The cockpit is a large low trench using the box coamings as seats. This allows crew movement with the minimum of congestion.
The rig is a large double swept spreader configuration with diamonds for top mast control. The mainsail is a high aspect with a relatively short boom length making it easy to sail when sailing short handed. The drive comes from larger head sails which is the result of moving the mast further aft than usual.
The rig is a large double swept spreader configuration with diamonds for top mast control. The mainsail is a high aspect with a relatively short boom length making it easy to sail when sailing short handed. The drive comes from larger head sails which is the result of moving the mast further aft than usual.
The runners are for headsail luff control and to help the 3/4 spinnaker up while running hard in heavy conditions. These are not necessary for cruising. The rig is offset by a flared bulb keel with a 40% ballast ratio.
The hull form has flared topsides with U,D sections forward with plenty of reserved buoyancy to prevent nose diving when running and reaching. The aft end has flat sections to prompt quick planning.
The generous interior allows weekend cruising for six and extended holidays for four. The galley is functional with the stove on the port side and the sink to starboard. Headroom at this point is 5'11". The icebox is accessed behind the companion way steps. Behind this is the outboard well accessible from the cockpit. A small diesel motor could be used in this area if that was the preference. The forward end houses the marine head and is also used for sail stowage. This area has been designed with wet sails in mind. The aft end has two large lockers accessed from the cockpit of which one contains the gas bottle and has been vented through the transom.
Hull construction is 12mm Cedar, glassed inside and out. The cabin top is Cedar cored with ply coamings and side decks. The cockpit is a self supporting ply-foam-ply lay up, glassed over.
The RE8 is a moderate displacement vessel with excellent windward performance when sailing short handed, but is still light enough to enjoy exhilarating rides of the wind.
RE980T 'Red Alert'
Accommodation within the main hull consists of a reasonably sized double bunk in the forward cabin. Under the bunk is a large storage locker. There is standing room between the main bulkhead and the bunk front. Also the forward cabin has a port and starboard gear locker.
Exiting aft into the saloon passing by the centre case which divides the companionway forward from the toilet and hand basin area is a raised seat to starboard and a raised 'L' shaped dinette to port. This area has the water tanks built under the floor with a head tank under the seat. The aft end saloon seat return has an ice box built in with a front loading door.
Aft of the saloon is a moderate size navigating station and chart table with the ships batteries built under. Opposite is the galley complete with cup rack, cutlery draw, open utensil bin, food storage, two burner stove, sink, a wall mounted califont and electric water pump.
Aft is another double bunk which has sitting headroom in the forward end made possible by the bridge deck area in the forward end of the cockpit.
Stepping into the cockpit the sense of space becomes immediate with two six foot long cockpit seats with a large open coaming locker behind. The coamings have mainsheet/gennaker sheet winches on them. Under the seat lids to port is a 9.9 Hp four stroke outboard motor which tilts up into the pod built into the flair of the main hull. To starboard under the seat is the outboard fuel, gas bottle and additional storage.
The mast is a non rotating swept spreader fractional rig with the sail controls leading back to jammers on the aft edge of the cabin top. The winch at this point also doubles as genoa sheet winches.
Moving forward is the anchor locker which has a rope / chain capstan feed into a long shallow anchor locker. at the front of the anchor locker is the forestay and furler attachment point with a 1.2 meter long prod for gennakers attached permanently to the hull. This has a bow roller built on the end and doubles as an anchor prod.
The floats are connected by ply / glass beams which are permanent and do not fold up. The floats have reasonable size access hatch in the tops to usable storage for such items as spare sails, scallop dredges, spare anchors, ropes, fenders etc.
RE10
The design concept has been pieced together over the last few months by Robert Neeley (Red Blooded) and Richard Edlin for the intended use in 2 handed racing and fully crewed coastal and offshore events.
The hull is designed to be easily driven in doing so has been kept narrow by today's standards the sheer is moderately high in the bow running aft to low freeboard in the stern with fully 'U' shape sections under the waterline forward slowly changing to a flat run aft.
