Looking for a 17-20 foot boat design or manufactured boat that is a little unique

[KJ20]

I am interested in a boat in the 17-20 foot range with a beam of 7’ 6” or greater. I want something a little different than the standard. I am not looking for a fast boat but something to putter along (4-8 knots) and protect me from the elements. It will have a pilot house where two people can sit and stand (min 6’3”) comfortably and a self-bailing deck because it will be at anchor when not in use. It could be use wood or aluminum as I can adapt the plan.

I am familiar with Glen-L and Bateau plans. I have looked at a number of “character boats” but have not seen exactly what I need. I am thinking along the lines of a small workboat or pilot boat type of boat. It can be with or without a bunk since it will mostly be used for day trips. Any help in finding a plan for such a boat would be helpful.

 

[Scott Danforth]

google mini trawler boat plans and many come up.

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome aboard.

Look at some of the small tug boat style plans. They are unique.

 

[KJ20]

I have exhausted Google's resources. Just wondering if I missed something obscure that are not carried by the big boat plan sellers..

 

[matt167]

C- Dory

 

[KJ20]

Thanks Matt. C-Dory 19 Angler is a nice boat but its fiberglass and they have no dealers in Canada. If I could only find a boat like that in aluminum or the plans to build one in wood or aluminum. Any more ideas?

 

[southkogs]

You can find Dory plans all over. Lots of variants on the Dory style. Google "Hunky Dory" for one (by Glen L).

 

[Scott Danforth]

if I can find thousands of designs in a 2 second search for dory plans, tug plans or mini trawler plans, so can the OP. its not hard. many naval architect firms even sell boat plans on the web.

 

[KJ20]

Scott:

If you can be of help, share with me a boat that fits the criteria in my original post.

 

[roffey]

my problem with your question or post is... what I consider unique is not likely what you think is unique or different. Personally I would never run a boat in open water with a WOT of 4 knots. If you ran into bad seas you will have a hard time seeking shelter but that's just me. Good luck with your quest be sure to post back when you do find something.

I think a better question is what are the better brands of boat and then pick from that list maybe?