TRUE GRIT
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a 25' (*) trailerable utility sportfisher
with sedan cruiser option
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Build in PLYWOOD,
ALUMINUM, STEEL
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CATEGORY: Sportfish Cruisers
CONSTRUCTION: Plywood planking/wood framing, welded
all-aluminum, or welded steel with wood cabin
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Characteristics
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Length overall
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25'0"(*)
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Length waterline
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23'0"
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Beam
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8'6"
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Draft (hull)
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1'4"
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Displacement
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5,150 lbs.
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Hull depth (max.)
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6'1"
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Height overall
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9'1"
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Fuel capacity
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80 gals.
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Trunk cabin headroom
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5'7"
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Shelter/deckhouse headroom
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6'6"
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Sleeping capacity
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2-4
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(*) 23' to 27' optional
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Options and features are many on this rugged, practical
trailerable design. Low-cost construction is fast and easy in
sheet plywood, steel, or aluminum. FULL SIZE PATTERNS for all
frame member contours mean no lofting. Instructions with
material listings are especially for do-it-yourselfers, and
include options for 23' and 27' lengths.
Power options detailed include outboard, I/O, or direct drive
inboard, gas or diesel. It only takes 45-60 SHP for 10-12
knot speeds. Or kick power up to the 150-160 HP range for
speeds in the 18-20 MPH category. There’s plenty of
fuel in any case.
Inspired by Ken Tyson's modification (see photos)
we’ve added a Sedan Cruiser Version option. This
features an enclosed deckhouse, sleeping for four, a larger
galley, and room for a shower, with settees inside and out
(inboard motor below), and a nice cockpit that’s easily
covered if desired.
Otherwise, the Utility Version sleeps 2, has space for a
head, and room for a hanging locker or galley, and a huge
cockpit for all sorts of watersport or workboat activities.
On both versions, cockpits are self-bailing and at least
30" deep. There’s also full headroom under the
house tops, and nearly so in the trunk cabins.
NOTE: Steel hull plans include aluminum version plans with
list of scantling changes for steel. Steel hulls weigh
approximately 2000 lbs more than aluminum and draw 2" to
3" more than listed; speeds will also be less with
similar power . Steel option also includes plywood and wood
superstructure details.
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