The accommodation is small but functional and has been designed around a structural grid system. The interior layout consists of two single bunks in the forward end with a removable dinette table under the forward hatch to starboard midship is a semi private toilet. A wet locker opposite is the navigating area. At the aft end of the toilet and navigating station is a structural bulkhead tying the mast chainplates and keel socket together. On the aft face of this bulkhead is are movable galley unit; the quarter births are separated by the diesel saildrive unit which forms part of the companionway steps.
The deck has been laid out in such a way as to save weight and to be operated by two people as easily as sailing with 5 people.
The sail plan consists of a triple spreader rig with top mast stays. It is a fractional design with the stays connecting at the gunwale. It has running backstays with separate top mast control lines and check stay connecting to the runners. This is to allow for the roach in the mainsail. The head sails consist of a mast head drifter and 3/4 hoist drifter: These would be attached to a permanent furler fitted to a track and car system atop of the rotating prod and extending 1 .5 metres forward of the stem. Extending forward 1 metre more is the prod end with gennaker tack line block. On the forestay is a non overlapping blade and storm jib.
The sail plan is offset by a deep narrow keel fin with all the ballast in the bulb. The keel fin has been designed to fit into a tapered slot top and bottom for easy removal.
The rudder is transom hung for the same reason as the keel. We feel the keel, rudder, rig and sails are the areas most gains in performance are to be had so we decided to allow for easy alterations in existing boats for the future. The construction of the keel and rudder is carbon fibre and hull, deck and internal grid is all foam and glass. The engineering is all done by High Modulus to 'ABS' specifications.
RE1020 'Wairoa'
The idea behind this design is for an easily constructed, cost effective and economical vessel for coastal cruising. The concept of this design is to offer boat packages in the most basic form at a realistic cost with added options to personalize the design for individual customers if the budget allows.
The hull form for this design is to be driven economically to approximately 10 to 15 knots cruising and 20 + knots at full speed. Power will come from a single 120hp 4 cylinder diesel engine but could be increased if desired. The hull sections forward are rounded with a relatively narrow chine and waterline entry to help the hull slice through the water. The sections flatten out aft and end with a small gull-wing at the transom for stability at rest. This will give the vessel a soft ride and the ability to plane at a lower speed. The propeller is set in a half tunnel which helps provide a shallower shaft angle and aids in forward thrust, thus improving economy and reducing draft. The propeller and rudder is protected by a foil shaped shortened deadwood. The shaft is mounted in a fiberglass tube which stops just aft of the deadwood and just forward of the propeller, this means no through bolting of bronze struts etc. The vessel's beam is designed for easy transportation and at under 10.5 meters LOA will fit on most mariners. The dry boat displacement is relatively light so could be trailered with over width flags showing and appropriate braking systems behind a suitable vehicle.
The profile of the boat has been kept clean for ease of building and is a sedan style. With the relatively light displacement and narrow beam there is no fly bridge as this increases the rolling moments and build cost of the vessel.
The construction for the hull is strip plank timber, fiber glassed inside and out. The integral structure comes in the form of a fore and aft girder system and bulkheads glassed into the hull. The engine bearers are confined to the engine bay. The decks and coamings are plywood, fiber glassed on the exterior surfaces. The cabin tops will be ply foam glass construction for weight and stiffness.
Interior / Exterior In the interior forward is a large V berth with a small dresser and locker outboard , port and starboard. These are open cave lockers with a shelf built in for stowage. There is a single bunk each side of the engine bay , the port under the raised saloon seating and the starboard under the raised helm seat and forward end of the gulley. The forward cabin has standing headroom to 1.9 meters.
There is three steps up into the saloon. The helm station is forward to stb with the gulley running along the starboard side of the cabin. To port is a L shaped raised saloon seat for viability when seated. Under the return of the seat is room for a 12volt fridge. The toilet compartment is small and accessible from the cockpit but could be altered to be accessed from just inside the cabin.
The tanks and batteries would be under the floor just forward of the main bulkhead. Water and fuel capacity is 240 liters each. Engine room air intakes are aft on the cabin side. The cockpit is simple with three sole hatches divided by the girder system. A gas bottle locker, BBQ and live bait tank module is centered aft. There is a washboard each side of this module. A fold down transom door could replace the washboards and double as a boarding platform. The cockpit sides are open below the side decks and coamings.
