This is a 2 page study plan for Fenwick Williams' 18' Catboat.
Husky, round-bottomed centerboard cruiser with accommodations for two.
LOA - 18'
LWL- 17' 6"
Beam - 8' 6"
Draft (cb up) - 2'
(cb down) - 4' 8"
Displ. - 3,763 lbs.
Sail Area - 247 - 265 sq. ft.
Construction: Carvel planked over sawn & steamed frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip
Lofting is required
Skill level: Advanced
This study plan is contained in the study plans catalog: Fifty Wooden Boats. Here is a link to order the actual building
PLANS.
Suggested reading:
Building Small Boats
Design commentary:WB #151
