I really like small boats...
Small boats by their nature are going to have a simplicity of function and systems that make all kinds of sense. This translates into less expense in a big way and as everyone knows I am big on the whole less expense ting!
Take a look at Eric Sponberg's Delft 25 to get an idea how it should be done...
It has a conservative rig, well if you can call any rig with a carbon fiber wing mast conservative... In truth, this sort of wing mast really is, and once you have priced out all the bits you find that it is not really any more expensive (if not cheaper) than the same old same aluminum mast.
I also like the fact that this boat built as designed is unsinkable as it has enough foam in its wood composite structure to assure it will maintain positive buoyancy...
Building the boat is pretty easy and won't cost you more than it should as all the bits are easily available and doable. Something that cannot be said for a lot of plans as not all designers seem to understand the building side of things.
The thing is, with a boat like this everything is simple (as it should be) and the end result is a very seaworthy and affordable boat...
Listening to Michael Nesmith
So it goes...
