17′ 6″ Evening Swan Cruiser
R5843,25
Build your own Extended Grey Swan Cruiser. Extra cabin and cockpit space, room for a galley, Porta-loo, and inboard or outboard engine. Plans include pre-shaped ply and strip plank construction options.
Description
Evening Swan Cruiser Plans – Spacious, Versatile & Easy to Build
The Evening Swan Cruiser builds on our classic Grey Swan design. With a longer hull, she offers extra cabin and cockpit space, making overnight trips more comfortable. Moreover, she provides room for a basic galley, a Porta-loo, and even an inboard engine.
In addition, the extended cockpit allows the crew to move around freely, while the inboard engine mounts under the cockpit sole aft of the cabin. Alternatively, the plans include an outboard well for more flexibility.
Her long central ply box ballast keel, combined with bilge keels, keeps the boat stable and allows it to sit upright when drying out. Builders start with pre-shaped ply bulkheads, transom, and fore/aft girders. Next, they add chine stringers, either standard or with epoxy fillets, and then attach the hull panels from the plans.
For a more refined finish, the plans also include strip planked hull details and moulds, letting you craft a beautifully fair hull. Overall, the Extended Grey Swan offers extra space, a practical layout, and versatile construction options, making her a rewarding project for home boatbuilders seeking a capable and comfortable cruiser.
Key Features:
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Extended hull for more cabin and cockpit space
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Sleeps 2 with room for a galley and Porta-loo
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Inboard or outboard engine options
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Long central box ballast keel with bilge keels for stability
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Pre-shaped ply construction with epoxy filleted chine options
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Strip planked hull option with mould shapes included
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Ideal for coastal cruising and sheltered waters
17′ 6″ Evening Swan Specifications
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 17"6" | 5.3m |
| Beam | 7'3" | 2,2m |
| Hull Mid Depth | 3'1" | 0.94m |
| Draft | 2' | 0.61m |
| Sail Area | 216 sq.ft | 20.07sq.m |
| Estimated Dry weight | 2547 lbs | 1155kg |
| Ballast | 630 lbs | 286kg |
| Engine | 9hp inboard 0r 5hp outboard | |
| Head Room | 5'2" | 1.57m |
| Berths | 2 | |
| Hull Shape | U shaped, flat bottom plank with3 planks per side or round bilge and narrow flat bottom with 5 planks per side | |
| Construction method | Stitch and tape or ply over frame and strip plank | |
| Plywood requirements | 23 x 9mm sheet 2 x 18mm sheets | 580m of 15 x 30mm |
| Drawing/ Design Package | 15 x A1 drawings | 16 x A4 instructions |
| Guidance usage | Estuary, coastal, cross channel | |
| Additions and alterations included with the plans | Gaff yawl rig Bermudan rig Centre board arrangement Water Ballast Moulds for strip planking |
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