Sailboats - Daysailers
Exploration Ketch Tern
Tern is a lengthened (to 23'9') version of my earlier 20' design Ratty.
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Tern is a lengthened (to 23'9') version of my earlier 20' design Ratty.
“Pinocchio” was commissioned by my 7 year old son who wanted to learn paddling. He saw these kids paddling in small plastic kayaks which looked more like “bricks” or “barges” rather than boats.
An entry-level sliding-seat pulling boat. Provides rewarding speed in an easily built hull with enough stability to keep a beginner out of trouble. Construction: Plywood. No lofting is required. Plans include 5 sheets.
Nice little cradle boat with rocking option. For more information please visit the website and look under portfolio/small boats
Being a big fan of the Irish Pucan and I’m hoping to make building in wood both simpler and more straightforward. An encouragement for builders to have a go at building their own boat.
Our Talon Series boats are designed to handle good seas with speed and comfort. We use a 30 degree dead rise found on production speed boats to make a soft ride.
Start Building ... Get Floating!!
Strumpet was designed for a very experienced yachtsman. He told us he wanted a boat based on the Scottish fishing trawlers distinctive double-ended hull forms for appearance and seaworthiness.
Construction: Glued lapstrake clinker plywood. Alternative construction: Traditional plank, cold molded and strip plank.
Sail Area: Lug 62 sq. ft.
Gunter sloop 72 sq. ft.
No Lofting required.
Plans include 6 sheets.
Kiska is a wood strip/epoxy single kayak. Based on Greenland kayak lines, this low volume kayak is playful but tracks well
Hand built, One of a kind. Hull is sound, roof and rear wall of pilot house need repair.
D Hylan Bowler design 26.5’ cruiser launched July 2024. Highly energy efficient.
For sail (sale) our whimsical 14′ day sailer “Green Flash” designed by noted small-boat designer
Classic motor yacht designed by H.C. Hanson and built by Mojean and Erickson (Tacoma) for Dr.