The Evening Swan Cruiser<\/strong> builds on our classic Grey Swan design. With a longer hull, she offers extra cabin and cockpit space<\/strong>, making overnight trips more comfortable. Moreover, she provides room for a basic galley, a Porta-loo, and even an inboard engine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In addition, the extended cockpit allows the crew to move around freely<\/strong>, while the inboard engine mounts under the cockpit sole aft of the cabin<\/strong>. Alternatively, the plans include an outboard well<\/strong> for more flexibility.<\/p>\n Her long central ply box ballast keel<\/strong>, combined with bilge keels, keeps the boat stable and allows it to sit upright when drying out<\/strong>. Builders start with pre-shaped ply bulkheads, transom, and fore\/aft girders<\/strong>. Next, they add chine stringers, either standard or with epoxy fillets<\/strong>, and then attach the hull panels from the plans.<\/p>\n For a more refined finish, the plans also include strip planked hull details and moulds<\/strong>, letting you craft a beautifully fair hull<\/strong>. Overall, the Extended Grey Swan offers extra space, a practical layout, and versatile construction options<\/strong>, making her a rewarding project for home boatbuilders seeking a capable and comfortable cruiser.<\/p>\n Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n Extended hull for more cabin and cockpit space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sleeps 2 with room for a galley and Porta-loo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Inboard or outboard engine options<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Long central box ballast keel with bilge keels for stability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pre-shaped ply construction with epoxy filleted chine options<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strip planked hull option with mould shapes included<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ideal for coastal cruising and sheltered waters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 17′ 6″ Evening Swan Specifications<\/p>\n\n 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":442,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"product_brand":[19],"product_cat":[27],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-353","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-selway-fisher","7":"product_cat-pocket-cruiser-design-plans","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple","15":"entry","16":"content-bg","17":"loop-entry"},"yoast_head":"\n\n
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\n\t \nDescription<\/th> Imperial<\/th> Metric<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t LOA<\/td> 17\"6\"<\/td> 5.3m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Beam<\/td> 7'3\"<\/td> 2,2m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Hull Mid Depth<\/td> 3'1\"<\/td> 0.94m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Draft<\/td> 2'<\/td> 0.61m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Sail Area<\/td> 216 sq.ft<\/td> 20.07sq.m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Estimated Dry weight<\/td> 2547 lbs<\/td> 1155kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Ballast<\/td> 630 lbs<\/td> 286kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Engine<\/td> 9hp inboard 0r 5hp outboard<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Head Room<\/td> 5'2\"<\/td> 1.57m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Berths<\/td> 2<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Hull Shape<\/td> U shaped, flat bottom plank with3 planks per side or round bilge and narrow flat bottom with 5 planks per side<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Construction method<\/td> Stitch and tape or ply over frame and strip plank<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Plywood requirements<\/td> 23 x 9mm sheet
\n2 x 18mm sheets<\/td>580m of 15 x 30mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Drawing\/ Design Package<\/td> 15 x A1 drawings<\/td> 16 x A4 instructions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Guidance usage<\/td> Estuary, coastal, cross channel<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Additions and alterations included with the plans<\/td> Gaff yawl rig
\nBermudan rig
\nCentre board arrangement
\nWater Ballast
\nMoulds for strip planking<\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"