| James Samuel, Jr. A 17' 1" Flat-Bottomed Jib-Headed Catboat By John Atkin |
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| I developed James Samuel, Jr. for a client who wanted a smaller, but still roomy, boat than the 20 foot James Samuel. She is 17 feet 1 inch overall by 16 feet on the waterline by 7 feet 1 inch beam and 6 1/2 inches draft. She is still a burdensome flat-bottomed skiff of good proportions, and quite capable of carrying a family off on picnics and daysails. | |
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There is 138 square feet of sail area in her cat rig. The mast has been arranged in a tabernacle to allow lowering the rig to poke into shallow waters, away from the busy harbors we are obliged to contend with these days. There is a lot to be said for this flexibility. Because of the tabernacle, it is necessary to rig shrouds. Otherwise, the mast would require only the single headstay. | |
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The boat is constructed in a traditional manner -- planked smooth on her topsides and athwartships on the bottom. Rotary-cut Bruynzeel plywood, 3/4 inch, works out nicely and is practical. | |
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| Let there be no doubt that James Samuel, Jr. is a big boat. A big, practical skiff for those who enjoy exploring the backwaters and shallows of our coast. | |
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 PHOTOS OF JAMES SAMUEL, JR. 
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| Plans for James Samuel, Jr. are $100 MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM SHIPS PLANS STORE https://store.mysticseaport.org/ships-plans/ shipsplanstore@mysticseaport.org
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