seeking John D. Little design

[Paul No Boat]

Does anyone know where I can obtain a set of plans for a John D. Little catboat? I understand Mr. Little is deceased but his designs were sure artistic and I find a wooden boat forum but nobody has posted to it in years.

[Tad]

There are no plans....JD Little built by eye...the old way of doing things....

[Paul No Boat]

Oh wow! what a contrast to another thread I am following about the use of Bezier Curves. But I guess that would explain the "art" in his designs.

There is no way I could attempt a boat without a plan. Can you recommend any plans that would approximate this gorgeous catboat. a JD design.

http://www.sailblogs.com/member/flanderscat/

I have tried to contact the boat's owner and creator of the website but no responce.

[Tad]

The 18' catboat design by Fenwick Williams is somewhat similar http://www.woodenboatstore.com/18-Ca...tinfo/400-056/

WoodenBoat also sell plans for two hard chine plywood cat boats designed by Charlie Wittholz

Any of these could be built with lapstrake topsides.

[Paul No Boat]

Thank You, Tad

Very close to what I am looking for. Only thing is I read it requires an advanced skill level and I am far from that. Ted Brewer has a similar plan as well which he tells me could be easily lapstrake although it is designed for plywood.

I have written to the owner of that John Little design and it was his first boat prject and came out beautifully. So I know it can be done.

[alan white]

This is a lapstrake "Chebacco" by Phil Bolger. He also drew a carvel and a plywood version (incidentally, the plywood one is considered the prettiest).
20 ft LOA.
http://www.boat-links.com/PT/PT2001/Jerome-1.jpg

[bassman1956]

Originally Posted by alan white

This is a lapstrake "Chebacco" by Phil Bolger. He also drew a carvel and a plywood version (incidentally, the plywood one is considered the prettiest).
20 ft LOA.
http://www.boat-links.com/PT/PT2001/Jerome-1.jpg

Hi all! New here.

I saw this post and had to comment. Seems I'm in a similar position as the OP, only, for a lack of "ME" left when I get home, not a lack of ability.

Anyways, I've been eyeing the Chebacco for some time. It wasn't until I picked up a copy of "Boats With An Open Mind" last summer that I really got enamored with her. It was the very pic you posted that made me want a lapstrake version.

Dynamite Payson's site only offers the plywood version. All other info I found suggested contacting Bolger & Friends. Well, he had just passed , so I waited until a couple months ago. I sent a request asking for info on all of the Chebacco versions (there are at least 4, maybe 5) and have not heard back. I do not know if Bolger & Friends are continuing. Such a loss!

[Tad]

The lines and offsets for the round (lapstrake or cold-molded) sided version are in Phil's book, Boats With An Open Mind. Buy the plans from Payson....presumably Susanne gets something from that....and build the boat. I think The Boatman or Watercraft published an extensive "how to build" series on the Chebacco a while back.....also there was a builders group on the web at one time.......