Ha'Penny

Midget outboard-powered express cruiser

Category
Cabin Cruisers
Designer
John G. Kingdon
Published
p. 54

A pint-sized V-bottom express cruiser that really gets up and goes: 23 mph with two aboard on a 33 hp outboard, cruising economically at 19 mph. The article includes the naval architect's hydrostatic figures; some prior boatbuilding experience is recommended.

Specifications

Length
18 ft (16 ft 11 in on waterline)
Beam
5 ft 7 in
Draft
8 in loaded
Weight
1,600 lb displacement
Construction
V-bottom; white oak framing
Power
33 hp outboard; 23 mph, cruising 19 mph

Downloads

Plan sheets 8

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