Seaclipper 20 Trimaran

Extended coastal cruising in coastal waters is comfortable in the seaclipper 24 design.

Seaclipper 20 trimaran. It can be built in less than 6 months by an individual or as a family project the plans are highly detailed and easy to follow with full size patterns for many hull parts provided to facilitate the process. He told us back in june that he d share some thoughts about the boat after he got it on the water and tested it out and he makes good on that promise here. Boat designer john marples has added some modifications to seaclipper 20 trimaran building plans for any sc20 owners that may want them. The seaclipper 34 has demountable beams with bolted connections this boat is intended for seasonal transport and assembly will take a few hours.

The result is a new version of the sailboat a seaclipper 20 sport. Sailor and diy boatbuilder bill rowe is selling his seaclipper 20 trimaran. The crew sits in a secure cockpit steering with foot pedals with all sail controls arranged on a dash board close at hand. The seaclipper 13 16 20 24 and 28 are swing wing designs for easy trailering.

Our sc20 mad dash has been a great fun boat. I launched her 2015 after a 2 year build. Upon release designer john marples sent me the following joe the plans are officially available for the seaclipper 20 including full size patterns for all bulkheads. Performance is lively with good steering control in a comfortable forward facing semi reclining position.

The hull is constructed of 7 sheets of 1 4 six ply marine plywood five sheets of 3 8 nine ply and lumber in commonly available sizes. Simple plywood construction with epoxy adhesives is standard. The seaclipper 10 is a solo trainer and harbor racer is fun for the entire family. Bill lives in south hero vermont on lake champlain.

Sailor david hughes bought the seaclipper 20 trimaran that was advertised for sale here. 227 july august 2012 the central cockpit has enough room to seat four people. I asked john a few questions about the mods and he kindly replied with the info below. A family boat for all seasons.

217 nov dec 2010 and a class at the woodenboat school in the summer of 2011 built one in nine days see woodenboat no. This feature allows for quick launching from the trailer and moorage in a slip with or without the mast up. I started getting answers to that question as soon as i stepped aboard a seaclipper 16 designed by john marples of searunner multihulls and one of nine designs in the seaclipper series of trimarans. Mike o brien reviewed the design in woodenboat no.

Flat beam swing wing akas reduce the 16 beam to trailerable width.