Sailboats - Daysailers
Exploration Ketch Tern
Tern is a lengthened (to 23'9') version of my earlier 20' design Ratty.
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Tern is a lengthened (to 23'9') version of my earlier 20' design Ratty.
Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood. Alternative construction: Traditional plank, cold-molded and strip planked. No Lofting required. Sail Area : 30 sq. ft. Plan includes 6 sheets.
An expedition micro that will accommodate 2 adults for a week-end or a single-hander for up to 5 days. Ability to take on some weather and deliver solid performance while doing so. For the crew: forgiving and predictable but fast & fun. Launch time should be kept to a minimum.
A boat to take you to all the shallow water places that most sailors never see up close (deep water places too). At only 95 lbs it is easily car topped or trailered and can even be launched from many places without a ramp.
An inshore skiff for sails, oars, or electric propulsion.
Light displacement boat, that resume classic water lines into a modern conception.
This small dinghy can be used for fishing, pleasure rowing or as a tender for a bigger yacht. It can also be fitted with a small outboard motor. The boat has a relatively high freeboard and can take a fair amount of load. It handles very well small waves or wake caused by powerboats.
This 16 Talon is designed to give you more boat for less dollars! You will smile zooming over choppy waters with its smooth riding hull.
Original authentic copies are scarce for the 19 Barrelback, certainly no shortage of modified and self translated versions available. Due to lack of details and authenticated plans this version of a 19 foot barrelback should best be described as loosely designed around the Chris Craft 19 1940.
26′ Auxiliary KetchBased on a traditional fishing vessel type called a “Cowhorn” this design features an inboard engine and ballast keel.The arrangement provides two berths, a head and modest galley.
JoAhna K is a 58 foot heavy displacement, double ended William Garden motor yacht built 1952.
1958 Fenwick Williams 18' wooden catboat with tender and new 2023 galvanized trailer with stainle
SOLD January 2026 NO more inquiries