{"id":392,"date":"2025-09-04T13:50:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njordcraft.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=392"},"modified":"2025-09-11T19:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:05:29","slug":"20-cygnet-yacht","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/njordcraft.co.za\/index.php\/product\/20-cygnet-yacht\/","title":{"rendered":"20&#8242; Cygnet yacht"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"204\"><strong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"202\">20\u2019 Cygnet Two Barge Yacht Plans \u2013 Classic Style, Shallow Draft &amp; Flexible Design<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"478\">The 20\u2019 Cygnet Two Barge Yacht combines traditional Thames sailing barge inspiration with modern versatility. Its multi-chine hull adds elegance and performance while maintaining a low draft, perfect for exploring the UK East Coast\u2019s shallow waters and inland waterways.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"740\">Designed for comfort and practicality, the Cygnet Two features 4 berths, a small galley, and a WC compartment. The coachroof includes an optional lift-up section, giving extra headroom at anchor, making overnight trips and extended cruising more comfortable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"818\">Builders can choose from several keel options to suit their sailing style:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1128\">\n<li data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"924\">\n<p data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"924\"><strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"881\">Long shallow central ballast keel with steel bilge keels<\/strong> \u2013 ideal for stability in shallow waters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1023\">\n<p data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1023\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"982\">Long shallow ballast keel with offset pivoted board<\/strong> \u2013 for adjustable draft in tight spots.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1128\">\n<p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1128\"><strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1081\">Deeper central keel without bilge or pivoted boards<\/strong> \u2013 for enhanced performance in deeper waters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1409\">Construction is straightforward with plywood over frame, making this project achievable for home boatbuilders. The thoughtfully designed hull offers balance, seaworthiness, and the timeless charm of classic barge yachts, while the flexible layout adapts to your personal needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1432\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1430\">Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<li data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1468\">\n<p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1468\">LOA: 20\u2019 \u2013 compact yet spacious<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1512\">\n<p data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1512\">4 berths with galley and WC compartment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1562\">\n<p data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1562\">Optional lift-up coachroof for extra headroom<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1622\">\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1622\">Multiple keel configurations for shallow or deep waters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1683\">\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1683\">Plywood over frame construction \u2013 ideal for DIY builders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<p data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1749\">Perfect for coastal cruising, estuaries, and inland waterways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>20&#8242; Cygnet two barge yacht specifications<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-35\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-35\">\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\">20'<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6.1m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Beam<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">6'10\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.08m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hull Mid Depth<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Draft<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1'7\" or 3'3\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.48m or 1.04m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sail Area<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">265 sq.ft<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">24.61 sq.m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Estimated Dry weight<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3263 lbs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1480 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ballast<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">979 lbs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">444 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Headroom<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4'7\" or 5'7\" with raised roof<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.4m or 1.7m with raised roof<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Berths<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4<\/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\">Multi chine<\/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\">ply over frame<\/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\">27 x 9mm sheets<\/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\">12 x A1 drawings<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">12 x A4 instructions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Guidance usage<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Estuary, Coastal, lake<\/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-35 from cache -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>20\u2019 Cygnet Two \u2013 Build your shallow-draft barge-style yacht with 4 berths, galley, WC, and versatile keel options for coastal and inland adventures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":459,"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":[29],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-392","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-selway-fisher","7":"product_cat-yacht-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":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>20&#039; 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