by Edson I. Schock
LOA 18', BEAM 7', DRAFT 1' 10", DISPLACEMENT 2270 LBS.
Here is a launch that will make a good all-round utility boat as well as an able fishing craft. She requires some skill to build, but her popularity in rugged New England proves her reliability
This type of boat has certain characteristics which make it suitable for fishing among rocks, close to shore. It must be a good sea boat, capable of operating in reasonably rough water; it must have a fair amount of speed, without necessarily being a racing machine; it must have good acceleration so that it can jump clear of rocks if an unexpected wave tries to wash it ashore; it must maneuver well, being quick to answer the rudder; and it must have a cockpit from which to fish comfortably. In general these are desirable characteristics of any small launch, so this boat would make a good family runabout as well as a good fishing boat. The home boatbuilder should have some skill and experience with small-boat construction before undertaking the building of a boat such as this. She has steam bent frames, and the planking will require careful fitting. The construction is entirely conventional, and should present no difficulties.
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