This is a 2 page study plan for Nelson Zimmer's 18'8" Mackinaw Boat.
An open shoal-draft centerboarder suitable for rowing, daysailing, or coastal cruising.
LOA - 18' 8"
Beam - 6'
Draft (cb up) - 1' 6"
(cb down) - 2' 1"
Displ. - about 3,000 lbs.
Sail Area - 242 sq. ft.
Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames
Alternative construction: Lapstrake, strip, or cold-molded
Lofting is required
Skill level: Intermediate to 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
and
Lofting
Design Commentary: WB# 23
