Free Catamaran Plans for a First Build?

Hi. I’m looking for a project similar to the Wharram Hitia 17 or Tiki 21, but with free plans. This would be my first build project.

The goal of the catamaran is leisure sailing along the coast / near the beach.

Could anyone recommend such a design, share a link, or possibly send something similar via private message?

 

https://www.diy-wood-boat.com/support-files/cats-paw.pdf

You will get no technical support, which is important for a first time builder.

 

It is very deceptive to think that you will save money by using 'free' plans that might be of unknown quality.
When you compare the cost of the plans for the Hitia or the Tiki 21 with the cost of all the materials required to build the boat, the cost of the plans will be a tiny percentage.
The Hitia plans cost GBP 306 - I would hazard a guess that it would be difficult to build this boat for less than say GBP 3,000 in materials?
Hitia 17 Self-Build Boat Plans - James Wharram Designs https://www.wharram.com/shop/building-plans/hitia17/

The plans for the Tiki 21 cost GBP 550 - but again this might be less than 10% of the materials cost?
Tiki 21 Self-Build Boat Plans - James Wharram Designs https://www.wharram.com/shop/building-plans/tiki21

For comparison, the plans for Richard Woods' 21' Acorn cat cost GBP 200 -
Sailing Catamarans - Acorn - 6.4m simple 2 berth trailable hard chine hulls https://sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/designs-2/2-catamarans-under-25ft/167-acorn

 

Good point BS but if the plan isn't followed it won't matter anyway.
Many builders, especially newbees, like to put their own spin on plans which negates the entire idea of following a proven plan.
Some learn their lesson others don't and often go off on their own unproven, "better" plan while others get frustrated and just give up.
The smart ones buy a boat and start their sailing adventure immediately without the debilitating delay or redirection that often keeps them off the water for years.
I wonder which way this build will go...
Time will tell.

 

I agree. If the goal is to sail along the coast as used boat is best.

 

A more palatable alternative may be a combination of buying a ready to sail boat and starting a build at the same time.
But then the decision would be, hmmm stay home and build or go sailing...
The choice is obvious to me but perhaps not to the OP.
Again, time will tell.