Description
This project presents the amateur builder with little more difficulty than building an Enterprise dinghy. She is of multi-chine configuration with pre-shaped bottom, hog and bulkheads for quick construction. The latest low waterline beam/planing design has been used and yet she has 3/4 berths and sitting headroom. Plans include sail construction for the amateur sail maker. The keel lifts vertically using winch and tackle and is made of mild steel sheet with a lead bulb bolted to the bottom.
Micro 18 Particulars |
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LOA | 18' | 5.49m |
Beam | 8' | 2.44m |
Hull Mid Depth | 3'6" | 1.07m |
Draft | 3'6" | 1.07m |
Sail Area | 199 sq.ft | 18.5 sq.m |
Approx. Dry Weight | 1300 lbs | 590 kg |
Ballast | 315 lbs | 143 kg |
Maximum Headroom | 4'5" | 1.35m |
Number of berths | 3 | |
Hull Shape | Narrow flat bottom with 3 planks per side | |
Construction Methods | Ply over frame and strip plank | |
Major plywood requirements for hull |
2 x 3mm sheets 2 x 4mm sheets 14 x 6mm sheets 4 x 9mm sheets 1 x 12mm sheets |
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Guidance Use | Estuary, coastal | |
Drawing/Design Package | 12 x A1 drawings | |
Additions and alterations included with the plans |