by Robert B. Harris
LOA 18' 7 ", BEAM 7' 91/2, DRAFT 1' 01/4", SAIL AREA 176 SWUARE FEET, DISPLACEMENT 900 LBS.
The ever increasing popularity of the catamaran type of sailing craft has brought with it an incessant demand for designs which are within the capability of amateur boatbuilders.
While the construction of a catamaran hull is no more complicated than for a more conventional type craft, there is of course the need for building twin hulls which are opposite hand but otherwise identical. Schizo, the name selected for this little boat is a contraction of schizophrenia, or dual personality, and seems well suited to the craft. This design has been carefully prepared and engineered. It should be followed closely and all details and dimensions adhered to exactly; any radical departures from the design will most certainly result in a faulty craft of uncertain performance. The building procedure and description of methods to be used will be helpful and should be followed as closely as conditions will permit.
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