Skimmer

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Vixen

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Buck

Buck is based on the Cape Cod Catboat.Narrower and rigged either as a Cat Yawl or as a Gaff Sloop. A Winter Rig was common for working boats. Not only is winter stormy, cold air is denser than warm, summer air. A snug rig gives plenty of power. There’s also a little wheelhouse that fitsContinue

Delfina

Delfina is a proposal for a 19′ Lateener based on Portuguese Seiners. Dimensions: LBP 18′ – 7″LWL 14′ – 5 1/2″Beam 6′ – 6 1/2″Draft 2′ – 7″ Sail Area: Main 160 sq. ft.Jib 35 sq. ft.Total 195 sq. ft. For a peak at what this type can do take a look at this postContinue

Sirena

Sirena is a 20′ Camp Cruiser with a “Florida Cabin.” She sails the Saint John’s River in northern Florida. The stern was derived from a form of extended sheerstrake/upper transom used on some Thames Skiffs. In this case it helps hide the four cycle outboard and protect the transom-hung rudder. Dimensions: LBP      Continue

Beach Point 18

Woodwind is shown here after her stub fin keel was installed. The owner had wanted to experiment with a folding fan centerboard as used in lighter sailing canoes in the 1890’s. It proved problematic and we went back to my original intention for a short fin keel. The boat sits well on her trailer andContinue