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Question: What is a good 16ish footer sailboat i could build for Michigan lakes?
I’m 27 and in school.. i always find myself filling my time with numerous activities.. it’s now time to build a boat. I’m hoping someone could give me some pointers on a style of sailboat around 16 foot that i could get plans for and build to be sailed on Lake St. Clair and other lakes around here. Should I avoid flat bottomed boats for our great lakes?
Answer:
Answer by seattlesailor2000
take a long look at the B & B yacht designs, core sound 17 and core sound 15 sailboats
descripton of the core sound 17
Roomy daysailer; with it’s dodger and tent and the lifting floorboards, it sleeps two adults comfortably (plus two kids if necessary), with room for cooking and a porta- potti.
A high, dry, easy to sail boat.
Cat ketch rigged
Her performance has been sparkling, this model won the grueling 4th of July Great Race two years in a row, she has only given up 1st place this past year, to her big sister the Core Sound 20. For a description of this exciting race go to The Great Race.
Shallow water friendly with kick-up center board and rudder
Open water capability
Easy to sail, self-tacking
Quick & easy to launch, rig & retrieve
No special building skills needed
http://www.bandbyachtdesigns.com/cs17.htm
video
building the core sound 17
http://fivenineclimber.com/boats_sailing/articles/cs17_sca_part_one.htm
hope this helps
Question: How much does a SWATH yacht cost to build versus a traditional mono hull?
A SWATH hull yacht seems ideal for sea travel. I was wondering why they aren’t being used more and if it was a bid difference in cost to build as a contributing factor?
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Waterplane
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Twin
Hull
Answer:
Answer by captmhunt
I’ve never heard of a “SWATH” yacht. What do the letters stand for?… sounds interesting.
As with just about anything, cost difference probably is a contributing factor, but I haven’t a clue what that really means.