Kahuna Nui

The Boat

Kahuna Nui is designed for living aboard and long-distance cruising. Here's an excerpt from WoodenBoat's review:


"Kahuna Nui is the kind of boat that takes us back. She speaks to things of a bygone world -- to self-reliance, to remote islands without access to flown-in replacement parts. She speaks the language of patience, of contentment for living in the moment, of the journey being as much pleasure as the destination. ... she's for getting aboard and sailing over the horizon, with visions of palm trees lifting up out of the sea on your next landfall. Everything about her points to a boat that's less a tool for short-term travel and more a partner for the big journey. Take care of her, and she'll take care of you."


WoodenBoat No. 262, May/June 2018 Designs: Review by Robert W. Stephens 

Specifications

Lines

Options

She is available with a gaff or Bermudan rig, with a pilothouse or standard cockpit, and a choice of interior layouts. Some of the options are shown in the slideshows below

Kahuna Nui:  pilothouse version (slideshow)

Kahuna Nui:  standard cockpit version (slideshow)

Construction

Despite her traditional appearance, Kahuna Nui uses modern construction: she is designed to be strip planked, with either fiberglass+ epoxy or veneer overlays, over laminated or steamed frames.  Some of the construction drawings are shown in the slideshow below. 

The 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 

Study plans - just $10

If you're seriously interested I encourage you to order study plans. These include 7 sheets of drawings (sent as high-resolution PDFs. exactly the  same as the building plans) and a construction guide with specifications and construction details, 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 - $750 

The plans for Kahuna Nui include about 20  sheets (depending on the version) and a construction guide. 

These are high resolution pdf files, and I will email them to you, usually within 24 hours of your order. 

Choose Pilothouse or Standard cockpit using the drop down menu at right, and select your payment option.  Please 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.