This is a 2 page study plan for Karl Stambaugh's 18'6" Outboard Skiff Cruiser, Redwing.
Redwing- a gentle, shoal-draft, low-powered (5 to 10-hp), sheet-plywood outboard cruiser - can live on her trailer.
Whenever you wish, she'll be ready to go exploring.
LOA - 18' 6"
LWL - 17' 1"
Beam - 6' 6"
Draft - 1'
Displ.(equipped) - 1,250 lbs.
Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames
Skill level: Intermediate
Lofting is required
How fast will she go?
5hp: 5kts
10hp: 6 to 7 knots
15hp: 8 to 9 knots
20hp 12 knots
At 12 knots she is pushing alot of water
A Honda 9.9 four stroke is ideal power.
This study plan is contained in the study plans catalog: Forty Wooden Boats. Here is a link to order the actual building
PLANS.
"How to build articles"WB #179, WB #180, WB #181 & WB #182.
Also see Boat Design Quarterly #1 for a design commentary.
Propulsion: 5-10 hp outboard engine
