Plastic Classic Forum

Yeah, I realized after I had posted that it did not make much sense to use as storage. I am trying to visualize it as if there were no engine. I'm one of those fans of the Pardey's who argue that a small outboard, while less convenient, is also less fuss to maintain than an inboard. No offense inten...

What a beautiful sheer line. I'm sure it is in the eye of the beholder. Bill thanks for the offer. I would be interested in that measurement from aft end of mast to break between cabin and cockpit. I would also be curious to see a picture of the bilge area under the engine, although the access may l...

I totally agree that the Wanderer aught to be more sea kindly in rough weather than a light displacement boat. In pondering the righting ability, I only mean in comparison to another boat of similar displacement, where the deeper draft would inherently provide a greater righting arm. My understandin...

Just a note: If you like the Wanderer because you want a centerboarder, then never mind ;) But if you like the Wanderer for other reasons, then do you know about the Coaster? It was made as a "sister" to the Wanderer and is basically the same boat but with a fixed keel. It draws a bit mor...

You have done some beautiful work. Love that fire engine red. I like the lines and general design of the Wanderer very much, but keep wondering how much bilge is left after all the space taken up by the centerboard. From your pictures it looks like any bilge pump must live under the engine bed and b...