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In the spring of 2013, I started to write a book called, How to Design a Boat using SketchUp 3D Software. The subject matter was my design, ‘Kalostyn’.
This design came about when I got to thinking about having an elegant dinghy for our 34′ Topsail Ketch Sunrise.
Bedard Yacht Design’s Ozona X Nesting Pram evolved from the hugely popular Ozona Pram and a significant demand from cruisers for a nesting dinghy, slightly larger.
Construction: Strip planked and glass/epoxy sheathed.
Alternative construction: Cold molded, traditional wood and canvas lapstrake plywood.
No Lofting required.
Plans include 4 sheets.
The Solo Packette is designed for those searching for pack canoe that they can carry to even through the most difficult approaches.
The Headwater TRANSPORT 9.9 is an easily Car-Topped Pram Dinghy with a constant deadrise 10 deg. V-bottom Planing Hull with lifting chine strips. Bow and stern seats provide level flotation if the hull is swamped, and also provide dry storage if watertight closures are installed.
A trim, rugged, carvel-planked cruiser with simple accommodations for two and a choice of gaff or marconi rig.Construction: Carvel planked over steamed framesAlternative construction: Cold-molded or strip Lofting is requiredPlans include 7 sheets
An oceangoing V-bottomed auxiliary with accommodations for four to six people.
Construction: Carvel planked over sawn frames.
Alternative construction: Plywood (plans included).
Lofting is required.
Plans include 15 sheets.
26′ Auxiliary KetchBased on a traditional fishing vessel type called a “Cowhorn” this design features an inboard engine and ballast keel.The arrangement provides two berths, a head and modest galley.
A versatile half-canopy launch, offering many internal layout options. She is especially suited for employment as a personnel launch or commercial fisherman/crabber; or maybe just a family launch.
Length: 18 feet, Beam: 8.25 feet, draft: about 1 foot.
21’ long, 16’ beam (reduces to 8'5" for trailering), strip plank construction, 850lbs with all ge
I built this PT 11 nesting dinghy from the CLC kit over this past winter, to replace a 9'6" Nutsh
