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First Mate
Full Printed Plans
- $155.00
 
Please choose:
Imperial
Metric

First Mate plans include 26 A3 sheets of drawings, a small selection of photos, and an illustrated instruction manual of 57 pages. There are two separate editions of the plans – Imperial and Metric – be sure to choose.

A fifteen foot Beachcruiser for Sail, Oar, and Small Outboard

First Mate has the same rigs and layout as the very successful Phoenix III, but uses an easy-to-build stitch-and-glue hull. Primary dimensions are 15ft x 5ft x 5-1/2inches. 

See Photos Here

  • Three rig options are included in the plans
  • 57 page colour-illustrated instruction manual
  • Plans contain 26 sheets of A3 drawings, and 2 sheets of A4 drawings
  • Designed to be sailed, rowed, or powered by a small outboard
  • Lightweight "Stitch-and-Glue" wood/epoxy construction
  • Built-in buoyancy tanks
  • Pivoting centreboard and rudder
  • Rig stows within length of boat for trailering

 


 


 

Read Ross Lillistone's essays:

Stitch-and-Glue

The Perfect Beachcruiser