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Woods Designs specialise in the design of sailing catamarans for both home and professional builders. Founded in 1981 we now boast possibly the largest and most comprehensive range of catamaran designs in the world. Designs range in size from 14’ to 45’ and types include beach catamarans, open deck cruising catamarans, bridgedeck cabin cruisers, racing catamarans and trailable boats. Boats can be built in a range of materials of which the most popular include sheet ply, cold moulded ply, strip plank cedar and foam sandwich. Email: [email protected]
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Discussion in ' Boat Design ' started by SnappyB , Sep 29, 2019 .
After quite a few months of reading/research I've decided that I want to build a smallish cruising catamaran. It seems like it would be the best way for me to acquire the kind of boat that I would like to have. I originally liked the idea of the Wharram designed tiki 30, but I think that the Richard Woods Gypsy 8.5m has better accommodations in a slightly smaller package. Plus (almost) standing headroom!! My question to anyone with experience in Woods Boats would be, how difficult are the plans to understand for someone with little knowledge in woodworking/boat building? I understand some of the basics of woodworking from high school shop and have read and watched a few videos on plywood stitch and glue, but those can only be so useful. The Wharram plans seem to be extremely easy to understand for first time builders, some places even described them as "as good as a boat building coarse". My father is a life long carpenter and would be able to help me through the odd snag or difficulty but I don't want to rely on him to heavily. Thanks for any input
Richard tends to be pretty high level, but very thorough. But he usually sends you build pics. And I recommend you consider joining bateau.com or a builder's forum. Bateau is a s&g site mainly. I post often on my build blog and answer other builder's questions on my foam Wood's build. And I would be happy to be a resource. Many things in a foam build are similar to s&g. Richard is also pretty decent with responding to emails; although that can get to be too much. His boats are special. I encourage you to go for it. He also has a builder forum with a handful of guys that can respond.
I am sure that the plan's for Richard's Gypsy should be easily understandable. I wanted to do the same as you, about 15 years ago - I bought a set of study plans for Gypsy but then other things happened / got in the way, and this project never got off the ground. In many areas on Richard's website www.sailingcatamarans.com he posts random selections of construction plans for his boats - they appear to be very clear and concise to me, but you should have a good look through all the free study plans on offer on the site so that you can form your own opinion. Here is a link to the 'new' forum mentioned by Fallguy - woodsdesigns https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/woodsdesigns/index.php
Thank you for your interest in my Gypsy design. A large number have been built over the years. It is a simple boat to build, nearly all flat panel. Either using foam sandwich or ply hulls. You can also build round bilge hulls but that's only recommended if you like boat building. I built the first Gypsy for my own use so know the boat well. That was nearly 25 years ago, under a new owner it sailed to Morocco last year. Several others have made ocean crossings. So the design is well proven and will last a lifetime. The Gypsy plans comprise 7 large (ie A1 or A2) sheets plus 60 A3 (legal) sheets of more detail drawings and photos. One the left menu of my website is a link to some free plan sheets which will give you an idea. A studyplan costs GBP13 and you can also buy partial plans at a greatly reduced rate. These include all the building plans except the lines plans and offsets. So you cannot build the hulls but can see how to build the boat. And in the case of Gypsy you can actually build the central cuddy, beams and cockpit before buying the upgrade to full plans I hope that helps. Incidentally Dan Fall is building the prototype of a modified design, so his plans are not as developed as the Gypsy plans We will be in the Neuse River/Oriental area in early December if you want to meet up Richard Woods of Woods Designs www.sailingcatamarans.com
I do apologize. I had planned to edit my post and remind the fellow I am building the first demountable Skoota. It is not a simple boat to build, but Richard accomodated my needs since I want to get the boat to the west coast at 17' beam. This is not the same as a boat built many times like Gypsy. Richard has been incredibly gratious and kind and patient with me and my build is going well. I reiterate. If you are able to build a Gypsy; it will be a great thing. Building a boat is an incredible experience. Building a Wood's design even better, because Richard loves sailing enough to really design great sailboats and those are proven designs. The ply Gypsy would be much easier to build and cheaper by far than foam.
Thank you all for your responses, I'll definitely check out the other builders forums. A few days before posting I purchased the study plans, however my computer was to small to see them well. I opened them on a friends larger screened desktop last night and they seemed very clear. I've decided it's definitely the boat I would like to build. Hopefully within the next few weeks I'll be able to purchase the plans and start sourcing materials.
SnappyB said: ↑ Thank you all for your responses, I'll definitely check out the other builders forums. A few days before posting I purchased the study plans, however my computer was to small to see them well. I opened them on a friends larger screened desktop last night and they seemed very clear. I've decided it's definitely the boat I would like to build. Hopefully within the next few weeks I'll be able to purchase the plans and start sourcing materials. Click to expand...
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These models are designed by renown British naval architect Richard Woods, the maestro of catamaran designs. Richard Woods, not only designs catamarans, he sails them across oceans…. repeatedly. He has a lot to say on the subject of catamaran hull design and you can find more about him from our special interview series with him .
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Based in the UK, Woods Designs is run by Richard Woods and specialises in the design of multihulls for both home and professional builders. Founded in 1981 we now boast possibly the most comprehensive range of catamaran designs in the world. Click here for stock designs, which range in size from 8' to 38' and types include beach catamarans ...
