Sailing Yacht Designs
by Kasten Marine Design, Inc.
Updated 17 May 2008
The sailing yacht designs listed below are arranged in order of their size, from the
largest at over 120 feet (a traditional plank on frame wooden ketch) to the
smallest at 8 feet (an aluminum sailing pram).
New boat designs are added as they are developed (marked with the
 symbol) so you may want to bookmark this page and check in periodically... Please also have a look at our Prototypes page to see a number of new designs that are currently being developed or imagined.
Ordering Study Drawings; Estimating Plans; Building Plans
Study Drawings are available for nearly all of the designs described
below. Study Drawings usually consist of the first few sheets of the actual Building Plans,
and are useful for planning, or even as wall-art...!
If more information is desired in order to start planning for
construction, an Estimating Plans Set additionally includes a Structural
Profile and Arrangement plus a complete Vessel Specification and a
comprehensive Equipment List, all valuable aids in planning and estimating
costs. The intent of the Estimating Plans Set is to provide enough
information for any builder to give a firm estimate for construction of the
vessel.
Building
Plans contain all the information actually needed to complete
construction of the vessel. If you would like to order Study
Drawings, Estimating Plans, or a complete set of Building Plans for any
of these designs, please see the Plans List Page for additional detail, a summary of plans prices, and complete ordering information. See our Stock Design Page for a thorough description of what is included in a
typical plans package.
If you want to know what's involved in creating a Custom Design to suit your specific requirements, you'll find
excellent detail on our Custom Design Page.
Large Sailing Yachts
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As yachts, these larger vessels
provide the height of luxury on the water, with ample space for an
extended family or for chartering.
These yachts are second to
none...
The 36m Phinisi pictured above was most recently featured in Superyachts
magazine in May 2007.
The 36m Phinisi also won accolades
in SE Asia Yachting as the best newly
built sailing yacht in Asia in 2004, the year of her launch.
The 36m
Amrapali, the 30m Sailing Phinisi and the 50m Sailing Phinisi are the newest members of our growing family of
luxury large yacht designs.
50m Sailing Phinisi
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The original 36m Phinisi has been the inspiration for a series of
phinisi designs, each of which share the same traditional aesthetic
of the wooden Indonesian Sailing Phinisi.
This much larger 50m version of the 36m
Phinisi is intended for chartering
throughout Indonesia with occasional forays to Thailand, India and
possibly the Mediterranean. Designed to the structural standards
of the Germanischer Lloyds, this vessel will offer the same outstanding security,
luxury and comfort as the original 36m Phinisi. For more
information about this design or other traditional wooden vessels,
please inquire.
36m Kapal Layar Mesin -
A 36 meter (118 foot) luxury wooden yacht.
This design is inspired by the present-day traditional Indonesian KLM
types (motor sailors). The result is a luxury private yacht for
occasional chartering, having deluxe accommodations for the owners,
private staterooms for 10 guests, plus accommodation for 12 crew.
Designed to the standards of Germanischer Lloyd's for maximum safety
and longevity. For more information about this design or other
traditional wooden vessels, please inquire. Please
also see our Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
36m Phinisi -
Pictured above, the
traditionally built wooden Indonesian Phinisi,
measuring 36 meters (118 feet) on deck, was built in
Kalimantan Selatan (Borneo) for chartering throughout
Indonesia. The intent of this design has been to provide a taste of
traveling aboard a traditional sailing Bugis Pinisi, complete with
Indonesian crew. Designed and built to the structural standards
of the German Lloyd's rule, there is a generous measure of security,
luxury and comfort for sixteen charter guests. For more
information about this design or other traditional wooden vessels, please inquire. Please
also see our Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
36m Amrapali - A 36 meter (118') deluxe wooden sailing yacht. The interior is very open, yet will accommodate two owners, eight guests or family members, and four crew. This design has been inspired by the fast Privateer sailing vessels of yore. As such, Amrapali is designed to actually SAIL... and to sail well indeed. Twin engines provide very good performance under power. Structure is according to Germanischer Lloyds throughout. For more information about this design or other traditional wooden vessels, please inquire.
30m Sailing Phinisi
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Our original 36m Phinisi design has been an inspiration for a series of
design studies, each of which share the same traditional aesthetic of the wooden Indonesian
Sailing Phinisi.
This smaller 30m version of our 36m Phinisi design is intended for private use and
occasional chartering throughout Indonesia. Designed to the structural standards
of the Germanischer Lloyds, this vessel will offer the same security,
luxury and comfort as the original 36m Phinisi. For more
information about this design or other traditional wooden vessels, please inquire.
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30m Kapal Layar Mesin -
This 30 meter (98 foot) luxury wooden yacht
is modeled after the present-day traditional Indonesian Kapal Layar Mesin.
Literally translated, this means "boat-sail-machine."
Although we would call this a "Motor Sailor" these craft are simply
referred to in Indonesia as "KLM."
The concept here has been to create a private yacht that can also be
chartered, and which has deluxe accommodations for the owner and
guests, plus generous cabins for crew. For more information about
this design or our other traditional wooden vessels, please inquire. Please
also see our Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
Zebulun 96 - Zebulun is
a modern sailing yacht
in all respects. Intended for fast all-ocean sailing. All
aluminum construction; twin fin keels with ballast bulbs; twin rudders;
three masts; fully battened sails; etc. The ultimate charter
vessel, having nine private staterooms, for a capacity of 18 to 20 all
together. Equally capable as a motor sailor or pure sailing
vessel. Very impressive! With re-design, the hull
construction could be adapted to fiberglass. Please see the
Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
More preliminary sailing yacht designs can be
found on our Prototypes web page.
