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Home  /   Boat Plans & Kits Catalog  /  Sailboats  /  18' 6" Alpha 2 - sailing dory

Alpha 2

Our ALPHA-2 is a somewhat smaller rendition of the classic "Beachcomber-Alpha" club dories of New England at the height of their popularity in the early 1900's, and akin to the famous Swampscott dories. Modified only slightly in form for adaptation to modern lightweight double-chine sheet plywood planking, the ALPHA-2 is a close descendant of the rugged working dories well known for their seaworthiness. With easy, slimmed down lines for speed and ease of handling, our ALPHA-2 is even faster and cheaper to build than ever before! Built over a simple temporary form, the hull has no permanent frames. Only a little over six sheets of standard sized plywood and a few board feet of lumber are required. And with our comprehensive plans featuring Full size Patterns, no lofting is required (although dimensions for the hull are given for those who wish to go through this exercise). Detailed instructions cover all phases of the construction making this a simple project even for the amateur.

The ALPHA-2 features a centerboard and shallow draft rudder for easy launching and beaching. Steering is accomplished by a rudder yoke and stern sheets, however, a tiller can be fitted optionally. Wood spars are detailed in the plans, or you can us an aluminum spar (see Dwyer.com). To keep costs low and make your shopping easier, we offer Hardware Kits, Rigging Kits, Fastening Kits, Fiberglass Covering Kits, and Sails just for your ALPHA-2. The ALPHA-2 is a boat you'll be proud to own, with graceful lines that will surely turn heads wherever you choose to sail.

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Item # Image Description Price
61-100
Alpha 2 Plans & Patterns
Alpha 2 Plans & Patterns
$137.00
61-100X2
Alpha 2 Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
Alpha 2 Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
Order this if you want an extra set of Plans & Patterns included (only 1/2 price for the extra set)
$206.00
68-100
Alpha 2 Bronze Fastening Kit
Alpha 2 Bronze Fastening Kit
Includes all the nails & screws to assemble the hull
$316.00
71-100
Alpha 2 Fiberglass Kit
Alpha 2 Fiberglass Kit
Includes Raka Epoxy
$314.00
71-100S3
Alpha 2 Fiberglass Kit - System 3 Silver Tip
Alpha 2 Fiberglass Kit - System 3 Silver Tip
Includes System Three SilverTip No-Blush Epoxy - best for a bright finish. CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF THE US.
$500.00
80-100
Alpha 2 Hardware Kit for Wood Mast - Standard
Alpha 2 Hardware Kit for Wood Mast - Standard
$514.00
81-100
Alpha 2 Hardware Kit for Wood Mast-Deluxe
Alpha 2 Hardware Kit for Wood Mast-Deluxe
$730.00
83-100
Alpha 2 Hardware Kit-Deluxe for Alum Spar
Alpha 2 Hardware Kit-Deluxe for Alum Spar
$606.00
82-100
Alpha 2 Hardware Kit-Standard for Alum Spar
Alpha 2 Hardware Kit-Standard for Alum Spar
$392.00
84-100
Alpha 2 Rigging Kit
Alpha 2 Rigging Kit
Contains shrouds, forestay and all lines
$294.16
12-430
Boatbuilding with Plywood
Boatbuilding with Plywood
Covers plywood and its use in boatbuilding, especially for the amateur builder.
$39.95
16-100
How to Fiberglass a Boat DVD
How to Fiberglass a Boat DVD
Learn how to fiberglass the easy way, by looking over the shoulder of an expert who is working on actual boats.
$32.95
16-037
How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
Save $$$ on this Book & DVD Combination!
$45.00
12-301
Trailer 1200/1800 Plans
Trailer 1200/1800 Plans
For boats 15' - 19'
$31.00
12-429
Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
NEW Expanded Second Edition! Spiral bound reference book on a wide variety of boat building subjects
$34.95
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