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An extremely light weight canoe of good carrying capacity, it is very steady and easy to portage through the brush.
The input was “design a pure cruising boat”.The boat has wide internal volumes, limited draft, average/high displacement and sailing area which do not require a continuos sail change.The hull lines have been developed both to corner and round.We wanted to realize something new for deck design.
A double-ended boat legendary for its sea keeping abilities. These plans provide very complete drawings covering everything from backbone to masthead. Construction: Strip-planked over steam-bent frames. Alternative construction: Carvel or cold-molded. Lofting is required.
Tern is a lengthened (to 23'9') version of my earlier 20' design Ratty.
The Skoota 28 is a 28 ft plywood demountable coastal cruising power catamaran for a couple. Ideal for the European canals, the PNW or the Great Loop. It will demount for transport on a flat bed lorry/truck or could even be towed by a large car but should not be considered “trailable”.
Cradle Boat Baby Tender II, for the newborn sailor.
Centerboard sloop with inside ballast and two settee berths for coastal cruising.
Construction: Carvel planked over sawn frames.
Alternative construction: Strip.
Lofting is required.
Plans include 5 sheets.
L.O.A. : 14'-9" - Beam 54"
For Rowing or Electric Outboard.
PALOMA is a simple, traditional and versatile boat which has been designed in three versions, as a small cruiser, as an open daysailer and as a motorboat.
Designed for strip-planking, the Controversy 36 features light displacement and good headroom, with light and open space throughout.
Construction: Strip-planked over bulkheads and frames
Lofting is required.
Plans include 16 sheets.
I bought the boat in 2012 from the original builder in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Custom built at Madisonville Maritime Museum. 2019 19' magic tilt galvanized trailer.
Custom row boat built by Brooks Boats in Mt. Desert, Maine.
El Toro one design in nice shape. Go sailing or refinish for a showpiece.
