This one is for the minimalists, or at least for small boys of any age hungry for that far horizon. It is a tiny cruising sailboat, but an eminentlypractical onesimple to built and economical in outlay.

Construction is dead simple: strip planking with glass sheathing inside and out. There are watertight compartments to keep her afloat in the event of swamping. The accommodation is cozy but ample for two on a weekend or for the single hander on longer trips.

Construction: strip planking with glass sheathing inside and out

Length: 16 ft 0 in
Beam: 7 ft 3 in
Draft, CB down: 4 ft 0 in
Ballast: 450 lbs
Displacement: 1800 lbs
Sail area: 174 sq. ft
Building time: 1200 hours
Skill level: intermediate

Design #161: 5 Sheet