18'6" Outboard Skiff Cruiser, Redwing

LOA - 18' 6"
LWL - 17' 1"
Beam - 6' 6"
Draft - 1'
Displ.(equipped) - 1,250 lbs.
Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames, OR stitch and glue (yes, plans include stitch and glue details)
Skill level: Intermediate
Lofting is required
Plans include 10 sheets.

How fast will she go?
5hp: 5kts
10hp: 6 to 7 knots
15hp: 8 to 9 knots
20hp 12 knots
At 12 knots she is pushing alot of water
A Honda 9.9 four stroke is ideal power.

Study plans are shown in Forty Wooden Boats. Or you can order the individual study plan as a PDF file. Just Click: Digital Study Plan

"How to build articles"WB #179, WB #180, WB #181 & WB #182.

Also see Boat Design Quarterly #1 for a design commentary.

Propulsion: 5-10 hp outboard engine