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26 ft Deadrise Boat or Trawler Yacht

Designed by Jay R. Benford

A 26 ft design from Jay Benford's catalog, drawn for carvel planked or plywood construction, so the same hull can be built in whichever suits the shop. One of the Deadrise Boat group, built on simple sawn frames, which is the plainest construction in the power range. The Ladybug and Strumpet trawler yachts grew out of these.

Benford publishes a displacement of 8,400 lb in coastal cruising trim, which is tanks full with the crew and their stores aboard rather than a shipping weight. Plans are sold to owner-builders, and study plans are sold separately for anyone wanting to look before committing.

What building a 26 ft Deadrise Boat or Trawler Yacht actually takes

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Design Plans from LOA Logs
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Lucky Pierre Glen-L Marine 25′ 11″ (7.9 m) 0
Escapade Glen-L Marine 26′ 2″ (7.98 m) 0