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

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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

"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

The B & B yacht designs Bay River Skiff almost fits this (not sure
about the planing aspect, but with a boom tent, it works as a small
camper). It uses an easy to sail cat ketch rig. Its at
http://www.bandbyachtdesigns.com/brs.htm

They also have a few other designs you might consider, although you do
get up above 15' for any with a cabin. There are several guys
building the Core Sounds, but they are more involved than the Bay
River Skiff.

On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 17:50:08 +1000, wrote:

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

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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

Look at the 14 foot semi-dory in John Gardners' book, "The Dory Book".
It could be modified and made of S+T, it sails, and a 20 will make it
fly. There is also a 16 foot version in the book. It is designed as a
motorboat that was fitted later for sail if I remember correctly. Very
nice looking boat, I suggest you use the split mast "Gunter rig" type
mast setup seen in Gardners' "Dual purpose skiff", folds into three 10
foot sections (mast and boom). Remember, you are asking for the almost
impossible, you may have to give up one of your requirements, such as
"easy build" to get the tool you are looking for. Most boats can be
"easy" if you come armed with the proper tools, time, patience,
knowledge, and sometimes your hat in your hand...
Scotty from SmallBoats.com