The Duckworks 2000 Amateur Design
Competition
(click here for the
judges picks)
The List:
This is the list of entries for the Duckworks 2000 Amateur Design Competition
in alphabetical order. I urge you to review the brief, then study each design before
voting. Use the links above to vote, view the results, and to discuss the various
designs. Have fun. By the way, you should observe the honor system, and only
vote one time. |
Gavin Atkin |
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Review of Brief
THE BOAT:
is for cruising safely in coastal
areas normally displaying settled conditions. This implies some attention to both shoal
ability and seaworthiness.
must use sail as its primary motive
power.
must be legally trailerable behind a
family car. Design to your local laws or max beam 2.5m, up to you. Launch and retrieval
should be easy for two people.
must be capable of acting as a basic
home to 2 adults for up to a week. Cabins, cuddies, boom tents, beaching and shore
camping, or combinations of these are all acceptable.
must be home buildable with normal
DIY hand/ power tools
materials & construction methods are open.
must cost under $US10k or
equivalent, including trailer which, along with items providing motive power, may be
second hand. All other material/fittings to be new.
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Bluestone |
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Castles in the
Air |
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John Foster |
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Sharper |
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Milton Johnson |
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Questing Beast |
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Dana Munkelt |
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Outrigger |
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John Perry |
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19 Foot Cruising
Trimaran |
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David Routh |
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Simple Cruiser |
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Michael Surface |
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Little Big
Boat |
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David Telles |
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Square Knot |
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Marc Van Dressel |
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Catamarc |

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CCC550 |
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RectoVerso |
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Trimarc |
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Peter Vanderwaart |
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Punter |
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Horst Werner |
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5 M Folding
Tri |
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Dave Zeiger |
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Trilobyte |
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