Windward Dream • Design No. 044 67' Cruising Cutter		Read more about: Plan format options Support How to order Study plans Build plans

Renowned in yachting circles worldwide, the Whisstock name is synonymous with quality and integrity. Between 1926 and 1990, over 700 vessels from dinghies to luxury yachts up to 100' LOA were built at Whisstock’s yard on the River Deben at Woodbridge in Suffolk, England.

George Whisstock started at the yard in 1962, gaining hands-on practical experience in all aspects of yacht handling, repair, construction and design. George spearheaded the introduction of WEST™ system wood-epoxy construction to the yard in the 1970’s, making Whisstocks was the first boatyard in the UK to build WEST™ system boats professionally. In 1979, he introduced aluminium alloy construction to the yard. From 1980 to 1990 he was Design and Production Director. George brings over 30 years of boatbuilding and design knowledge to his design practice, which he started in 1983. Read more ....

Pictured above, is our Design No. 044, which we designed in 1990 for high-end crewed Caribbean Charter. Construction of the first three of these charter yachts was in aluminium alloy. Since then, the design has also been built in steel, to our modified designs. In summer 2006, we were very happy to attend sail trials of No. 044/05, the most recent vessel built to this design.

The same high quality, integrity and attention to detail runs through all our designs, large and small. George uses his personal experience of classical carvel construction, modern wood-epoxy systems, steel and aluminium alloy, as well as a long history of designing and building one-off high-quality custom yachts, to produce practical designs for the non-professional builder, and to write the step-by-step building instructions.

Always innovative, many of our designs are directly downloadable immediately upon purchase. No waiting around for the mail; fast and economic; no paper plans to get torn and unreadable; simply print off what you need when you need it as often as you need. No special equipment is required beyond a computer (Mac or PC) and an A4/US Letter size printer. They are also available on CD and as traditional Paper Plans.

The detailed and accurate plans together with true step-by-step building instructions lead you through the building process simply and easily. Nothing is missed out. The plans are fully dimensioned. No scaling or lofting is required. You can trust the plans and instructions to be professional, practical, clear and detailed – just follow them and you will be successful. No other information is needed. Professional technical support throught the build, is available by email, regular mail, telephone, or Skype. More plan info …