BBSB Plans

[Capt. Frank Miller]

Thinking now of possibly building a BBSB or similar type hull. I am looking at Glen L'S plans (12') and Clark Crafts 14 sneakboat anyone have any thoughts or experience with these boats? The Clark Craft is the NON Stictch and glue model. I have done a lot of wood working and built a sculling boat and a Busick layout. But I would still like to keep it simple. Any other BBSB plans out there?

 

[Pete McMiller]

Here's one source for original plans for many boats: http://www.mysticseaport.org/library/collections/shipsplans.cfm?mtyp=vesseltype&mclass=4&mkind=research#itemclass including the BBSB.

John Gardner wrote several books on boat building and included plans in his books. I know I remember at least one BBSB design in there.

Good Luck

 

[Tom Scholberg]

Frank, I built an Armstrong Broadbill (Clark Craft) in 2000 and it has served me well actually above and beyond. Th main reason I am going to replace it is the internal ribs don't let it drain completely. Mid season I have to pull the floor and pull out the hulls, donut bags and loon s--it. Two bilge pumps help remove the dog water but a Devlin drains so much easier. Any specifics re the Broadbill just ask, I do like the boat it is just that there are better designs out there. BTW w/ a 25 Evinrude she runs 28 mph smooth and confident.