pocket yacht plans search

[Guest]

I am looking for a set of plans to build an 18ft or there abouts pocket yacht for coastal crusing and inland water I can't find one from a recognised design team that suits my requirements, I have found a design on the web which looks good I would like to modify the beam the plans are in CAD format so ajustments can be made but how will the boat fair when launched can anyone help with resorces to help on stability and seaworthyness or can anyone sugest a design that has a 7' beam and LOA 18' with 2/4 berths for plywood stich and tape construction

Best regards
Matthew

 

[graham]

Years ago I built a Lysander 17 foot bilge keel sloop designed by percy Blandford.

The design is double chine plywood over frames and stringers .It can be stretched to 19 foot by spacing the frame stations out.I cant see any reason not to do a stitch and tape job.

I think from memory the beam was 6 ft 8 inches or there abouts.

The Lysander is an old design with bilge keels to give about 2 foot draft.Very stable and mine had 4 full size berths by using quarter berths .The standard design is 2 berth.

With a decent set of sails she sails well.I did some coastal cruising in mine eg Cardiff to Milford Haven ,Ilfracombe ,Sharpness and Bristol.She allways got us home safely despite us sailing in conditions that we should not have in so small a boat.
Best of Luck. To build and sail your own boat gives a huge sense of satisfaction but dont underestimate the huge commitment of time and money even a small boat is.

Regards Graham Hodges.

 

[Guest]

thank you Graham I am familier with the Lycander but am not sure where to get the plans from,can you help. This is not the first boat I have built so I know how costly it can be

Best regards
Matthew

 

[graham]

Try Lysander Owners Association Hon Sec Mark Grimshaw 125 knightsbridge Road Solihull West Midlands B92 8RB