A highlights reel of some of the best action footage from this exciting class, compiled for and shown at the Port Townsend Virtual Wooden Boat Festival in September 2020.
There are plans for several boats and lines plans and models for many more, and THE OPEN BOAT book explains how to build them. However I’d seriously urge you to put a lot of thought in before you start…..these are racing boats that require relatively protected waters, a large crew of experienced sailors and a chase boat because they cannot self-right once capsized. They are not suitable as a general pleasure sailer.
Yep I agree. I imagine they are as practical as a foiling moth ! I would just like to see more of the designs and the progression. I am amazed at how extreme they are for their age. @@SmithysBoatshed
Best place to start is in THE OPEN BOAT book which has a history and evolution of the 18-footer including several lines plans, see www.openboat.com.au @@james5553
