Strip Plank Boat Plans

[Thomasw]

Does anyone know of a boat plan for a strip plank design, approx 25' long, beam 8.5', trailerable. Some thing designed for two people to cruise in with basic creature comforts. I have found numerous plans for marine plywood but have been struggling with strip plank. I am looking for a boat/plan that has traditional lines in this type of construction. I will, for the most part, be working solo on this project and do not see myself handling 25' long hull panels for the stitch and glue type hull, and of course, I do not want to be limited to the hull shape due to the cylinders and cones restrictions associated with plywood. Ideally, I would like to power this vessel with a 200+ HSP 4 stroke outboard. To help clarify, the boat would be very similar to the C-Dory 25' cruiser with regards to accomadations and size, not appearance. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thomas

[Willallison]

Interestingly, the conic sections that are necessitated by flat panel construction are ideal for planing hulls.
When you say that you intend to use a 200hp o/b, is this because you already have an engine, or think you'll need this much power? (or coz you want to go fast!)
I ask this because you can build a boat this size that requires a lot less than that - like 50hp
If you're not 100% set on using strip plank then check out Tom Lathrop's Blue Jacket 24 ( http://www.bluejacketboats.com/index.htm )
If you are, send me a PM and maybe we can sort something out..