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Design for 16' motor/sailer camper?
Is there any possiblity of mounting the outboard amidships?
For example, the daggerboard box could incorporate a wider top section that, when lifted out, would allow the motor shaft to be tilted down. If there were a cable on the throttle, one could even sit aft and use the tiller. Robert Martin It probably has something to do with the location of the source of power, the sail being amidships and the propellor being well aft. |
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Design for 16' motor/sailer camper?
You might look at some of the Hartley
Trailer Sailor designs. http://www.hartley-boats.com/ The designs look like they can be driven easily with a small outboard, and their sailing ability is legendary. And, the company is right in your part of the world. Frank |
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Design for 16' motor/sailer camper?
"John M. Wright" wrote in message ...
Have you checked out the Stevenson Projects, Pocket Yachts ? http://www.stevproj.com/PocketYachts.html . They can be built as open boats or with smallish cabins, seem easy to build and the plan pricing is fairly reasonable. I have just started the Pocket Cruiser and things apear to be going together well. Just a thought...... Good luck John wrote in message ... I am looking for a design for an easy-to-build camping boat that has the following characterisitcs: 1. 14-16 foot, lightweight and beachable 2. Simplist plywood construction possible 3. Cat rig 4. A mast that hinges down for motoring 5. Ablity to plane with small outboard motor Some covered stowage area and floatation would also be nice. Has anyone seen ready-made plans for anything lile this, or something that could be easily modified to suit? Thank you for your reply. Robert Martin You might look into the "Instant Boats" of Dynamite Payson. The "Windsprint" just might meet all of your requirements.....it met mine. A 16' double ended sharpie....flat bottom....no standing rigging...mast lifts out of partner...draws 4"-6"...flotation can be added at stem and stern...small motor can be mounted outboard......quick...simple to build...and inexpensive. I even copied the plans from a book at the library. While at the library, you might also look Ruel Parker's book about sharpies. Good luck, Rich Moore |
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Design for 16' motor/sailer camper?
Robert Martin wrote in message . ..
There are a few sailboats designed to plane under power and also sail but they are not too successfull. Do you recall where you saw these, or plans for them? There is a Hunter and a Lancer, in the 26' range. |
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Design for 16' motor/sailer camper?
On 14 Apr 2004 11:04:01 -0700, (Jacques) wrote:
Robert Martin wrote in message . .. There are a few sailboats designed to plane under power and also sail but they are not too successfull. Do you recall where you saw these, or plans for them? There is a Hunter and a Lancer, in the 26' range. There is also the MacGregor 26: http://www.macgregor26.com/. - Rick Tyler -- "Ignorant voracity -- a wingless vulture -- can soar only into the depths of ignominy." Patrick O'Brian |
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