Let's talk about performance because it is here that the Thunderbird delivers the goods. The cockpit is significantly bigger than a CS 27's and somewhat bigger than a C&C 27, two benchmark vessels in this country. In addition to all it's other attributes, the boat has a huge cockpit and when you come right down to it, that's where the majority of owners spend the majority of their time.
It sleeps four, especially if two are kids and all have modest expectations, can be built easily in plywood and delivers superb performance.
West coast marine architect Ben Seaborn came up with a design that met all the criteria. Its origins are in a competition sponsored by the Douglas Fir Plywood Manufacturer's Association in the late fifties, to design a quick, stable boat that could be built in plywood and would accommodate four. So we will take a three-step approach to analyzing the definitive affordable boat we'll look at design considerations, wood boats and fibreglass boats.Ī design sponsored by the forestry industry. While the used plywood Thunderbirds out there represent incredible value in terms of boat-for-the-buck, dealing with the joys of wood are not for everyone. More second hand Thunderbirds would probably be purchased if there were more used fibreglass Thunderbirds on the market.
Reality: Yes it is, but if you've got the time it's a great way to save money. Reality: Thunderbirds are built in both wood and fibreglass.
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