19’6″ White Swan Cruiser
R6558,75
“Expand your cruising adventures with the 19’6’’ Grey Swan Cruiser. Buildable in ply/epoxy or GRP, she offers a spacious four-berth cabin, flexible keel options, and inboard engine compatibility—perfect for home boatbuilders seeking comfort and versatility.”
Description
19’6’’ White Swan Cruiser Plans – More Space, Versatile & Easy to Build
The 19’6’’ White Swan Cruiser is an expanded version of the classic 16’ Grey Swan, designed in response to popular demand. The extra 3’6’’ of length adds significantly more cabin and storage space, while the beam remains modest to preserve excellent sailing performance.
The standard layout offers a four-berth arrangement with a cooker, fold-away basin, and room for a bucket WC. However, the design is fully adaptable to your preferences. Builders can also choose between a centreboard, bilge keels, or a central ballast keel, depending on sailing conditions and personal preference.
Construction is straightforward. Start with pre-shaped frames, fore-and-aft members, and a bottom panel assembled into a rigid prefabricated structure. Then apply stringers, followed by hull panels cut oversize and trimmed to fit. For added flexibility, the plans now include fiberglass (GRP) construction details, which require no mould and are similar to ply/epoxy methods.
Additionally, the plans provide a modified centreboard arrangement and inboard engine installation details. The design accommodates a 9 hp Yanmar inboard, keeping the centreboard below the cabin sole with cockpit controls for ease of handling.
With extra space, versatile construction options, and practical modern upgrades, the 19’6’’ Grey Swan is perfect for home boatbuilders who want a capable, comfortable cruiser ideal for coastal and sheltered water adventures.
Key Features:
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Extended 19’6’’ hull for increased cabin and storage space
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Four-berth standard layout with cooker, fold-away basin, and bucket WC
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Flexible keel options: centreboard, bilge keels, or central ballast keel
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Pre-shaped ply assembly with optional GRP (fiberglass) construction
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Modified centreboard design for smooth handling
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Inboard engine installation (9 hp Yanmar) with cockpit control
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Ideal for cruising, coastal sailing, and weekend adventures
Specifications
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 19'6" | 5.95m |
| Beam | 7'3" | 2,2m |
| Hull Mid Depth | 3'3" | 0.99m |
| Draft | 1'4" or 4'4" | 0.4m or 1.32m |
| Sail Area | 223 sq.ft | 20.7 sq.m |
| Estimated Dry weight | 2800lbs | 1270kg |
| Ballast | 800lbs | 363kg |
| Engine | ||
| Head Room | 5'2" | 1.57m |
| Berths | 3 | |
| Hull Shape | U shaped, flat bottom plank with 3 planks per side | |
| Construction method | Stitch and tape or ply over frame and strip plank | |
| Plywood requirements | 4 x 6mm sheet 23 x 9mm sheet 8 x 12mm sheets | |
| Drawing/ Design Package | 10 x A1 drawings | 15 x A4 instructions |
| Guidance usage | Estuary, coastal, cross channel | |
| Additions and alterations included with the plans | Centre board arrangement with board completely below the cabin sole Inboard Engine Moulds for strip planking Lift cabin top |
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