, especially upwind. A crew sailing this skiff won the UK Cherub Nationals with 12 straight wins.
-Paul
Particulars
| LOA | 4.20 m |
| LWL | 3.85 m |
| Beam (hull) | 1.11 m |
| Beam (racks) | 1.80 m |
| Displ | 60 kg |
| Mast Height above DWL | 6.91 m |
I = 4.89 m
J = 1.88 m
P = 5.97 m
E = 2.24 m
Isp = 6.89 m
Jsp = 3.92 m
Construction Details
The GT 60 design was commissioned by David Chisholm and built by Carbonology in the UK. The hull and deck were built in carbon skins on a foam core. The spars and racks are carbon composite.
