Seeking plans, 26-28'

[BobGeo]

Hello, first time poster here, but have been lurking for several months. I'm interested in building a downeastern style boat between 26 and 28 feet. I would probably power with an outboard 125-150 HP. I'm interested in extended coastal cruising, possibly the "Great loop". I've got a little fiberglass experience and would also like to use Baltex Duracore strips. Has anyone built anything similar, or have used Duracore planking? I really like the Eastern 24 and would like to find plans similar, but a bit longer, 26-28'. I appreciate any feedback!
Thanks!!
Bob

 

[F/V First Team]

Something like this?

 

[F/V First Team]

28' 3" x 9' 5"

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[Tunascapes]

I like how you have the keel going most of the way back and then sloping up to the transom. We extended ours on the 26 seaway to pretty much your sketch and it makes an incredible difference.

 

[Eastporter]

28' 3" x 9' 5"

Zoom zoom

Nice looking illustration. Is that autocad software? Are you making this boat in the near future? What depth is the keel?

 

[F/V First Team]

just a doodle i've been working on in my spare time. if there is enough interest i'll do some sure, currently slated as a one-off for the time being. keel is like 3 inches or so, draft is like 10-11 i think

 

[Eastporter]

Cool- let's see a "doodle" of the pilothouse!

 

[F/V First Team]

east coast, west coast or maritime?

 

[Eastporter]

Definitely east coast!

 

[JoFishes]

east coast, west coast or maritime?

How about your DE hull design with a novi look like my 26' Sea Way Pilothouse.....Jo

 

[WoundUpMarine]

whats a maritime style pilothouse?

 

[JoFishes]

whats a maritime style pilothouse?

Glad YOU asked...... ??Canadien maritime??:-?

 

[F/V First Team]

Novi style, west coast with rounded forward cabin face

 

[WoundUpMarine]

ah ha, not a big fan of that i think

 

[F/V First Team]

its like being on a little tug boat

*toot toot*

 

[JoFishes]

Novi style, west coast with rounded forward cabin face

I think I have the boat this guy is looking for....it's already built, and 4 sale!!
BTW, I've got plenty of tattos and even more scars to keep them company!!Jo
Great sig!!

 

[F/V First Team]

Doodle-tastic

 

[El Mar]

Doodle her a bikini.

Is that Solidworks??

 

[F/V First Team]

Does this count as Mermaid of the day?

 

[El Mar]

Hahaha.