A cutter is a type of watercraft. The term has several meanings. It can apply to the rig of a sailing vessel, to a governmental enforcement agency vessel, to a type of ship's boat which can be used ...

What is the advantage of a cutter rig?

Better balance. Another advantage of the cutter rig is that as you reef, you're bringing the sails' centre of effort lower down and closer to the boat's centre of lateral resistance. This means the boat remains balanced on the helm and is more comfortable to sail.

What is a cutter rigged yacht?

Cutter, small, speedy sailing vessel similar to a sloop. It has a single mast rigged fore and aft, carrying a mainsail and at least two headsails. Its traditional hull design, deep and narrow, features a raking transom stern, a vertical stem, and a long bowsprit.