The interior finish would be some Varnished Mahogany cappings and gulley front. It would also be finished with a stipple paint finish / vinyl and a liberal use of fabrics.
The exterior finish is to be international paints and will be a stock standard off white for the hull and decks with a semi self-ablative antifoul. All horizontal surfaces will be nonskid finished and to cockpit up to the top of the coamings will also have a stippled surface for wear and tear. A Teak rubbing strip would provide some protection.
Electronics would be limited to engine controls, a basic depth sounder , Navigation lights and interior lights and simple switch panel. An electric bilge pump mounted in the deepest section of the hull would also be provided.
Optional extras These would include such items as, a raised saloon step and drop down table hinged of the girder but open beneath for access to the engine. It could also include a rod rack on the underside of the platform. The cave lockers could have cupboards doors in varnished mahogany timber. A larger arrangement of electronics. Electric water pump and califont hot water . A cockpit shower,and or enlarged toilet compartment and shower incorporated. Metal strip over the Teak beltings. Hatch over the helm station and over the toilet cubical. Electric anchor winch operated from the helm station. Bow thruster. Fold down transom door or boarding platform. A cockpit chest freezer. Side cockpit lockers. Rod racks in the cockpit sides. Larger horse powered engine . More batteries . More water and fuel capacity. Stainless steel bow rails and cabin top handrails. Interior paint could be upgrade to a semigloss finish and the bilges could be painted white if required. The cockpit side could be finished to a gloss finish. Teak decks etc.
Most of these items could be retro fitted at a later date if budget is a major consideration.
RE10.50 'Voodoo Lounge', 'Crewcial Fix'
Narrow forward waterlines with slightly vee'd shape sections with flared topsides forward to enlarge the foredeck area for easy sail handling. This also gives immense reserve buoyancy. The hull form through the mid-ships is of moderate flair and slightly vee'd below the water line with a straight line run aft.
Anchor locker forward was designed to be as large as possible to accommodate the roller furling headsail drum and the anchor winch. The prod doubles for the anchor as well as the gennaker. Part of the deck concept is to keep the sheets and halyard runs as clean as possible and the deck gear kept to a realistic minimum. The working cockpit area has been designed to be as large as possible to allow easy crew work while racing and a lounging area while cruising with a sail locker / life raft bin set into the cockpit sole.
The interior has been kept as simple as possible, but without sacrificing certain necessities. In the forward cabin is a large double berth with storage under and a hanging locker with shelves opposite the head. The head is of reasonably large volume with basic amenities (i.e.. manual toilet and cold pressure water) The saloon has a 'U' shaped dinette seating six with seating opposite. Above both are large shelves come pilot berths. The water tanks are built in under the saloon berths with a capacity of approx. 280 litres per side. The basic chart table has a freezer built in under it. The galley is an 'L' shaped arrangement with the fridge built into the end with reasonable bench work space and storage below. There is a two burner gimbled stove with a liquor cabinet beside and storage shelves behind. The port quarter berth opens to the boat while the starboard quarter berth has a private cabin.
RE10.660T 'Overdrive'
In the forward end is a double bunk with shelves and lockers either side. There is standing room aft of the bunk, before you exit past a large locker to starboard and an enclosed toilet / shower to port. This area has a large bench top with lockers on top out-board with a vanity basin in front. There is also a seat for for sitting and showering while underway.
n the saloon - to starboard is a seat with a water tank built under and behind is a single bunk. To port is a large 'U' shaped dinette area with storage in an open locker behind. Under the forward end of this seat is the auxiliary: a 20hp diesel motor -shaft drive. Under the aft end of the seat is a fridge unit with front opening door. Aft of this area is the spiral companionway step with the navigation station and chart table behind. To starboard is a moderate sized 'U' shape galley with extra lockers, behind the 2 burner stove with grill. Under the floor in this area is another built in water tank.
Aft and under the cockpit is another double bunk with an escape hatch in the unlikely event of a capsize.
