"Starlite" 27-1/2 ft Auxiliary Cruiser

[Twister]

I'm having a clear out of old papers, and I came a cross a set of construction plans and building instructions for a "Starlite" 27-1/2 ft Auxiliary Cruiser, published by Science & Mechanics magazine [quote: "The magazine that shows you how"].

Although only covering 3 sheets, the plans and instructions are very detailed and Starlite looks like a very practical, easy to build cruiser.

I can't remember when I bought these plans but it must be more than 30 years ago. Needless to say, I never got around to building a Starlite and I have never heard of one since.

Out of idle curiosity, I'd like to know if anyone here has ever seen one, sailed one or built one and, if so, what are your impressions of the class?

[BarnacleGrim]

http://www.svensons.com/boat/?f=SailBoats/StarLite/Star-Lite_a.jpg
http://www.svensons.com/boat/?p=SailBoats/StarLite

It looks like a nice design, even I played with the thought of building one, but it's a pretty big project, and there is no designer to call if you get stuck. It's too bad you don't see more of these around.

[goodbasil]

A fellow I work with had one in his backyard until about 8 years ago. Then he gave it away.