10ft 2 sheet ply Duo dinghy. 24ft Strider sailing fast. 36ft Mirage open deck catamaran. All Our Designs. Woods Designs specialise in the design of sailing catamarans for both home and professional builders. However we also have a small range of dinghies, trimarans and power catamarans. Scroll down to see the full list, divided into lengths and ...
Strike 18 Main Hull Plans Download. $175.00. About Woods Downloadable Plans Click HERE to download Free Study Plans The 18ft STRIKE is a trimaran design that uses a 16ft beach cat as the outriggers/amas and rig. The main hull is plywood and has a dory shape that is extremely easy to build.
Sailing Catamarans - About Richard Woods. production Strider 24. plywood Romany 34. lightweight 14ft Zeta mainhull. Strike 15 trimaran at speed. 28ft Skoota in British Columbia. 10ft 2 sheet ply Duo dinghy. 24ft Strider sailing fast. 36ft Mirage open deck catamaran.
Richard Woods. Woods Designs specialise in the design of sailing catamarans for both home and professional builders. Founded in 1981 we now boast possibly the largest and most comprehensive range of catamaran designs in the world. Designs range in size from 14' to 45' and types include beach catamarans, open deck cruising catamarans, bridgedeck ...
Strider Turbo catamaran by Woods Designs ... First time sailing Strider Richard Woods 2011 changed from a windrush 600 to a wooden Strider. Designed by Richard Woods. This is a wide version, 5,3m instead of the standard 4.3. She sails lovely. She will need some TLC to get her completely to our liking.
Richard designed the catamaran that Diane circumnavigated on with her family, a modified Woods 40 Meander. Richard has been designing for a very long time all the way back to the 1970's when working with Derek Kelsall and James Wharram. He has designed more boats than he can recall mostly in the 8 to 40 foot range.
Richard Woods. Woods Designs specialise in the design of sailing catamarans for both home and professional builders. Founded in 1981 we now boast possibly the largest and most comprehensive range of catamaran designs in the world. Designs range in size from 14' to 45' and types include beach catamarans, open deck cruising catamarans ...
Richard Woods Designs. ·. January 22, 2016 ·. Skoota 32 Power catamaran - an introduction. In the last 3 years we have cruised over 4000 miles in our own Skoota 28. From north of Vancouver Island to the Bahamas it has proven to be a great liveaboard cruising boat for a couple. I write this on board at anchor during a gale in the Bahamas ...
Catamaran Daggerboards and Keels - Woods Interview # 9. I am with Richard Woods, and we are talking about catamarans. He's a legendary catamaran designer and experienced catamaran sailor of many different designs. This is one of several interviews we're having on different topics. Today, we're talking about daggerboards versus keels.
Richard Woods Designs. · August 11, 2020 ·. Erik's home built Chat 18 catamaran has just celebrated its second birthday! Erik reports: "We are still sailing, and very much enjoying the boat! I've had a new mainsail made, which made a huge difference. See the picture of the sail, the boat is noticeably faster.
Richard designed the catamaran that Diane circumnavigated on with her family, a modified Woods 40 Meander. Richard has been designing for a very long time all the way back to the 1970's when working with Derek Kelsall and James Wharram. He has designed more boats than he can recall mostly in the 8 to 40 foot range.
Richard Woods Designs, Torpoint, Cornwall. 2,143 likes · 17 talking about this. Somewhere to discuss the sailing and powerboat designs by Richard Woods of Woods Designs. Richard Woods Designs, Torpoint, Cornwall. 2,135 likes · 32 talking about this. ...
Chat 18 daysailing catamaran with small cuddy. The Chat 18 is a safe day sailing catamaran designed for sheltered waters and is very simple and easy to sail. Even so, it is still a fun and responsive boat. Comprehensive building plans cost GBP140. Please click on the button below if you wish to buy plans.
Richard has been incredibly gratious and kind and patient with me and my build is going well. I reiterate. If you are able to build a Gypsy; it will be a great thing. Building a boat is an incredible experience. Building a Wood's design even better, because Richard loves sailing enough to really design great sailboats and those are proven designs.
Part 1: Notes from Richard Woods. Since the America's Cup experimented with going multihull, there's been a lot of interest in catamaran performance and the catamaran hull designs that define performance. Many guys are investigating whether to buy a catamaran or design and build their dream boat.
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Woods. These models are designed by renown British naval architect Richard Woods, the maestro of catamaran designs. Richard Woods, not only designs catamarans, he sails them across oceans…. repeatedly. He has a lot to say on the subject of catamaran hull design and you can find more about him from our special interview series with him.
Elf Catamaran built 2019. Oran Mara - Woods Elf 26 - Built 2019 - Ashore at Ardfern Yacht Centre, Argyll, Scotland £25,000. Oran Mara is the most recent updated design by Richard Woods and was professionally built by Elf Catamaran SRL in 2019 to Richard Woods specification.
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Sailing Catamarans - Forum. production Strider 24. plywood Romany 34. lightweight 14ft Zeta mainhull. Strike 15 trimaran at speed. 28ft Skoota in British Columbia. 10ft 2 sheet ply Duo dinghy. 24ft Strider sailing fast. 36ft Mirage open deck catamaran.