Exterior features include a large cockpit with radiused aft beam for the traveller system. The anchor locker is deep and long enough for the rope / chain capstan to feed directly into this area. Forward of the furler is a 500mm bow spit with anchor roller and bow rails. The mast head drifter fixes to this point.. The end of this also has a aluminum gennaker prod which can pivot sideways. The deck gear is not through bolted to stop the unwelcome leaks as is the carbon fibre chain plates thus making a potentially dry boat below decks.
The floats have the centre-boards and rudders in them, thus improving steerage and control at higher speeds. The boards are also stronger because they do not need to be as large. The blades are all the same size so they can be changed around if one was to break.
The rig is a simple non-rotating fractional with 30 deg. swept spreaders stayed to the main hull. It is also keeled stepped to help spread loads through the boat and improve the stiffness of the mast. The mast has cap-shrouds and masthead shrouds out to the floats for additional support.
RE1066PC
In the Fwd end of the boat are two double cabins with locker space through the bulk head in the way of shelves and hanging compartments. Moving Aft on the Port side under the Fwd end of the Galley is the Head and vanity unit. On the Starboard side is another double or large single in a private cabin Aft and under the saloon seats. At the top of the access way is the internal Helm station. On the Port side is an adequate Galley with generous bench space and stowage under. The dinette to Starboard seats six with ease.
The Cockpit is open plan with access to the Fly Bridge by stainless ladder on the Port side. The cockpit is also equipped with a fridge/freezer against the Bulkhead. The engines (up to 25OHp) each side are equipped with 'V' drives and are accessed through the Cockpit Sole. The Fly Bridge is either just a Sun deck or if budget allows, a second Helm station. In the Forepeak central is the Anchor Locker with Windlass. Behind this area is two Hatches to the Fwd Berths.
RE1066PH 'REBB'L'
The hull construction is of diviny-cell and "E" glass, and is nicely flared with 'U' shaped sections forward running into flatter sections aft.ot house. The upper cabin top has a pair of ventilation hatches and some grab rails but is otherwise clear. The genoa tracks are inboard on the side decks and the sheets lead aft to just behind the helmsman. The cockpit is split into two separate areas. The top section is raised to help see over the pilothouse while steering and has a ice box built into the centre to help brace oneself while heeling over. The seats are on top of the coamings which are extra wide for this purpose. Just behind the helmsman are the sail control winches for the headsail and gennaker sheets, the windward side also doubles as the running backstay winch. These are mounted on pods which are at standing height from the second cockpit. The mainsheet is attached to the traveller which is raised above the tiller in the upper cockpit, This can be easily removed from the main car so a bimini cover can be installed over the cockpits from the radar arch.
The aft cockpit is open plan with a large shallow locker under the sole for such items as dive bottles. Aft is another locker which was designed as a live bait tank that would have to be pumped full by the deck wash pump, as it is completely above waterline. Each side of the cockpit is a locker built under the side decks. The transom door is hinged and stayed horizontally to increase floor space. This area becomes ideal for pulling the dinghy up while motoring from bay to bay.
The rig is a triple spreader fractional configuration, with topmast stays. The spreaders are slightly swept aft and the cap shrouds are attached at the gunwales while the lower are inboard on the coamings, for easy movement to the foredeck. The headsail is slightly over lapping and is fitted to a roller furler. The gennaker prod fold up vertically to reduce length whilst on the mariner. The sail plan is large but is offset by a deep bulb keel with high lift foil shapes on the fin.
The interior layout has a double bunk forward with the toilet just aft and off to starboard. This has a separate shower compartment with a seat built in that has the holding tank below. The shower area is vented by a opening port light in the coaming. In the companionway to port is the navigation area with a freezer built underneath and stowage lockers forward. Stepping into the pilothouse is a interior helm station to port forward of the adequate galley unit. Opposite to starboard is the raised 'U' shaped dinette for visibility while seated. The table can lower for another bunk if required. Under the saloon seating is the engine room amidships and outboard is a single bunk. Aft under the raised cockpit is another big double bunk which can be slept on fore and aft or athwartships.
The motoring performance comes from a 80hp diesel which should drive the light to moderate displacement vessel to approximately 10 knots. The hull has a trim tab that can be lowered to help prevent the stern from squatting.
