Roger Simpson
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The Yacht Designs of Roger Simpson
One page introductions to 22 of Roger Simpson's catamarans. These range from the 6.5 metre sheet plywood Woodwind to the 17 metre Luxury Charter Catamaran. Any one contemplating building a catamaran should obtain one of these books as it has a broad range of sailing catamaran designs which at the very east will strongly help in forming ideas. A4 format, balck and white, extensively... One page introductions to 22 of Roger Simpson's catamarans. These range fro... -
The Slipstream 15
A low sleek, high performance catamaran designed for speed, the Slipstream 15 also carries realistic cruising accomodation and has wide safe deck areas. The styling is smooth and gently cambered to give the impression of speed and the knuckled hull and powerful fractional rig coupled with a Simpson Strip-Wing mast ensures it. LOA 15.19m LWL 14.51m Beam 8.4m Draft (boards up) 0.5m Displacement... A low sleek, high performance catamaran designed for speed, the Slipstream 15 al... -
Simpson On Boatbuilding
Roger Simpson, the master discusses how to build a boat with specific reference to large and not so large catamarans. Techniques covered include strip planking, composite, foam core and ply hulls. This is an invaluable book whioch also explores tools, lofting, scarfing, strongbacks, etc. A4 approximately 170 pages. Soft Covers, amply illustrated. Roger Simpson, the master discusses how to build a boat with specific reference ... -
Just The Fitting Out To Go
Roger Simpson's second book. It describes in detail how to go about doing the joinery which will be needed in fitting out a boat. That he was mostly a catamaran designer does not mean that this book only applies to catamarans, it is chock full of good methods and information applicable to any fitting out job. 158 pages. A4 format. Soft Cover Roger Simpson's second book. It describes in detail how to go about doing the jo... -
9m Sine Wave Catamaran
The Sine Wave is a new concept of styling in the popular 9 metre range. Curves and angles are welded into a pleasing profile with a sensible workable interior. The rig and deck layout ensures that she will give safe fast passages for the cruising sailor. LOA 9.1m LWL 8.6m Beam 5.5m Draft 0.9m (minikeels) Displacement 3170kg Sail areas 38.15sqm Jib 21.74 sqm Power Sail drive. Strip Plank... The Sine Wave is a new concept of styling in the popular 9 metre range. Curves a... -
9M Groundeffect Catamaran Plans
The 9m GroundEffect is a semi-bridgedeck catamaran which was designed after much demand for this style of boat in this size range. The interior is roomy with three double berths, one cantilevered. Sailing performance is well taken care of with the knuckled hull form and a very respectable fractional rig. Daggerboards or minikeels may be used according to the builders choice. LOA 9.05m LWL 8.64m... The 9m GroundEffect is a semi-bridgedeck catamaran which was designed after much... -
9.1 m Woodwind Catamaran
Most backyards have the space to build the 9.1 metre Woodie. You need about 34 feet by 11 feet with about 2 feet of work space around. More interstingly, this boat can be built right side up which allows a lot of the internal fitout to be completed before planking. Briefly, the bulkheads are suspended from a simple frame, or say, the roof joists of a garage. There is a full description in the... Most backyards have the space to build the 9.1 metre Woodie. You need about 34 f... -
8.3m Catamaran
This is a simple to build round bilge coastal cruising catamaran with a bridgedeck cabin. There is an unusual amount of accomodation in this 27ft boat. Full standing headroom is present in the hulls from the access steps right up to the forward cabins. The table in the bridge deck saloon is large enough to seat all of the crew at once and meals can be passed directly up from the galley. All bunks... This is a simple to build round bilge coastal cruising catamaran with a bridgede...