This is a 2 page study plan for Charles Wittholz's 18' Plywood Runabout, Downeaster.
A deep-V bottomed, open runabout built of plywood over sawn frames.
LOA - 18'
LWL - 15'3"
Beam - 6' 7"
Draft - 13"
Displ. - 1,265 lbs.
Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames
Skill level: Basic to Intermediate
Lofting is required
Propulsion 40-100 hp outboard
This study plan is contained in the study plans catalog: Thirty Wooden Boats. Here is a link to order the actual building
PLANS.
Suggested reading:
Boatbuilding With Plywood
See the book: Ten Wooden Boats You Can Build
How to build information is included in WoodenBoat Issues:
WB #73
WB #74
WB #75
