by V.P. Crockett
Want a real boat? Build this sweet and salty 30 ft. schooner!
One of the smallest schooners to sail the Maine coast, this “big-little” thirty footer is fun to sail and a joy to own. Designed and built for the rugged waters of Maine, she is at home in deep water anywhere. Strongly and heavily built, she sails well in light air and when it is really blowing she can take it with the best of them. With her saucy sheer and down-easter look she reminds many people of the old timers that were once so plentiful on the coast. The accommodations in this little schooner are very spacious for her size. She has an extra-large galley with sink, icebox and stove and ample space for dishes and stowage. Her toilet room is good size and includes a large linen locker and wash basin. Forward of the toilet and galley are the main cabin berths which double as seats. Upper berths may be added to sleep four in the main cabin. In the forward cabin there are two berths and ample storage space. One of the keynotes of this design is the lack of frills or gimcracks. She was designed for comfort and sea-going ability with the accent on common sense design. The engine is a 16 HP Palmer which gives a good honest 51/2 knots without any fuss. Her sail plan is moderate and it has to be really blowing before reefing is thought of. Although this boat was designed, and the plans drawn, for professional builders there have been many of the plans purchased by amateur builders and there is no reason why, if one is patient and takes his time, the amateur builder could not build a boat to be proud of.
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