Product Description
18' Bungay Broads Dayboat
This design is based upon the traditional daysailers and small yachts that can be hired on the Norfolk Broads.Construction is Cedar strip planking over computer faired moulds/jig. The mast is stepped in a tabernacle for easy raising/lowering and she can take 4-6 adults comfortably. Storage is under the fore deck either side of the mast.
The keel consists of lead ballast bolted to a central steel plate (which has a flange at the top thro’ bolted to the inner keel) - the plate is sheathed in wood/epoxy to a foil shape.
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18' Bungay Particulars |
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| LOA | 18' | 5.5m |
| Beam | 6'4" | 1.9m |
| Hull Mid Depth | 2'1 1/2" | 0.65m |
| Draft | 2'10" | 0.88m |
| Sail Area | 225 sq.ft | 20.94 sq.m |
| Approx. Dry Weight | 1450 lbs | 658 kg |
| Ballast | 470 lbs | 213 kg |
| Hull Shape | Round bilge | |
| Construction Methods | Strip plank | |
| Major strip wood requirements for hull | 1840' of 5/8" x 1 1/4" (560m of 16x30mm) Western Red Cedar | |
| Guidance Use | 2-4 adults | |
| Drawing/Design Package | 9 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets | |
| Additions and alterations included with the plans | Larger sail plan - 245 sq.ft (22.76 sq.m) | |
