You'll Be SHOCKED By This Big/Little Boat [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

This is a cutter-rigged version of the Benford ‘Badger’ design made famous by Pete & Annie Hill. They voyaged extensively on Badger, including numerous Trans-Atlantic crossings, as reported in their books: Voyaging On A Small Income and Brazil and Beyond. The original Benford design called for the cutter rig employed here. The Hills had the designer produce a junk rig schooner sail plan. The listed vessel was built with the reinforcements to allow for a future junk rig conversion. Both the Hills and Jay Benford have inspected the listed yacht in early construction.

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List Price: $49,900 CAD

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[AJourneyOfYourSoul]

I have always liked this design.

I personally would have went with the junk rig option, but either way, an amazing boat you can build yourself.

Outstanding build. The craftsmanship is outstanding.

[mattevans-koch]

This was and still is a true labor of love. The craftsmanship is on the pro level. Thank you Jordan for finding this gem.

[devilknight]

I’ve seen a few badgers with junk rigs. Very cool.

[paulslevinsky]

It has similarities to the YouTube build SV Tapatya. Very charming and functional.

[joelbrown]

If you like this boat, check out SV Tapatya. Toni is getting close to launching his home built.

[keithh]

AMAZING boat. Thanks for showing a piece of craftsmanship that I can afford!

[bigmac]

Whoever built this vessel should be very proud.😊

[neilcampion]

Amazing boat. Quality craftsmanship.

Shane the port hikes are so small. You can’t see much when inside

[richardrose]

Annie and Pete Hill, preferred a junk rig. The feature that really drooled over, was the galley. Both the sink and cook/range were mounted along the center line, leaving about 8’ of countertop for cooking on. Sink close to the companionway, where a drip or two of water wouldn’t make much difference. Stove on centreline is more stable than one mounted under the deck close to the outboard side of the cabin

[jayknight]

Beautiful boat, I can imagine how much stuff would fall through the cockpit grate.

[jimhiggason]

Fan.Fuggin.Tastic !!! Very impressive build at a fantastic price.

[hkvphff]

Великолепная яхта, особенная надежность и мореходность.

[CajunWolffe]

A nice boat and an excellent example of pride in craftsmanship, a rare bird these days. I'm touched by your understanding of the countless hours of hands-on labor of love that went into the construction of this unique little vessel. You've put in the hours yourself on two boats as is; you know what it takes; I watched all of your videos. Y'all have two kids now; it's been a while, and as usual, a great review.

[ianrusso]

it's gorgeous, the attention to detail is amazing

[frankmarson]

I picked the Benford dory from the thumbnail, a nicely executed example

[pl]

Nice build, never been a fan of outboard wells though .

[talllivingsmall]

This boat is awesome!
This is the same design they Annie Hill sailed when she wrote
voyaging on a small income! This is a tried and true cruising design.
I have so many questions for you
Dave

[patagoniazox]

Do you know if the outboard was powerful enough ...could you fit a 6hp gasoline?? Does it ever get submerged while underway? I like it very much. Cheers and thanks for the video

[meganluke]

Nice boat but a double ender with the stern-hung rudder. Not a Canoe stern.

[heyjer]

no walkways means a crazy beam - inside looks like a much bigger boat