Psi Phi

Thanks for all the replies. I do see that the 17 is more popular, didn't realise there was much difference in the rigs on them though, to my uneducated eye they look the same, or between the boats, they are not just the same thing in different sizes then? What makes the 17 better then? Multi-passenger I expect to have, though will avoid rough water. One thing I did want is the abiility to experiment with rigs, and I think I saw that the 17 can be build with a third mast step so you could set it with just one mast and maybe a lug sail or something? I do have to consider the costs though, down here in the antipodes a sheet of cheap, heavy, environmentaly unfriendly 6mm ply is $45, the good stuff is $120. Simon.

Just wondering if anyone could quantify the "little more expensive" between the 15 and 17? Currently I have plans for a Jim Michalak design, but as my eventual goal is a Belhaven maybe a CS would be a good practice run. B and B's site gives a rough BoM for the 17, but not the 15. As 15ft is just a little shorter than two plywood panels, and the 17 a bit longer, my guess would be that it is notable more economical? cheers for any responses Simon.

Hi, I've been lurking around in the background for a while, find the Belhaven the most attractive option (except my wife says ours would have to be orange) for a trailer sailer. Scott, thanks for the interior photos, that was one thing I had not been able to find anywhere else. Want to ask a favor, Ric if you ever feel like posting some more interior shots, to show off the new cusions say, would love to see a photo or two with someone in the cabin, to get a feel for the scale of it. It still looks to be the biggest interior for a boat around the 20 ft length. cheers Simon.