Eager Eve: An 18 ft Cabin Cruiser for Weekend Trips
William D. Jackson's 18 ft Eager Eve sleeps two, seats four and cruises at 22 mph on a 25 hp outboard.
Eager Eve is the kind of small cruiser that turns a day out into a weekend away. William D. Jackson drew it at 18 ft (5.5 m) with a 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) beam. It sleeps two and seats four, so you can bring friends for the day. With an Evinrude 25 hp Big Twin or Johnson, it cruises at 22 mph and tops out around 30 mph with 33 hp. The plywood hull has a vee-convex bottom.
Eager Eve at a glance
| Detail | Eager Eve |
|---|---|
| Type | Cabin cruiser |
| Length | 18 ft (5.49 m) |
| Beam | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Capacity | Sleeps 2; seats 4 |
| Construction | 3/8 in. plywood planking, vee-convex bottom, developable surfaces |
| Power | Evinrude 25 hp Big Twin or Johnson; 22 mph, top speed 30 mph with 33 hp |
| Designer | William D. Jackson |
| First published | Boat Builder's Handbook, p. 75 |
| Craft Print | No. 175 |
| Plan sheets | 10 |
Small cruiser, big plans
Sleeping two and seating four, Eager Eve suits couples who want overnight trips and the occasional day out with friends. The 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) beam gives a stable feel at anchor. A vee-convex bottom using developable surfaces lets 3/8 in. plywood bend naturally into shape, which makes construction more manageable. Ten sheets cover the hull and cabin.
The original plan sheets
These are the 10 original sheets, scanned from the magazine. For building, use the full-size PDF in the download section below.
Who designed it
William D. Jackson drew Eager Eve for the Boat Builder's Handbook, page 75, as Craft Print 175. The ten sheets cover the vee-convex bottom, plywood planking and cabin. It is a compact, practical weekender.
Before you build
- Ventilate the cabin well and fit screened openings to keep air moving overnight.
- Stay close to the 25 to 33 hp outboard range the speeds are based on.
- Carry anchor, lights and safety gear, as a cabin cruiser invites longer trips.
Download the plan
All ten Eager Eve sheets in one file, ready to print full size or open on a tablet in the workshop.
Download the complete plan (PDF, 10 sheets, 8.8 MB)
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