Open boats

[willfox]

Does anyone know of any good links regarding old style sailing fishing boats? I'm from West mersea where they race a range similaer to the one pictured below. I just need a few parametrics to get me started.

[daiquiri]

In different countries and parts of the world there will (of course) be different kinds of open-deck fishing sailboats. Are you looking for some particular type, specific to your local tradition?

[willfox]

I guess I am really but need any similar designs to obtain a first stab at displacement, sail area etc.

[daiquiri]

This one is a bit oversize for your target, but may help you to calculate a trendline:
http://xoomer.virgilio.it/histria/ci...no/passera.htm
It is a very elegant and fast traditional boat, diffused at Adriatic sea (Italy and Croatia).
This particular design was made by a renown italian NA, late Carlo Sciarelli.

Main data:
LOA: 6.00 m
Max. beam: 2.07 m
Draft: 0.7 m
Displacement: 1 tonn
Ballast: 400 kg
Total sail area: 26.50 mq
Mainsail area 18.50 mq
Jib area: 8.00 mq.

[willfox]

Ah thats great. Thank you very much for your help!

Selway Fisher is one source of plans,
Atkin another, when it comes to a homebuild classic.

http://www.selway-fisher.com/
http://www.boat-links.com/Atkinco/index.html

Regards
Richard

..nice boat Slavi!