Eagle is a custom open bridge-deck performance cruising catamaran from the design board of John Shuttleworth who is known for his innovative performance multihulls used in racing circuits and endurance events worldwide. 

The Shuttleworth 32 was conceptualized as a lightweight, simple to sail, sailor’s catamaran.  Eagle  was professionally built in Florida by Dale Schneider. The hull and deck are fiberglass impregnated with vinylester resin over closed cell foam core. The hull is flared above the waterline to create greater interior volume, without increasing windage.  Consequently this catamaran provides excellent sailing performance on all points of sail,  The design is expected to tack through 80 degrees at maximum VMG, sailing closer to the wind than almost any cruising catamaran on the water. There is a single dagger-board located in the port hull which can be raised easily for off-wind and shallow water sailing. 

Eagle is fitted with a rotating wing mast constructed of carbon. The rig was completely refurbished in 2018 with partial Dyneema standing and running rigging added. The wing provides a very efficient and simple rig. The high aspect jib is self tacking which means no winching nor flogging lines when coming about. The mast size is designed so that the mast itself becomes the storm sail. The forward cross beam is also built in carbon to minimize weight forward and provide exceptional strength to this critical structure. The rig is equipped with a furling screecher for fast off wind sailing.

An advantage of the flared hull design is not only to provide latent buoyancy and lift, but to significantly increase in interior cabin volume. The accommodations are comfortable for a couple with space for guests in each hull. A full galley is found in the port hull and a chart table and head on the starboard side. The open bridge-deck with hard top has plentiful seating, excellent visibility in all directions and easy access to sail controls. There are large fridge/ freezer compartments located in the forward section of the cockpit. 

Eagle will appeal to adventurous sailors who want be off the grid and enjoy sparkling sailing and the ability to access very shallow anchorages or pull up to beaches with ease. Thanks to the kick-up rudders and dagger board,  the vessel has 18″ of draft!