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I phoned the number in the Pardeys 25th edition "Cruising in Serrafyn", but Hess Designs it was not? I heard he is in a rest home. Therefore how does one order his plans?
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We have searched the SBF files (made an inquiry also) and here is what we found: Lyle Hess 1907 West Woodcrest Ave. , Fullerton CA 92632. And a phone # 714-526-3773. We have no idea how current any of this info is...
I found this on the web today at this web site:http://www.boatbuilding.com/Design/Designers_and_Naval_Architects/more6.html
"The Designs of Lyle C. Hess - Sorry, no web page. Lyle's designing days are past him now. But you can still obtain plans for his wonderful wooden cutters by contacting his daughter at (714) 526-3773 7AM to 8PM Pacific. or write them and request study plans at 5911 E. Spring Street #360 Long Beach CA 90808 Lyle's family still offers plans for the 24' 7" Serrafyn, 26', 30' Taleisin, 32', and the 40 footer. (Added: 9-Oct-1998 Hits: 564 "
Thom VCheck this website for Hess information. The NorSea association is trying to put together a Hess Library or archive of plans. Lets hope that somebody does, I would hate to think that these treasures might disappear.
http://members.tripod.com/~norsea27/nl18.htm
If you really like this style of yacht, and any sailor who's blood still flows must, have a look at Paul Gartside's page for some of the most delightful examples of the english workboat style.
http://www.gartsideboats.com
regards Scott T
Hi Scott,Interesting sites, thanks for the input. Eddy and Duff, LTD of Mattapoisett, MA, USA also produce the Lyle Hess series of Fatty Knees dinghies to a high standard in glass.
Sure would be neat, or a feat, if one had a collection of study plans for Hess's smaller boats... I recall a cat boat and other interesting 'trailer sailors'...
Look Look Look - Lyle Hess Plans - SerrafynI found this on the web today at this web site:
http://www.boatbuilding.com/Design/Designers_and_Naval_Architects/more6.html
"The Designs of Lyle C. Hess - Sorry, no web page. Lyle's designing days are past him now. But you can still obtain plans for his wonderful wooden cutters by contacting his daughter at (714) 526-3773 7AM to 8PM Pacific. or write them and request study plans at 5911 E. Spring Street #360 Long Beach CA 90808 Lyle's family still offers plans for the 24' 7" Serrafyn, 26', 30' Taleisin, 32', and the 40 footer. (Added: 9-Oct-1998 Hits: 564 "
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