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Ok thanks. The cat rig sounds like the way to go.

Alex Nice looking boat. Thank you both for the advice on the cat rig. I appreciate hearing from experienced sailors.

Capriosca what modifications did you have to make to the 11 for the sloop rig?

Thanks for the link. I am now looking at the 12 based on what you and others have said. I am also interested in the sloop configuration but I need to learn more about both rigs. I don't know much about sailing yet.

Do the plans show details for both the standard rig and the sloop rig? Is the mast shorter in length for the sloop?

Thanks for the advice. You guys have me about ready to order plans. I watched the videos and I like how high it floats on its side.

Thanks for the replies. I plan on learning to sail with the boat. It will mostly be my wife and myself and maybe our Granddaughter on the boat. All of the sailing will be on Midwest lakes. I would like the regular hull. I am familiar with stitch and glue construction. I built a CLC Mill Creek 13. The capacity and flotation of the Spindrift design really caught my attention. I also like the lines.

Hello I have been considering building a Philip Rhodes Penguin until I saw the Spindrift. I am now interested in either the S10 or S11. I would appreciate any opinions on the two boats. I have been reading previous posts to learn as much as I can but still have a ways to go. Thanks for any help Gary