{"id":344,"date":"2025-09-04T12:45:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njordcraft.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=344"},"modified":"2025-09-11T19:16:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:16:45","slug":"ptarmigan-15-catamaran","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/njordcraft.co.za\/index.php\/product\/ptarmigan-15-catamaran\/","title":{"rendered":"Ptarmigan 15&#8242; Cruiser Catamaran"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"205\">Ptarmigan 15&#8242; catamaran \u2013 Easy Build, Stable &amp; Adventure-Ready<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"607\">Designed for simplicity and versatility, this <strong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"268\">15\u2019 Catboat<\/strong> is perfect for sailors who want an easy-to-build wooden boat that\u2019s stable, practical, and fun to sail. Created as an English version of the traditional catboat, she retains the catboat\u2019s renowned stability while offering a slightly narrower beam for efficient performance on rivers, estuaries, and sheltered waters like the Blackwater.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"938\">Construction is straightforward thanks to <strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"679\">stitch-and-epoxy methods<\/strong>. With just 12 sheets of 3\/8\u2019\u2019 and one sheet of 1\/2\u2019\u2019 plywood, you can build a strong, adaptable boat without complex joinery. Inside, you\u2019ll find space for <strong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"874\">two simple berths and camp cooking<\/strong>, making her ideal for overnight trips and weekend adventures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"970\">This design is flexible too:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1214\">\n<li data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1041\">\n<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1041\">Wide side decks (or choose maximum cabin width with no side decks)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1118\">\n<p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1118\">Centreboard version, or build with a fixed ballast keel and bilge plates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1160\">\n<p data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1160\">Yawl rig option included in the plans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1214\">\n<p data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1214\">Alternative 14\u2019 x 5\u2019 motor boat version available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1436\">Despite her compact size, the <strong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1261\">15\u2019 Catboat<\/strong> delivers comfort and capability. She can be left on a mooring, easily trailed when needed, and offers stability that inspires confidence for new and seasoned sailors alike.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1459\"><strong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1457\">Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1645\">\n<li data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1483\">\n<p data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1483\">LOD: 15 ft (4.57 m)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1507\">\n<p data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1507\">Beam: 5 ft (1.52 m)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1544\">\n<p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1544\">Draft: 10\u2019\u2019 \/ 3\u2019 (0.25 \/ 0.91 m)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1584\">\n<p data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1584\">Sail Area: 115 sq. ft. (10.7 sq.m.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1645\">\n<p data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1645\">Weight: ~650 lbs (295 kg), plus optional 150 lbs ballast<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1776\">Build your <strong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1677\">own Ptarmigan 15&#8242; catamaran<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a beautiful, adaptable wooden sailboat that\u2019s just as enjoyable to construct as it is to sail.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1776\">\u00a0Specifications<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1776\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-19\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-19\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Description<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Imperial<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Metric<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">LOA<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">15'<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.58m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Beam<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5' and 6'<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.52m and 1.83m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hull Mid Depth<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1'10\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.56m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Draft<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10\" or 3'<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.25m or 0.92m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sail Area<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">114 sq.ft<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10.7 sq.m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Estimated Dry weight<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">650lbs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">295kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ballast<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">150lbs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">68kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Head Room<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3'7\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.09m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Berths<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hull Shape<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Flat bottom plank plus 2 planks per side<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Construction method<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Stitch and tape<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Plywood Requirements<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">12 x 9mm sheets<br \/>\n1 x 12mm sheet<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Drawing\/ Design Package<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">6 x A1 drawings<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">21 x A4 instructions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Guidance usage<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2 - 3 Adults inland waterways<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Additions and alterations included with the plans<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bilge Keels<br \/>\nOpen Version with bulwark and high peaked gaff yawl rig with jib on bowsprit<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-19 from cache --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"291\"><strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"289\">A stable, easy-to-build 15\u2019 Catboat with space for two berths and camp cooking. 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