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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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