High Altitude Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I just saw Gman's Belhaven thread. His cabin looks fantanstic. I really like the look of the Princess. Do you guys think it would be possible (and look good of course) to put a princess style cabin on a Belhaven? I wish I was able to do a quick sketch of some kind on the computer to see how it would look. I tried to print out the boat from the website and draw it in but I gave up, I have no drawing talent. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Altitude Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I am not so sure about this guys. The sheer lines look a lot different. Maybe a Princess 19 with a Belhaven accommodation layout would work. New design maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martysgone Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Ok, I know this is an old thread, but I would like to bump it because it is exactly the question I have been asking myself. I am in a dilemma between building the Belhaven or P22. I feel like the Belhaven is a better interior layout, definitely a quicker build, and easier overall to handle. But the P22 is just so classic looking. I realize that some of this is the sheer line that rises so high in the front. But I think the Belhaven could look a little classier with a slightly longer cabin and lines similar to the P22. Finish the sides and coamings bright and it might just satisfy in me what I feel the Belhaven lacks aesthetically. Any takers on this discussion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jones Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 I'm guessing we have the topic to ourselves while everyone else builds mark 3's. After sailing a Belhaven for two seasons I don't see room for making the cabin longer without loosing important working space and a good sitting spot on the foredeck. A quick comparison of the two boats shows quite a difference in displacement/length ratios which I think explains why the more slender P22 better looks better. My future plans for the Belhaven include a second rub rail to trick the eye into seeing more shear and probably some contrasting paint to break-up the side profile similar to your idea of bright coamings. Other than looks, I think the big difference is interior headroom, motor well in the P-22, and size in general. As a tall guy I'd like a little more sitting head room in the B19, but otherwise very comfortable and don't think I would change anything significant. I'm sure the P22 is even more comfortable. Guess you just need to figure out how much boat you want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martysgone Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 OK. I agree on losing fore deck space. But I can't help but think a traditional cabin design with a squared off front would help. A lot of the Selway Fisher pocket cruisers embrace this and look good. Sound like I need to build a model and experiment a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 I, had the same thoughts as you and would love to see your drawing or model. i just bought belhaven plans to build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dunsworth Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 I never thought the Belhaven would look good with the more traditional cabin type like the Princess. I love the looks of the Princess it looks good with that type of cabin because it match's the more traditional looking hull perfectly. The Belhaven has a much more modern looking hull so the cabin is modern looking. As for head room the Belhaven actually has more head room by a few inches. The cabin is not as long though. For its size, the Belhaven as it is will be hard to beat for comfort. The only change I would make if I built another one would to build in a serious ice hold. I use mine for two weeks at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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