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Mid-Size Sailing Yachts
Designed for fast, safe ocean voyaging. Modern classic
sailing yachts for the whole family - from 36' to 56'...
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Shiraz 56 - Pictured above, we
observe a fast aluminum sailing yacht with classic styling. Conceived as a
motor sailor,
with the emphasis on sailing performance. Two separate
staterooms, very large saloon and galley, even a bath tub! From
the shelter of the 'midship cockpit one can watch other vessels fall
astern as though they were tied to a coral head... Aluminum spars,
ketch rig.
If re-designed, wood or fiberglass are also possible. Please see the
Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
Lucille 50 - This vessel is in my view a proper
motor sailor!
Lucille has a true pilot house, a real walk-in engine room, and private
cabins for four. There are two versions, one having the wheel house
aft, the other with the house amidships. Lucille has a rounded hull and
very clean lines suited to steel or aluminum. If re-designed,
wood or fiberglass are also possible. Aluminum spars, schooner
rig. Please see the
Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
Jasmine 48
- An all aluminum junk rigged
schooner - and a highly capable
motor sailor as well! The request here was to
design a blue water schooner with an easy to handle rig, a spacious interior
and classic styling, then apply modern technology to all of that...!
In this case all aluminum structure, free standing rig, electric motor
propulsion, and a very comfortable interior. A rounded hull for construction in aluminum.
If re-designed, wood or fiberglass are also possible. Please see the
Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
Redpath 44 - I
designed Redpath for myself. Enough said. She is simply beautiful. The
idea was to create a simple and comfortable live aboard schooner for
two. When left to my own devices, herein lies much of my preferred
design approach. Though designed as an auxiliary sail boat,
Redpath is also a true motor sailor. Aluminum spars, schooner rig.
Hull construction in steel.
If re-designed, wood or fiberglass are also possible. Please see the
Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
Redpath 44
- Okay, why is Redpath listed twice here...? We recently
completed a conversion of the Redpath design to aluminum construction,
including aluminum spars. We also completed new NC cutting files for aluminum
construction (imperial dimensions). If re-designed, wood or fiberglass are also possible. Please see the
Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
Highland Lass 42 - Grace's
big sister. A classic rig on the finest of single chine hull forms
intended for steel or aluminum construction. If
re-designed, wood or fiberglass are also possible. Designed for
performance cruising. Comfort for four. Luxury for two. Aluminum spars,
schooner rig.
Please see the
Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
Zephyr 42 -
Designed just after a rough West Coast passage, Zephyr is the original
design from which Grace and Highland Lass were developed. A fast and
sea kindly steel or aluminum hull and a simple ketch rig. Hull
construction in wood or fiberglass also possible. Please see the Plans List
Page for a summary of Plan prices.
Benrogin 40 - A
transom-stern rounded hull and clean lines ideally suited to steel,
aluminum, fiberglass or plank on frame wood construction.
Intended for family cruising. Two versions: one with a wooden deck for
luxury, the other having a metal deck for simplicity and ultimate
strength. If re-designed, wood or fiberglass are also
possible. Please see the Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
Greybeard 38 - A variation on
Fantom. More displacement with a different interior and a slightly
different look. Every bit the boat to live up to her name. With a
rounded hull and easy lines Greybeard is ideally suited to steel or
aluminum. If re-designed, wood or fiberglass are also
possible. Aluminum spars, cutter rig. Please see the
Plans List Page for a summary of Plan
prices.
Fantom 36 - A round bottom
double ended cutter in the Archer tradition. With a rounded hull and
easy lines Fantom is ideally suited to steel or aluminum. If
re-designed, wood or fiberglass are also possible. This boat
was designed for ultimate conditions with the intent to make the
Northwest Passage. Aluminum spars, cutter rig. Please see the
Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
Grace 36 - Can a metal boat have
grace? Absolutely yes! One of the prettiest metal boats afloat, and
a very easy shape to build. Designed for ocean voyaging in style.
Aluminum spars, ketch rig. Hull construction in steel or
aluminum. If re-designed, wood or fiberglass are also possible.
Please see the Plans List Page
for a summary of Plan prices.
Larger and smaller preliminary designs in this size range can be found
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Pocket Size Sailing Yachts
For trailering, weekending, ocean voyaging, coastal sailing, day
sailing... perfect little ships...
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Bedouin 28 - An excellent bilge keel yacht, the big sister to Sarah Cat. Trailerable and ocean worthy. Aluminum spars, cutter rig.
Hull construction in aluminum.
If re-designed, wood or fiberglass are also possible. Preliminary drawing available; please
inquire.
Sarah Cat 23 - A
centerboard boat with a classic fantail stern. Tabernacle mast for easy
trailering. The most economical of cruising boats. Aluminum spars,
cutter rig.
Hull construction in aluminum.
If re-designed, wood or fiberglass are also possible. Please see the
Plans List Page for a summary of Plan
prices.
Larger and smaller preliminary designs in this size range can be found
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Yacht Tenders
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| The Pram - The pram hull form
has the most carrying ability within the least length. Being flat
bottom, these sailing prams take the beach gracefully, and they are
easily stowed. Sizes range from 8' to 14' with construction in aluminum, plywood or fiberglass. Please see the
Plans List Page for a summary of Plan prices.
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