A friend likes the Beneteau 14, but not the cost. He's interested in finding plans or kit for a similar boat. I'm familiar with the Skate 15,...
I posted this on the "design" forum and then realized it probably belongs here. Jack Laurent Giles designed Sopranino and Barchetta around...
Are there any small tri's (20 feet LOA? maybe up to 24 feet) that are viable blue-water, go anywhere micro-cruisers? Of course we're talking...
I'm creating a 19' long, 14' beam tri for the Race to Alaska and for cruising thereafter. She'll have two tiny cabins fore/aft and displace under...
I’m designing a 19 foot very light cruising trimaran for the Race to Alaska (R2AK, http://racetoalaska.com) and for minimalist cruising for one or...
Hello all, I haven't been here much lately. I did a couple of searches and didn't find anything related to the Race to Alaska (R2AK,...
I’ve been thinking about different approaches and thought I’d share my thoughts on design issues. I’ll be happy to get feedback and other ideas....
This idea comes from my personal interest in a type of boat that does not seem to be currently available. It is related to the development class...
I've taken the concept some way, AND would enjoy collaborating on it. Current approach/idea: small (20 feet), light (corecell, S-glass &...
I think I’m happy with the design (see attached drawings), but this is the first time I’ve tried to design and build a boat. I’ll be very...
I'm interested in learning principals (and application) of design for small mono-hull sailboats, particularly racing dinghies (for example, the...
I'm in process of designing my ideal boat (current vision). Current thinking and drawings below. ANY THOUGHTS AND ADVICE WILL BE GREATLY...