RE11
This design is for a basic catamaran that offers more than two floats connected by aluminium beams. It is to be cruised or raced in harbour or coastal conditions but have the potential to be taken offshore for short periods by 3 to 4 people. The concept was to have the downstairs layout of a bridge-deck catamaran with forward end of the floats having a single bunk which would double as stowage. Aft of here would be the toilet and vanity compartment which doubles as a ensuite for the main double cabins. Aft in the port hull is a 'U' shaped galley while in the starboard aft is a 'U' shaped dinette that drops for another double bunk.
The deck layout is tidy with the permanent prod attached to the fore beam but running past to the main beam. There are a series of hatches in the forward end of the main beam opening up stowage compartments. The headsail sheets and halyard control lines lead to winches on the cabin top above the double bunks. .
The companionway hatches are just behind the main beam which exposes you to a solid tramp and cockpit area. This could have a bimini top over it to create a sheltered area in all weather.
The cockpit is open plan with two seats in the middle but outboard against the floats, these have gas bottles and stowage under them. Forward of the helm station is the gennaker sheet winches and fwd on the beam are the traveller and mainsheet control lines in easy reach of the helmsman.
The transom hung rudders have boarding platform and steps for easier access in and out of the dinghy.
Auxiliary power is either outboards positioned under the solid wing-deck with hatches above or diesel saildrive units up to 20hp each side under the helm-station floor.
RE125BD
The design brief for this vessel is for a fast 40 foot bridge-deck catamaran that could cruise comfortably with a crew of six for long weekends or holidays and have the potential to be sailed offshore by 2 to 4 people, with an extra cabin for guests once in port.
The rig is a double swept spreader fractional configuration with a non overlapping self tacking headsail on a roller furler. The design is for a retractable prod for gennakers and 3/4 hoist drifter which sheets onto the bridge-deck cabin top. All halyards are led aft to the rear beam below the bridge deck.
The deck layout is simple with a series of lockers in forward end of bridge deck. There is storage lockers in the forward end of the floats with access through the decks. The genset is in between the two double cabins with access through a hatch in front of the mast. The mainsheet controls are split to each helm station and are on the cabin top, for easy reach to the helmsman.
The hulls aft are open on the inside for easy access in and out of the dinghy. The steps up to the cockpit area have a clear walkway around the ends of the aft beam. There is a sink each side of the cockpit with pull out shower nozzles. The cockpit has a removable table with built in seats each side of the companionway doors.
Inside to port is the navigation station with a fridge under the chart table. The 'U' shaped dinette is raised to give better visibility out of the saloon windows while seated. The galley is also in the bridge-deck so as to keep the cook in the social area, it is easier to entertain from here while the crew is relaxing in the sun than if the galley was to be in a float which also clutters up the narrow companionway.
To port in the floats, forward is a ensuite for the owners cabin that has a double bunk with dresser aft. The outboard side of the floats has a series of narrow shelves and lockers to stiffen up the topsides. The center-case is supported by the companionway bulkhead. Aft of the steps is the double guest cabin.
To starboard and forward is double cabin with either stowage or a single bunk in the bow. Aft in the companionway is the main fridge and freezer units, with lockers out board again. Aft behind the steps is a toilet and vanity unit with a separate shower compartment, with a seat while showering under way. The water tanks are under the sole in the floats.
The engines are forward of the aft beam under the cockpit sole and could be up to 50hp sail drive units.
RE12.1
The design brief for this boat is to fill the gap between the RE10.66ph and the RE13.7ph, styled on the lines of the RE10.66ph, this new design is orientated more for charter and offshore cruising.
The interior layout has a large double bunk forward with shelves each side and a hanging locker and dresser to port. This area is separated by a companionway door. Just aft is the chart table over the freezer box with instruments behind. Opposite to the chart table is the toilet and separate shower area. The keel stepped mast is confined to the toilet. There is one step up to the galley on port, another step aft of the galley brings you to the landing at the base of the companionway steps. This creates a single large step up to the elevated saloon seating in the pilot house which allows seated visibility forward and abeam. Under the table is the engine room which has ample space for a four cylinder diesel motor and a small genset, inverter and batteries, water maker etc. To port and aft of the galley is the second head and vanity. This accesses to the saloon and to the port private aft cabin. There is another double cabin to starboard.
