Bray Yacht Design and Research Ltd.
White Rock, B.C.

 

Hi Dad

  L.O.A. 57'-0" Draft 6'-4"
  L.W.L. 51'-3" Power 230 h.p.
  Beam 16'-4" Displacement 110,000 lbs

 
       This traditional passage maker has an 8,000 mile range to make those dreams come true. Hawaii, Tahiti, and even Japan are easily within reach. Ocean storms are no threat to this sturdy little ship designed for the serious world cruiser. Hi Dad's robust construction and watertight bulkheads meet the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping for unlimited offshore service.

       The lower deck forward has a work bench/stowage area which includes a small safe cast into solid concrete to contain the ship's papers and important documents. A washer and dryer are built in under the counter to starboard. The midship stateroom is large and contains a hanging locker, night table, and queen size bed. The owner's cabin is full width with large hanging locker, queen or king size bed, and bookcase headboard. The w.c. has a separate stall shower and can be accessed directly from the owner's cabin or from the hallway. A linen locker is tucked under the semi-circular stairway. Up the steps to the wheelhouse is the main helm station, chart table, electronic navigation center, electrical panels, and a settee which makes into a double berth for night passages offshore. The main cabin is offset to maximize interior space. Leaving the wheelhouse through the side doors to port and aft will take you down steps to the main deck, to starboard will take you up steps to the boat deck and flying bridge. Either will give you access to the fore deck. The main cabin is very spacious and open with a large galley containing full size fridge, full size freezer, and plenty of stowage space. The ship's head for daily use is immediately available. A standard dinette provides comfort and safety while eating at sea. The lounge area is laid out for entertaining quests in port and comfort at sea. The settees can also be made into berths if a sleeping spot is required aft where the motion is less. Directly aft of the dinette is the entertainment centre and library. There is a large sliding door to the aft deck and large windows for looking out. A helm position is available outside on the aft side of the house. The ladder will take you up to the boat deck, or as previously explained you can go up through the wheelhouse doors to starboard and up the steps. The boat deck has room for an 18 foot dinghy, plenty of lounging space and a barbecue built into the stack to port. Up a few steps takes you to the flying bridge which has full controls, seats for three, and a bench seat for company.

       The engine room is aft of the accommodation to limit the noise intrusion. A single Gardner diesel gives 10 knots long range cruise speed. Generator and water maker, as well as shore power system for European or N. American voltage is provided. The hull is ballasted with concrete and has twin keels for roll dampening.

 

Plans include 6 sheets of drawings and a typewritten book of specifications.
Study plans $15.00

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