Description
Note: This plan has been updated and amended. It can now be built with a unique rig. It is a rig with a vertical mainsail shortening system, normal stays, and a jib. It is a further development of my mast top rotor, which I developed for the Tiny Tri some years ago. The system is working perfectly. - Bernd
The SC 435 was my first catamaran design. I designed the boat 1979. I lost count how many plans for this boat I have sold. The sail in almost any country of the world where there is water. But the SC 435 story is going on.The last addition is the blue cat which was built in Island.
SC 435 has asymmetrical hulls and is build in a form of matched hole technique used in the aircraft industry. In this way the hulls are self aligning. There is no need for jigs etc. The hulls are plywood/glass/epoxy constructions. One hull consists of only 10 parts! Beams and mast are made from standard aluminum tubes to speed up construction and safe money.The boat is a perfect beach cat, very good to handle even in a lot of wind. No tools are necessary to set the boat up, or break down after a days sail. The boat is light enough for roof rack transport.
We designed and built our SC 435 in eight weeks spare time others dit it in 4 weeks!
The plans are delivered as an E-book in PDF format with a step by step building instruction (18 pages) and 22 drawings
Click HERE to download an info sheet which includes a Bill of Materials
Specifications | ||
L.o.a. | - | 4.35 m |
Beam | - | 2.10 m |
Empty weight | - | 66 kg |
Sails | - | 13 m² |
Additional Information
Measurement: |
Metric |
Designer Name: |
Bernd Kohler |
Sail area (Imperial / Metric): |
140 sq. ft / 13 sq. m |
Rig Type: |
Sloop |
Rudder: |
Kick-up |
Length (range): |
8' - 15'11"' / 2.44m - 4.85m |
LOA: |
14' 3" / 4,35m |
Length at Waterline: |
14,5 ft/4,35m |
Beam: |
7 ft/ 2,10m |
Hull Weight: |
85 - 199 lbs / 38.56 - 90.27kg |
Estimated Hull Weight: |
total weight 145 lb/ 66 kg |
Draft: |
6" - 11" / 15.24 - 30.27cm |
Unloaded Draft: |
10"/ 0.25 m |
Weight Capacity: |
140 kg |
Primary Material: |
Marine Plywood |
Method of Construction: |
Stitch and Glue |
Hull: |
Multihull |
Hull Type: |
Planing |
Hull Shape: |
asymmetrical |
Power Source: |
Wind |
Built-in Floatation: |
Yes |
Trailerable: |
Yes |
Cartop: |
Yes |
Unit of Measure: |
Metric |
Instruction Manual: |
Step-by-Step Instructions |
Lofting Required: |
No |
Recommended Experience Level: |
Beginner |
Designer's Thoughts on Experience Level: |
Can be built flat on a workbench |
Boat Type: |
Sailboat |