Registered: November 2003 Location: Newport RI Posts: 298
An Origami method of construction is adopted for this metal boat. The Pilot house offers protection and the posssibility of inside steering. A 3 to 4 people long distance offshore boat.
Registered: August 2005 Location: NSW Australia Posts: 2,517
May-19-2007 9:32am
Rating: 10
Nice 'traditonal' design - my concept of what an offshore cruiser should be. One point though - not shown on sketch - access to chain locker. Is it only via foreward cabin and across the double berth ? And no apparent sole (reinforced) fitted to that locker where frequent trips are necessary during island hopping cruises.
Other than that - an excellent piece of work.
Bergalia.
Tanton Senior Member
Registered: November 2003 Location: Newport RI Posts: 298
May-20-2007 1:10pm
Thank you. The chain locker is vitally important in a cruising boat. You made good points. The solutions are shown on the Deck Plan. And, depending on the windlass; the chosen anchors; the inner forestay location, a foredeck hatch gives access from the top to service the area.
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