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SIRI balanced-lug yawl rig

An 18' daysailer/beach cruiser available in multiple configurations: gaff sloop or balanced-lug yawl rig; traditional plank-on-frame, glued lapstrake, or cold-molded construction; keel or centerboard




Dave Johnson and Owen Sinclair are the proud owners of these two lovely Navigators.

Classic daysailing yacht of glued plywood lapstrake construction suitable for first time builders. Choice of sloop, yawl or lugsail rigs, carries up to six and is suitable for coastal cruising.




Whilly Boat profile

Considered a smaller version of the well-loved Calendonia Yawl, the Whillyboat also takes its cues from traditional Norwegian small craft, and is an ideal daysailer.




22' Fox Island Class profile

This double-ended sloop combines genuine tradition and modern performance.

Construction: Glued-lapstrake plywood over laminated frames.

Lofting is required.

Plans include 4 sheets.




Tammie Norrie profile

Construction — Glued lapstrake clinker plywood.

Alternative construction —Traditional plank, cold molded and strip plank.

No Lofting required. Plans include 7 sheets with instructions.




Wittholz 14' 11'' Catboat profile

V-bottomed seaworthy pocket daysailer/cruiser designed for plywood construction.

Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames.

Lofting is required.

Plans include 7 sheets.




13' 4" Melonseed skiff profile

Lapstrake-plywood daysailer with a shapely wineglass transom, unstayed sprit rig, and wide, flat, keels for easy trailering.

Construction: Lapstrake plywood planking over steam-bent frames.




20' 3" Flatfish Class Sloop profile

A handsome daysailer based on the Herreshoff Fish Class, but with a centerboard conversion similar to that of the Haven 12 1/2.

Construction: Carvel planked over steam-bent frames.

Lofting is required.




Alden 21' Indian Class overhead and side profile

A Swampscott dory-type daysailer with generous side decks and inside ballast.

Construction Method: Lapstrake over sawn frames

Lofting is required: Partial

Plans include 4 sheets.




16' Quattro Catamaran profile

High performance beach cat which is striking to look at and exciting to sail.

Well-detailed plans of simple and rugged stitch-and-glue plywood hulls.

Construction: Stitch-and-glue plywood over bulkhead frames.



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