Design
Hercules
Designed by Glen-L Marine
A 24 ft 1 in trailerable semi-displacement cruising yacht from Glen-L Marine with standing headroom throughout, a forward head with shower, a real pilothouse with sliding door, and 600 miles of diesel range at 7 knots on about 10 hp. Sleeps two adults and two children; plywood on frame with a bulbous forefoot. Glen-L publish a beam of 8 ft 0 in and a hull depth of 6 ft 9 in.
The bare hull comes out at about 1600 lb. Displacement is 5532 lb. Headroom below is 6' to 6'-6". The hull is a semi-displacement, hard chine with practical cruising speed of 7 knots, and a maximum hull speed of approx. 9 knots. Bottom design features bulbous forefoot with a reverse curve at the chine. They draw a matching trailer for her. An unusually economical big-boat build for a family on a budget. Budget 1,200 to 2,000 hours over two to four years. Real hours from logged builds show below.
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