Design
Candlefish 18
Designed by Sam Devlin
An 18 ft 5 in open outboard skiff by Sam Devlin, the largest Candlefish, built on the hull of his Pelicano 18. It is tiller steered, with high freeboard, side seats more than 7 ft long and a large amount of dry stowage and reserve buoyancy. Beam is about 89 in, draft 10.6 in, dry hull weight 1,325 lb, and power is 40 to 70 hp. Chesapeake Light Craft sells the kit packages and Devlin sells the plans.
Stitch-and-glue, from traditional plans. CLC rates it advanced and estimates 300 hours, a figure that depends heavily on finish and outfitting. Measured medians from build logs appear below.
What building a Candlefish 18 actually takes
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| Design | Plans from | LOA | Logs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candlefish 18 | Devlin | 18′ 5″ (5.61 m) | 0 |
| Harbor Master Displacement 19 | Bateau | 18′ 5″ (5.61 m) | 0 |
| Pelicano 18 Center Console | Devlin | 18′ 5″ (5.62 m) | 0 |
| Pelicano 18 Shrimper | Devlin | 18′ 5″ (5.62 m) | 0 |
| Pelicano 18 Bassboat | Devlin | 18′ 4″ (5.59 m) | 0 |
| Dragster | Glen-L Marine | 18′ 6″ (5.64 m) | 0 |