Tom Thumb 24

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This boat can be built utilizing frameless steel construction techniques. The object is to provide the undoubted strength of steel while allowing the construction to be kept relatively light. Even so, this design does displace a considerable 3,590 and the waves think twice about throwing her about, making her an ideal boat for those who wish to build this smallest of ocean cruisers.

The large scale plans include full size patterns for all frames thereby saving much time in lofting out. This design does make for a ideal first steel boatbuilding project that is sure to provide many hours of sailing enjoyment.

There are several alternative accommodation arrangements and a choice of sail plans all of which are included in the one plan package. As with all our study packages a list of all the major materials needed to build the hull is included. This design is also suitable for aluminum construction of which a material list is also provided.

The SUPER STUDY PLAN PACKAGE includes some construction drawings and all accommodation arrangements and sail plans. Only $34 plus postage.

The below Tom Thumb 24, was built in Northern New South Wales and launched in July, 1997 to fulfil the owners boyhood dream of circumnavigating the globe. Note the outboard on rails on the transom and the self steering vane. Graham, the owner skipper is also 6' 4'' tall! We wish him all the best.

All you really need is a power supply and a piece of land.
Time and money also come in handy.

Foredeck details. Note the mast tabernacle, pin rack, grab rail on cabin roof,
toe rail, fore hatch and protectors over the Dorade vents.

L.O.A.	7.26 m	23' 10"
L.W.L.	6.71 m	22' 0"
BEAM	2.92 m	9' 6"
DRAFT	1.22 m	4' 0"
DISPLACEMENT	3,590 kg	7,900 lb
BALLAST	1,360 kg	3,000 lb
CONSTRUCTION	STEEL or ALUMINIUM