{"id":350,"date":"2025-09-04T12:51:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njordcraft.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=350"},"modified":"2025-09-04T12:51:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:51:47","slug":"16-foot-strip-plank-yacht-plans","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/njordcraft.co.za\/index.php\/product\/16-foot-strip-plank-yacht-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Morning Tide 16&#8242; Cruiser"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"211\">16\u2019 Morning Tide Strip Plank Yacht Plans \u2013 Comfort, Stability &amp; Easy Build<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"574\">Introducing the <strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"267\">16\u2019 Morning Tide Strip Plank Yacht<\/strong>, designed for sailors who want a stable, comfortable cruising yacht that\u2019s easy to build at home. Developed from our successful 14\u2019 and 18\u2019 Morning Tide designs, this version features <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"485\">full strip plank construction<\/strong> with <strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"523\">computer-faired mould shapes<\/strong>, a building jig, and detailed hull construction.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"829\">Unlike her smaller and larger sisters, this plan set focuses exclusively on <strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"680\">strip plank construction<\/strong>, ensuring precision and elegance in every plank. With generous beam and thoughtfully designed interiors, she maximizes comfort for her 16\u2019 length.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"867\">Two <strong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"851\">keel options<\/strong> are included:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1026\">\n<li data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"937\">\n<p data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"937\"><strong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"900\">Long keel with ballast box<\/strong> for traditional cruising stability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1026\">\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1026\"><strong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"988\">Shallow ballast keel with steel bilge plates<\/strong> to keep her upright when drying out<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1263\">Inside, there\u2019s space for <strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1075\">two decent berths<\/strong>, a compact <strong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1097\">galley<\/strong>, and a curtained area for a <strong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1141\">portable WC<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1177\">5\u20199\u201d self-draining cockpit<\/strong> ensures comfort while sailing, offering plenty of room for sitting and maneuvering.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1459\">Whether you\u2019re building your first cruising yacht or expanding your collection, the <strong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1387\">16\u2019 Morning Tide Strip Plank Yacht<\/strong> combines elegance, stability, and functionality in a manageable size.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1480\"><strong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1478\">Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1883\">\n<li data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1562\">\n<p data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1562\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1514\">Length Over Deck (LOD): 16\u2019<\/strong> \u2013 spacious and comfortable for extended trips<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1629\">\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1629\"><strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1593\">Strip plank construction<\/strong> with computer-faired mould shapes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1700\">\n<p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1700\"><strong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1652\">Two keel options<\/strong> \u2013 long keel or shallow keel with bilge plates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1751\">\n<p data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1751\"><strong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1715\">Sleeps 2<\/strong> with galley and Porta Potti space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1808\">\n<p data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1808\"><strong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1780\">Self-draining cockpit:<\/strong> 5\u20199\u201d for ease and comfort<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1883\">\n<p data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1883\"><strong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1836\">Heavy cruising design<\/strong> \u2013 generous beam and stability for open water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>16&#8242; Morning Tide Specifications<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-21\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-21\">\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' 10\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.83m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Beam<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">6'9\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.04m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hull Mid Depth<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3'2\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.96m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Draft<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2'4\" or 2'<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.64m or 0.61m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sail Area<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">142 sq.ft<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">13.17sq.m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Estimated Dry weight<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1900lbs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">862 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ballast<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">700lbs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">317 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Head Room<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4'6\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.38m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Berths<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2<\/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\">U shaped round bilge<\/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\">strip plank<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Strip Plank requirements<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1902' 5\/8\" c 1 1\/8\" <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">580m of 15 x 30mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Drawing\/ Design Package<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">7 x A1 drawings<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">7 x A4 instructions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Guidance usage<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/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\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-21 from cache -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"321\">Build your own 16\u2019 Morning Tide strip plank yacht. 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