15' Lillistone Phoenix III (2022) - OSHUN

My Phoenix III was inspired by the great review video on OCH. It was the form that caught my eye- a pretty little boat. Next it was the flexibility of a boat that could be rowed as well as sailed and might even be modified for touring was attractive. Finally, since I have no real experience as a sailor, the thoughtful online discussions of the design, the rig and how other owners found their Phoenixs handled was reassuring. This was not just a pretty boat.
I had been a serial builder of stitch and glue boats but was ready for my woodworking skills to be pushed a little. Ross Lillistone’s accurate drawings and the experience that he used to write the very helpful construction manual meant there were no troubles along the way. As a bonus building her brought me through the lockdowns unscathed.

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