Sailboats - Cruising
BRIO 555
The BRIO 555 is a fast and easy to handle boat, suitable to be sailed sportively by a crew of two or quietly and safely by a larger crew.
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The BRIO 555 is a fast and easy to handle boat, suitable to be sailed sportively by a crew of two or quietly and safely by a larger crew.
This is a design for the 2.4mR class. The measurement formula is the same as for the bigger sisters like the famous 12mR yachts once used for the Americas Cup. As the down-scaling would leave the boat with to little righting moment there has been some adjustments to take care of this.
Mia was the second design that I published, a 12′ runabout, inspired in part by William Jackson's 1955 design for the “Ace” which was produced by the Sande Boat Works between 1956 and 1962 (www.sandeace.com), and in part by the 1950’s designs of Hal Kelly.Mia
Catamaran, 13 foot by 6+ foot wide. Wooden design using 1/4 ply and fiberglass covered. Single sailing Rig or optional Bi plane rig. Optional Cabin.
Stable, easily handled family daysailer with a lead ballast keel. Construction: Carvel planked over steamed frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip. Lofting is required. Plans include 9 sheets.
Safe, dry, fast, and seaworthy V-bottomed inboard powerboat designed for carvel planking.
Construction: Carvel planked over sawn frames.
Alternative construction: Strip
Lofting is required.
Propulsion: 6 cylinder 350 cubic inboard.
Plans include 6 sheets.
Hyak is a single kayak designed for multi-day excursions and recreational racing.
A shoal-draft, two-sail bateau from the Chesapeake - comfortable cruising for a couple and a daysailing party.
Construction: Traditional Chesapeake bateau construction.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 7 sheets.
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Original 55’ pilot cutter in superb condition following extensive award-winning restorations in C
12' Beetle Cat with sail rig. Boat needs new ribs. Planking is good. Asking $500.
36' 6" L.H.F. ketch that's a joy to sail and beautiful from all angles.