Mark Gumprecht finished building his new Drifter 17 trimaran model this past summer. He named her Gypsy Wind.
According to Mark, this small tri “sails great in light winds, and tacks very well, even under main alone.”
Mark Gumprecht's New Drifter 17 Trimaran model - Gypsy Wind
Mark is now offering building plans of this boat for sale (which will be emailed to buyers in PDF file format). His collection of construction photos are being organized now so they can be included with the plans. The photos will show how the various plywood pieces and other parts go together.
Mark does, however, emphasize the following:
“These plans are meant for experienced builders, and don’t include written instructions.”
With this in mind, anyone interested should contact Mark at …
mwgumprecht AT comcast DOT net
(Note: Click here to visit Mark’s Drifter Trimarans Building Blog)
For those interested in this design, Mark’s building log for Drifter 17 can be see at : http://www.buildboats.com/bbdrifter17.html
Tons of pictures and commentary from Mark.
oi, trimaram I am loving it, as I make to be able to have one copies of the plans! , living creature in brazil and for would be excellent here it is a wonder
Are Drifter 17 plans available for purchase ?
It doesn’t look like Mark’s site has been updated for awhile. Nor do plans for the 17-footer appear to be available for sale on the Duckworks site … although the Drifter 16 plans are available for free download right now: https://duckworks.com/drifter-16-plans/
Drifter 17 plans in PDF format are available according to what I read. I would like to purchase a set.
Richard,
Where are you seeing the Drifter 17 plans for sale? What website is selling them?
If there currently is no website selling them then perhaps you might try emailing Mark (the designer) at the following email address: mwgumprecht AT comcast DOT net
The email above is his old address but perhaps it still works. I haven’t heard from him in a long time.
Small Tri Guy,
His old address still does not work. The Drifter is supposed to be available in PDF format.
I am the current owner of Gypsy Wind. I have copies of the plans. They are very basic. There are several videos of the boat on my YouTube site, starting here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgLdHjNcLjU&t=238s
Check and read all comments with the videos before asking questions. I don’t do this for a living so may not answer questions.