More Micro Cruisers
Reader designs and mods...
We’re continuing to see two boat-type themes among our readership—small sailboats converted to powercruisers, and minimalist sailing micro-cruisers. Here are yet two more examples recently submitted…—Eds
Mike Smith is working out details for a planned Lido 14 conversion to powercruiser. He writes:
Early sketches and maquette of a Lido 14 microcruiser day boat. No sleeping quarters. The centerboard case is cut away and the cabin top also for a clear path up the center. Sun protection only. No glazing or at most only half way up for spray protection
One 3 hp motor and a spare trolling motor as back up.
And below is a photo and video from reader, Robert Goad, of his BoxBoat cruiser.
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Robert Goad, what are the dimensions on BoxBoat? Shades of Bolger and Michalak! Like it on principle alone, so looking for further reports.
Two thoughts on my part: I'm concerned the Lido can handle the displacement added by superstructure and deck. Fingers crossed. Second, I think the BoxBoat builder may wish he'd given the bottom at the bow more of a lift when pounding into seas which sometimes happens.
Enjoyed the article!