Sea Babe

Cruising comfort plus runabout speed packed into 15 feet

Category
Cabin Cruisers
Designer
William D. Jackson
Published
Boat Builder's Handbook, p. 83
Craft Print
210

A sports cruiser for weekend trips on rivers, lakes and canals, water skiing or fishing. At 450 lb the 15 ft hull trailers easily and floats in 2 in. of water; trussed keel construction keeps it light and soft-riding, and a 25 hp outboard pushes it to 32 mph.

Specifications

Length
15 ft
Beam
6 ft 4 in
Depth
33 in forward, 21 in aft
Weight
450 lb (hull)
Capacity
Sleeps 2; seats 4
Construction
3/8 and 1/4 in. plywood over single-curved bottom
Power
Evinrude or Johnson 25 hp: 32 mph; Mercury 16: 25 mph

Downloads

Plan sheets 10

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