There are two steps out to the cockpit with a seat each side of a permanent cockpit table with flaps that fold up to put your feet against while sailing. This also stops nick knack's rolling about. There is a pair of winches at the forward end and aft end of the cockpit seating. The helm is a central wheel on a pedestal at the aft end of the seats with instruments on a pod just in front of the wheel and gauges on the bulkhead at the forward end of the cockpit. Aft of the pedestal is the helm seat which houses the gas bottles. When the lid is lifted the helm seat exposes the BBQ, sink and also creates a wind break. This is also at a comfortable working height because of the step down onto the boarding platform.
The landing is large enough to store an inflatable dingy on end and tied off to the tower while underway or on the mariner. The tower is designed to house a couple of medium sized solar panels and the main sheet. It also has the VHF aerials and SSB antenna bolted to it if applicable. This feature ensures that in advent of being caught in treacherous weather causing a mast to break you do not lose communications. There is also a bimini cover off the tower which could have clears to enclose it, for an all season cockpit.
The rig is a generous fractional sloop with double swept spreaders an topmast back stay for safety. The head sail is on a furler and the main in a boom furl for ease of handling.
The sail plan is offset by a full volume hull with all the ballast in a bulb at the bottom of the keel. The keel and rudder use modern foils to reduce drag and increase sailing performance.
RE18
The hull and deck construction is of timber composite or foam core to reduce weight and increase panel stiffness. The keel has all the ballast in the bulb at the bottom of a timber stub using full length bolts to attach it to the hull. The rudder is a single balanced blade on a stainless steel stock and is supported by bulkheads up to bench height in the lazarette.
The rig configurations are variable but the owner of the first boat has opted for a ketch. We have designed a mizzen completely separate from the main mast to eliminate the risk of a double mast failure. Other rig options include mast head or fractional sloop. The spars are of aluminum to help keep a cap on the costs. All halyards are kept at the mast to keep the decks free of clutter.
The deck layout has been kept clean with the anchor locker forward and the windlass mounted below deck level. Just aft of the anchor is a large sail, rope and stowage locker accessible from on deck. There are strategically placed hatches to vent cabins below decks The foredeck is flush back to the main mast. There is a pilothouse area which covers the raised saloon and part of the cockpit , with a slightly raised cabin area running aft to the boarding platform . On the port side are the steps to the boarding platform and a large hatch in the starboard transom in the bulkhead to access the lazarette.
The interior layout is designed for eight to ten people and is based around a centre cockpit design. Forward behind the sail locker is a double cabin with a central bunk and lockers each side. The companionway is to starboard of the centerline with a single bunk room to port and a toilet with separate shower to starboard. Aft of the toilet compartment is a double private cabin with the chart table situated above. The main saloon is raised to port in the pilothouse area to give a panoramic view out of the windows. There is a set of steps to starboard which take you down to the galley situated between the aft cabin and the saloon. The aft cabin has been set up for the owners requirements of a queen sized bed and a L shaped saloon seat with a toilet shower to port beside the cockpit. The engine and tankage is under the cockpit sole.
Power comes form a single 100 - 150 hp diesel through shaft drive.
RE450 'Thistle Dhu'
Built to MOT specifications using sheet plywood and structural epoxy glass (aluminium or steel is a viable alternative) with cabin tops of ply, glass, foam, glass for a clean appearance internally. The multi-chine hull form proves easier to construct than other methods.
Interior layout includes a private owner's cabin with a ensuite and separate shower. Beneath the pilot house/saloon seating is another double cabin. Opposite the heads/shower is a private cabin with two single bunks. A galley and saloon resides in the pilot house. .
The cockpit can be completely covered in with a bimini top and side curtains for all weather indoor/outdoor living.
Power is a recommended 100Hp diesel through conventional shaft.
The sail plan is moderately sized to ensure the boat will sail in light airs, compensated by a large bulb keel with a moderate draft and flat base.
