Preview: JANE – A Couta Boat Inspired Motor Sailer, with Tim Phillips
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March 28, 2019
Email this Video to a FriendA motor sailer that sails like a witch? Count us in, JANE!
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27 Responses So Far to “JANE – A Couta Boat Inspired Motor Sailer, with Tim Phillips”
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Trevor Cozens says:
Beautiful vessel, she looks so comfortable and sails so well.
Dwayne Kutz says:
Where would one find plans for this great boat?
Steve Stone says:
HI Dwayne. At the Wooden Boat Shop in Sorrento, Australia.
https://www.woodenboatshop.com.au/
Dean Wilson says:
Beautiful boat, Well done Wooden Boat Shop Sorrento
Gary Henshaw says:
It is truly a boating dream. Thanks for the video to share with all of us dreamers.
patrick marks says:
Looks like Maynard was enjoying dinner!
Hugh MacRae says:
What a beautiful, functional boat. I’d love to spend time on her.
Shane O'Brien says:
What can I say?
“I want one!”
Peter Boland says:
Love this boat
haggar foraker says:
What a beauty!
Did he say 16 ft beam?
Daniel Klimov says:
03:22 – Tim says “There’s not a stitch of caulking in her”.
How is it possible?
Dirk Faegre says:
Careful ‘fitting’. Of course, stripped planked boats have no caulk either unless you count the glue.
Brad Babcock says:
I’ve see a lot of motorsailers that did not get the balance right (to my taste).
Jane nails it.
Chris Mills says:
A beautiful boat. To see her slip through the Port Phillip chop is a wonder.
Robert (Bob) Godfrey says:
Very nice! Thank you.
graham watson says:
Another great video. Love the Strine accent! Keep ‘em coming please!
Morgan says:
Wonderful video as usual. what exactly is a “Motor Sailor”?? vs a sail boat with an engine.
Alan Houghton says:
A dictionary would tell you – a boat equipped with both sails and an engine. But they tend to be yachts that (a) have a motor of sufficient power to propel the vessel at its optimum sailing speed (b) have a modest pilot house for comfort, rather than the open cockpit of a pure sailing vessel. If you search the vessel BURMA in the OCH search panel – you will see an example of in my eyes, the perfect motorsailer.
Rob Roy says:
This one? https://www.offcenterharbor.com/videos/aboard-legendary-boat-burma-1950-davis-hand-motorsailer/
Mark Bates says:
Hi Alan, Burma is a fine boat, but more 60:40 motor/ sailer than 40:60 as with Jane. Comes down to individual preference and for me right now I’d go for Jane for the simple sailing experience. Just the right balance in my view.
Alan Houghton says:
Very smart looking Motor Sailer, lots of thought has gone into the design / fit out, one could spend a lot of time on her. Love the roast :-)
Michael Smith says:
I love the gaff cutter rig. Would you use a larger genoa for light-wind downwind?
Chris Peterson says:
Any boat where I can spill a glass of red wine and keep on with the conversation is a boat for me.
Richard Green says:
Excellent roomy design for cruising. I like the open plan with large windows. I was impressed with the galley and the ability to look out over the ocean while cooking.
Leif Knutsen says:
I am a big fan of beamy shallow-draft vessels that have good hydrostatics. Motor sailers give one the best of both worlds. Very nice vessel Tim.
Lou Volpe says:
Another beauty, thanks OCH for sharing!
David Tew says:
Agreed! Love the ‘suicide knob’ on the wheel and the angled foot space below the dining table seats below.