Building ideas - 14-16 ft sailboat
I'm in the process of trying to decide what to build next.
Requirements:
Sail: Would prefer an unstayed mast, or a mast with simple standing
rigging. Gaff or Bermuda. Ketch/Yawl acceptable.
Length: 14-16 ft LOA, would like pretty close to that on the waterline.
Beam: 5 ft-ish
Draught: 18-24" to keel or retracted centerboard
Displacement: 1400 lb range at DWL - closer to 1000 lb lightweight for
towing
Simple cabin: sitting room with space for a little table or like /
sleeping bag or bunk
Cockpit: sized for 2 adults (3 if cozy)
Usage: large inland lakes / waterways / stays up to 2-3 days.
What I've found so far:
Bolger Micro - I've been looking at these for years... aside from the
looks - I don't like the free flooding end sections, and I don't like
the completely flat aspects. *slap* *slap*
Weekender - nicer looking boat - but doesn't seem as seaworthy as the
micro.
Macnaughton Farthing - A little heavy and a little too much draught. I
also don't like the bubble and internal cockpit. I very much like the
general hull profile.
Macnaughton Silver Gull 19 - two to three feet too long. Just a tad
too big... now if there was a 16 ft blend of this and the farthing...
Bateau AD14 - right qualities, but the design doesn't fit my fancy.
Dix Cape Cutter 19 - nice looking boat once again, but a smidge too
long.
Given my rough requirements and comments on these other designs - can
anyone recommend a design or designer that I missed? I'm considering
shifting my window up a few feet to include the 18/19 ft range. Seems
to expand my possibilities a bit.
Thanks!
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