K-19 just bought plans

[mlv]

We've been sailing it a couple of seasons now. We're pleased with it. Don't have any sailing pictures, hope to get some this summer.

The boat planes easily with wind above 10 kt or so. We seem to be OK in winds up to around 18 kt without being overpowered. (Our combined crew weight is ~400 lb). The cockpit is open and easy to navigate for us old folks. Asymmetric spinnaker is easy to handle. It's the first boat we've had that my wife is comfortable with the spinnaker up.

Dagger board is on the upper end of being manageable. It's easy once installed (just a little above neutral buoyancy), but a little heavy to manage out of the water.

[dchobby]

I have been looking at the K19 design, now I am ready to get a set of plans and can not contact NW Designs.

Are they still in business?

I've tried two different emails listed on there site and did a whois search and that came up with the same emails I had tried.

Any suggestions?

Does someone have a set of plans for sale and nice looking build you did.

[mlv]

The last time I exchanged email with Tony he was in New Mexico at the tonyg@digital-flight.com address.

[dchobby]

Originally Posted by mlv

The last time I exchanged email with Tony he was in New Mexico at the tonyg@digital-flight.com address.

Tried that, sure wish they had not gone out of business. All three of them.

[cthippo]

Am I the only one who saw the title and thought you bought plans for a Russian submarine?

[mlv]

finally got some sailing pictures, wind was 6-8 kt.

[TeakGuyFL]

I love that the actor from Parks & Recreation likes to build Kayaks!

http://www.bearmountainboats.com/canoe_club.htm