Longboat 21

 

Designed by Barry Long in 1978 this design has stood the test of time. It is as relevent now as it was when first designed. It is an extremely economical, safe and seaworthy vessel. Designed when the world was in the grips of oil shortages and the demand for small seaworthy displacement cruiser and fishing boats was at it's peak, this design gained instant acceptance. Still immensely popular after 30 years (as their current resale price reflects) well over 500 of this design have been built and are currently in service in all parts of the world from Alaska to Australia and beyond. You can build the Longboat 21 as a Family Cruiser with emphasis on accommodation, or as the Fisherman Version with a clear working deck. The Plans and Full Size Patterns are available for Fibreglass construction in either C-Flex, Airex or Balsa Core Sandwich .

The STUDY PLAN PACKAGE includes a materials list, layouts, plan and profile to scale, construction drawings showing the methods of build and other miscellaneous items. At only $31 plus postage for the study plan package it will allow you to better understand the methods of construction and to ascertain whether you have the basic skills necessary to complete such a venture.

 

L.O.D. 6.40 m 21'    0"
L.W.L. 5.63 m 18'    6"
BEAM 2.44 m 8'    0"
DRAFT 0.61 m 2'    0"

Cruiser Version

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This family cruiser Longboat 21 has had the cabin extended
and fully curtained by the owner/builder.

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This particular boat was built at Marine Park, Brisbane and "sailed"
on its own bottom across the Coral Sea to New Guinea. Read the story of this
journey by clicking here.

Fisherman Version

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Fishing boat versions of this boat
are in service throughout the world.

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This boat is also available as a deck and hull kit for
you to fit out at home or even as a completely finished vessel.
For details please click here.

 

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