A Hawk being built in the
Philippines by David Blowers
18’x 11’ (hull
beam 3’). Ultra simple stitch and tape construction
using 10 sheets of 1/4’’ and 4 sheets of 3/8’’
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 |
| 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 |
