# Dudley Dix, Designing Sailboats Since the 1970's

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Podcast: [Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/offshore-sailing-and-cruising-with-paul-trammell-712728)
Published: 2026-03-09T04:30:00+00:00
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Dudley Dix has been designing sailboats - monohulls, catamarans, and trimarans - since the 1970's and is still at it. His designs incorporate wood, fiberglass, steel, or aluminum, and he is the developer of the radius-chine plywood method. His latest design is the Didi 120 GSC, a 40' monohull designed specifically for the Global Solo Challenge. We talk about his sailing history, sailing in South Africa, how he got involved in sailboat design, his design philosopy, sailing in the Cape to Rio Race, flying a spinnaker in 35 knots, the radius chine plywood method, capsizing in a storm, plywood construction, the Didi 120 GSC, sailing in giant swell, single rudder vs dual rudders, how to select a bluewater sailboat, comparing different materials for building boats, heavy vs light masts and the effect on stability, his two books "South Atlantic Capsize and Shaped" by "Wind and Wave," surfing, and more. Photos and links are on the podcast shownotes page Support the show through Patreon List or Browse sailboats for sale at sailboatsforsale.com Get electrical help from Meridian Marine Electrical Shop dinghy navigation lights at ShowMeYourDinghy.com

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