Description
18âx 11â (hull beam 3â). Ultra simple stitch and tape construction using 10 sheets of 1/4ââ and 4 sheets of 3/8ââ ply. Built-in buoyancy, good storage and sit-in hulls which may, under a canvas canopy be used for sleeping as well as the bridge deck area making her an ideal coastal/beach camping boat. Beams are simply bolted to the hulls and each hull may be made in two parts and bolted together.
18' Hawk Particulars |
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LOA | 18' | 5.49m |
OA Beam | 11' | 3.36m |
Hull beam | 3'2" | 0.97m |
Hull Mid Depth | 2'4" | 0.71m |
Draft | 8"/2'8" | 0.2/0.81m |
Sail Area | 135 sq.ft | 12.56 sq.m |
Approx. Dry Weight | 386 lbs | 175 kg |
Hull Shape | Flat bottom single chine | |
Construction Methods | Stitch and tape | |
Major plywood requirements for hull | 10 sheets of 6mm and 4 sheets of 9mm plywood | |
Guidance Use | 4 adults + | |
Drawing/Design Package | 3 x A1 drawings + 7 x A4 instruction sheets | |
Additions and alterations included with the plans | Alternative low aspect ratio fixed keel and vertical transom |