18FT Centreboard Sloop, Design #225
A miniature cruising sailboat of simple construction well suited to the back yard builder working with local materials. Construction is strip planking with glass cloth sheathing inside and out. The plans also include details for construction in plywood. An ideal boat for the single-hander interested in coastal wanderings.
Construction: strip planking with glass sheathing inside and out or plywood in wide strakes.
Length: 18 ft 6 in
Beam: 7 ft 2 in
Draft, CB down: 4 ft 6 in
Ballast: 630 lbs
Displacement: 2200 lbs
Sail area: 232 sq. ft
Building time: 1500 hours
Skill level: intermediate
Design #225: 5 Sheets
$75.00