He also pioneered a radius bilge method for building metal hulls in the 1970s.
His efforts to cut away as much keel as possible resulted in the "Brewer Bite," one of his signature design features. Ted popularized fin keels at a time when most cruisers had full keels. In partnership with Bob Wallstrom, he produced over 100 custom and production designs. He designed Black Velvet, a precursor to the Whitby 42, a cruiser that would go on to sell over 230 hulls and launch his career as a yacht designer. In 1967, Ted struck out on his own, opening shop in Brooklin, Maine. Together they worked on two America's Cup boats: The Weatherly (1962) and American Eagle (1964). Bill would become a close friend, mentor, and father-like figure in Ted's life. His company commander suggested he pursue his passion for boating and Ted took his advice, resigning his commission and going to work in Toronto as a yacht broker for George Cuthbertson, who would later found C&C Yachts.Īfter taking a design course from the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology, he began working with renowned designer, Alfred Edward "Bill" Luders, in Connecticut. Ted would later join the army and in 1953 became a lieutenant. By the age of 15 he was an avid boater and enjoyed sailing the Navy's 14-foot dinghies and 26-foot whaleboats. He grew up roaming the Navy docks, where his father was chief petty officer at HMCS Star. Edward "Ted" Samuel Brewer, was born in Hamilton, Ontario to Edward James Brewer and Irene Doris Brewer. Ted Brewer died at his home in Agassiz, BC at the age of 88. 30, 2021, the world lost one of its greatest yacht designers and draftsmen.
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