Kahuna
Kahuna is a superb coastal and long-distance cruising boat, designed for modern wood/epoxy construction. The first boat was built in Australia, and several have been launched in the US. Others are under construction — in the US (New York) and in Europe (Italy, the UK and Russia).
Kahuna is a very comfortable boat. She stiff and fast under sail, and an excellent choice for extended coastal or offshore sailing.
Specifications and lines
Interior options
I've drawn three interior layouts for Kahuna, and all have proven spacious and comfortable.
On deck
Kahuna can be built with a short or long cabin trunk. The photos show these options
Construction
Kahuna is designed to be strip planked with fiberglass or veneer overlays, or carvel planked, with sawn or bent (steamed or laminated) frames. Her hull shape makes for a relatively simple build.
Plans
All plans are sold as PDFs. These are high-resolution files, and the same as I would use to print the drawings if I were to send paper copies. Why PDFs? Because this eliminates the cost and hassle of shipping, and allows you to print extra copies as needed during the build (and you will need to after a few epoxy, 5200, and coffee spills). They can be printed at most good copy shops.
Payment options
The simplest: via PayPal, using a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account. Just use the buttons below. Note that you don't need a PayPal account to pay via credit or debit card.
Payment by check: I can accept checks in US dollars drawn on US banks. Please send the check to me at the following address: Mark Smaalders Yacht Designs, 244 Heffalump Lane, Lopez, WA 98261 USA. Note: when paying by check, informing me of your order by email (mark@woodenboatdesigns.com) will speed up processing!
Bank transfer: I can accept payments in US dollars and a few other currencies. Send me an email if you would like details.
Study plans - just $10
If you're seriously interested I encourage you to order study plans. These include 10 sheets of drawings (sent as high-resolution PDFs. exactly the same as the building plans) and specifications and photos, all for just $10.
These will be emailed to you, usually within 24 hours of your order.
Choose study plans on the drop down menu, and choose your payment option.
Building plans - $500
The plans for Kahuna include 17 sheets.
These are high resolution pdf files, and I will email them to you, usually within 24 hours of your order.
Choose building plans using the drop down menu at right, select your payment option. Plese review the Terms and Conditions before ordering.
Terms and Conditions
Conditions of Sale
Plans sold by Mark Smaalders Yacht Designs are subject to the following conditions:
1. Copyright in all plans and associated information remains with Wooden Boat Designs LLC. Purchase of a set of plans gives the buyer the right to use the information on those plans to build one vessel.
2. Plans are sold with the understanding that only one boat will be built from any given plan set. Builders wishing to construct additional vessels should contact Mark Smaalders Yacht Designs prior to commencing construction.
3. Builders are responsible for any changes made from the plans without prior approval from Mark Smaalders Yacht Designs.
4. The liability of Mark Smaalders Yacht Designs and Wooden Boat Designs LLC is limited to the price paid for the plans.
5. The fee charged for stock building plans includes consultation to clarify questions regarding the plans and advice on the construction of the vessel, but does not include personal supervision, or design additions or alterations.
PLAN DELIVERY
All study and construction plans are sold as electronic versions only. They are sent to the purchaser via email, generally within 48 hours, upon notification from PayPal of a successful purchase.