Souriceau sailboat, any input?

[Michail]

Anyone has any opinions about this one:

http://hensevalyd-english.jimdo.com/...micro-cruiser/

It promises a lot (for a 16 footer), but I really am worried that stitch and glue style would not be able to deliver what it promises (blue ocean sailing)...

Does anyone construct this boat or has any experience with it?

[lewisboats]

Why should Stitch and Glue be a factor? Have you checked out Sam Devlin's Stitch and Glue constructs...nothing wimpy there.

[BATAAN]

Devlin regularly builds 40' boats for clients.
Here's an interesting micro-yacht site.
http://www.freewebs.com/microyacht/microyachts.htm

[michael pierzga]

Dix Yacht design has had success with the Didi line of ply boats...you might have a look.

http://www.dixdesign.com/didimini.htm

[BATAAN]

Originally Posted by michael pierzga

Dix Yacht design has had success with the Didi line of ply boats...you might have a look.

http://www.dixdesign.com/didimini.htm

Now that is an interesting development.
Looks fast enough to outrun the weather if there is any wind, but not tolerant of overloading very much, so as above poster noted, expensive lightweight stores and a watermaker instead of tankage.
Seems like a real thrill ride for competent sailors that want a challenge.
Personally I get enough terror at sea on my plodding 23 ton sailing tank.

[michael pierzga]

Also consult the work of Van de Stadt. A pioneer in plywood designs

http://www.stadtdesign.com/history/eg_van_de_stadt