Heavy strong designer

Maybe I should build my final boat. The perfect collection of compromises.

Any designers out there that can embrace a heavy steel comfortable cruiser for an old scotsman?

My wish list is:
50 to 60 feet on deck and over 45 on the water

Moderate beam

Steel at least 1/4 inch lower plating , medium heavy displacement,
ketch rigged, (I love mizz staysls)

lots of wetted surface... yes I know but its comfortable

For roll reduction at least one immersed hard chine .... in my experience considerable roll reduction , and Chine boats are so easy to repair the plating on

7 foot draft

Centre cockpit

At least 2 double cabins for port use
and a scattering of good sea berths.

A large well placed Galley
Likewise a Bathroom and sep shower

Easily removed engine.

Lots of ventilation.. once I reach the tropics again I'm staying.

Anybody got the perfect stock plan for me?

I have a few Euro's in my pocket, currently boatless in Aberdeen for the summer ..ha ha.

Jim Cooper

 

Sorry, I don't have a stock plan for you.

If you are serious about a custom design, perhaps I can assist. Located East Coast in Oz.

PM me if you want to know more.

Brett

 

Then get yourself over to Holland! Steel-boat-heaven.

I came accross the the Dutch Society of Naval Architechts http://www.nbja.org/index-uk.html - they have many members offering steel designs.

One is http://www.kornaatyachtdesign.com/

 

Thanks for all the private responses emails etc
There are many of you out there who have offered help and advice.

Markc
I had a dutch engineer for 8 years and learnt how to swear in that language but I have trouble navigating that site.

A broker phoned just after I started this thread with what sounds like a bargain so I'm off to spain to have a look (instant gratification wins)

Yago thanks for your generous offer . Loved your site good work. ( http://www.justmueller.com/boats/ )

Incidentally I worked my like in the small shipping game, skippered supply vessels, North sea trawling and a pilot boat in Australia . Had experience with many hull forms in all sorts of weather.

Jim
captjimcooper@yahoo.com

 

I agree with Markc, even for used boats, “Holland (is a ) Steel-boat-heaven”.

Take a look at the work of Van de Stadt:

http://www.stadtdesign.com/products/Sail.htm

….or if you want heavier and stronger:

http://www.dickkoopmans.nl/uk/index.htm

 

Jim Cooper

Yes can do !

Easily and quickly built hull, excellent all weather sea boat,

email me if you want some pictures and a lines drawing. Interior is flexible with boats this size.

Husky performance ketch, design meets any scantling rules .
I have 2 designs available at 47 ' LWL and around 36 tonnes cruising trim 32 tonnes light ship.

One design centre and one aft CPit.
I prefer the aft cokpit / pilot house version myself for higher Lat. cruising

We have various options: Hull and rig, machinery, Interior furniture, Electrical.


Good luck

mjeng1@supernerd.com.au