Posted by Fred O on November 10, 2002 at 14:07:05:
In Reply to: Re: LARGER Cabin Skiff? posted by JimM on November 05, 2002 at 09:06:57:
Jim M -
I think I've looked at every "21" Sea Skiff and such boat plan - for last 2 months. I'm aware of the LIZ Plans, in Oriental, NC. It is a nice boat - but maybe a bit too long for my needs. (actually would making her in my garage impossible).
Ray Macke modified the Glen L Cabin Skiff - and ended up with a great 18' version. I guess all I want is a 20 or at most 21' version of same design. But I don't think Glen L intends to design or contract-out the design for a "21' Cabin Skiff" anytime soon. Why - beats me!? bateau2.com, recently came out with a GT-23 design, again maybe just a bit too long for my 2-car garage. What's a fella to do! :)
The LIZ designer in Oriental, related 1 email, that he might consider designing a shorter version of LIZ, maybe 22.
Fred O
: I think your prayers have been answered, if you don't mind 24'. Boatbuilder Magazine (http://www.boatbuildermagazine.com) ran two articles on a stitch-n-glue design which I fell in love with. It took a couple of years, but the guy has finally completed his plans and is selling them through an ad in the magazine. Buy a recent copy of the magazine for the ad. Try to get back issues for the articles - you need Nov/Dec 2000 ("Designing Liz") and Mar/Apr 2001 ("Building Liz"). I'd recommend subscribing, also, it's a nice magazine with a wealth of info for boatbuilders.
: I'm wavering on whether to build Liz or a Simmons Sea-Skiff. The latter is lapstrake with plywood planks, might actually be easier to build (read the "Liz" articles to get an idea), and is a much more seaworthy boat. Check Dave Carnell's website (http://home.att.net/~DaveCarnell) for an article on Simmons Sea-Skiffs and how to get plans.