Hi

Check the Cyber-Boat 5 meter ;

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cyber-...ngboat-5meter/

There are plans in the files section full-scale easyest boat to build
the framework is cut in plywood and you don't bend one single frame the
unfolded panels fit exact you could decide to route in a keel spline do
the framework in Aluminium and the panels in ply do a scale model and
know that if you maneage that the full-size is as easy as the model is
the same ribs and panels just smaller and thinner, get experience and
make sure you don't waste time and money but get exactly what you want
a fancy and safe boat.

Per Corell

Thanks for the reply, but it doesn't quite fit my requirements.

If I go up a notch in size, that also brings into play the Oughtred Eun
Mara... which, along with the Grey Seal, has to be one of the most
aesthetically mindblowing craft I've seen plans for. I'm a big fan of
the traditional look! Though I suspect that despite it's 18 or 19 foot
length - the Eun Mara is a solid notch up when it comes to
displacement, cost, launching hassle, etc.

I haven't seen the Oughtred desin you mention but what you'll find in
Gartside's designs is very strong traditional style. You might likd
him. Mason

Mason,

Thanks for the suggestions.

I like the looks of the Nancy's China - I'm considering ordering a set
of plans to peruse. A little light in the displacement department
though.

I checked out Paul Gartside. I was unfamiliar with his work. I very
much like the looks of a number of his designs, but once again the
lines fail me under 20 feet.

I'm a WoodenBoat subscriber, but hadn't subscribed to Boat Design
Quarterly. I believe I'll do so.

I'll have to play with some numbers and see if I'm looking for a set of
mutually exclusive criteria.

My guiding thought for the day : "What if Colin Archer had designed the
Micro?"