Debby White pressed husband Curt to provide some relief from an all-white interior. Investing the time in the brightwork was well worth the extra effort.
Photographs courtesy of Curt and Debbie White
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I’ve been looking for something of this nature, but I have not been able to find the plans for this or for any of the other interesting-to-me designs I have seen here on Small Boats Monthly. In fact, I see many designs of interest on Pinterest but there is usually no way to get to the source data or website. The few times that you do, they do not have the information relative to the photo.
So, my question is, how can I find the plans for some of the various designs I have seen here on SBM? Some articles give a clue, most do not.
BEULAH is a modified Escargot canal boat. We reviewed the Escargot in our April 2015 issue. If you got to the review, you’ll find some drawings at the bottom of the article and below them a link to the source for the plans. They’re available from the WoodenBoat Store.
We provide a source for plans, if available, in our Boat Profiles. If you see boats of interest in other articles and would like to order plans, send me a note, and I’ll do my best to come up with a way to find them.
Chris Cunningham, Editor
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I have been toying with the idea of building a modified Escargot since seeing the article in 2015. Maybe now I’ll get my butt in gear and do it.
Charlie in Mt Holly, NC.
The Escargot has been the catalyst for three boats I’ve built. The last one in the making is a micro houseboat that fits into my garage with all amenities needed for a comfortable several days out.
Not being able to justify the square footage for the head, I’ve made an extra seat in the main cabin that lifts for a composting toilet.
The forward cabin has been modified slightly to make a pull-out king-size bed or the standard two twins with part of the bed making the first step out the forward companionway.
Within increased headroom of 6″ the space feels much larger than the actual 17′. A two-burner gas stove and a sink with 13-gallon capacity can wash a lot of dishes! I usually bring bottled drinking water and there is ample space for storing it.
I extended the cockpit by 12″ and made a very comfortable seat across the back with wheel steering on a Suzuki 9.9 4-stroke and an 11-gallon fuel tank. There will also be a full roof deck for evening sundowners.
I have also redesigned it to be built with the stitch-and-glue method devised by Sam Devlin and have been amazed at how quickly it is coming together even with added features such as turning in the bow 6″ on each side and 8″ of tumblehome on the transom,a tunnel hull so as not to lose the flotation as far aft as I can get it.
With the stitch-and-glue method, the build incorporates all the “furniture” into the overall build making for an incredibly stiff boat that transfers the motor’s energy throughout the entire boat.
Looking forward to getting the actual weight if the build, but it’s looking promising! Should be about 24 2x4s lighter than the Escargot.
If anyone is interested, I will have the plans available shortly. I’ve kept pics of the build for anyone interested.
Hello Michael,
I am interested in the plans. When will they be available?
The pictures look awesome so far. How is she coming?
How can I get in touch with you directly?
Fantastic build. Would like to use the interior for a small travel trailer. Would you be willing to share these plans with a retired minister ? I believe they could be adapted to a wider span and length. You did a marvelous job and it’s beautiful!
Hi Michael, well from an Australian wanting to build one, please send details as to where I can purchase plans. Thanks….john
When will the stitch and glue plans be available?
Delightful Interior! Love the white, varnished wood, (colors) and the airiness!
This is the first of of this (type) design that ever caught my eye – so nicely done.
Congrats! – oh serious lol on the framed picture
Rob K
Great job, looks like a very comfortable interior. Note the direction of the grain of the ceiling beam knees. The grain should be rotated 45 degrees.
Billy Atkin designed several shanty boats that appeared in MotorBoating’s “Ideal Series” a very long time ago. Some were intended to be more or less permanently moored, others to be moved with small outboards or oars. Those publications (which were put out in hard covers) could probably be found in used books stores, or possibly online. I have most of them.