Small Schooner Boat Plans
More burdensome than the 2303, this full keel schooner is modeled on the small commercial coasters used on both coasts of north america in the late 1800’s. her rig has been simplified and updated to suit the small size.. Here’s a small, shallow-draft sailing craft which combines sea-worthiness with economy and, with power, will make moderate speeds. there is sometimes a need for a seaworthy, small sailing boat of very shallow draft. the “southwind” is a free sailboat plan to fill this need at relatively low cost and with little labour.. These small boat designs are based on traditional types but incorporate modern hull forms, appendages, construction, materials, and ergonomics. most can be built by the dedicated amateur; one of the benefits of a new design is simplifying construction..
Plans click on any boat that you are interested in to view the specifications and/or to make a purchase click here for a list of sources for john welsford plans.. A sail plan is a set of drawings, in all sail plans, the architect attempts to balance the force of the sails against the drag of the underwater keel in such a way that the vessel naturally points into the wind. a mizzen sail is a small triangular sail at the stern of a boat.. The large foresail was apparently a very handy sail. on a small schooner it is advantageous to have a larger than normal fores'l, it helps to overcome some of the in-efficent nature due to windage of the schooner rig on small boats. this is what i have read as i haven't experience with this rig yet. as to being a ketch, i can see what you mean..
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