Phoenix 3
Description
The Phoenix III is Ross Lillistone's flagship 15-foot beach cruiser design—the boat that launched his reputation as a master of small-craft design. Originally created for builder Paul Hernes in Queensland, Australia, this elegant sailboat represents Lillistone's vision of the perfect solo or two-person coastal cruiser. Built using glued-lapstrake (clinker) plywood construction, the Phoenix III features overlapping planks that create both structural strength and classic aesthetic appeal. While more challenging than stitch-and-glue methods, the 42-page instruction manual with photos makes the process accessible to dedicated amateur builders. The plans come as a convenient 11″ × 17″ comb-bound booklet (30 sheets of detailed drawings) that lies flat on your workbench—no more wrestling with rolled-up plans! This design represents the perfect marriage of traditional boatbuilding aesthetics with practical modern engineering. Lillistone's use of CAD eliminated the need for lofting while maintaining the craftsmanship appeal of lapstrake construction. The result? A boat that's both a joy to build and a delight to sail—embodying everything that made Ross Lillistone's designs legendary among small-boat enthusiasts.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ross Lillistone |
|---|---|
| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 15.000 ft |
| LOA | 15.000 ft |
| Beam | 5.083 ft |
| Displacement | 400 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
Phoenix 3 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 15.568 ft - (4745 mm) |
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| Foot | 8.875 ft - (2705 mm) |
| Leech | * 15.93 ft - (4855 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 77.26 ° |
| Diagonal | 16.13 ft - (4916 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 69.52 ft² |
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Phoenix 3 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 10.615 ft - (3235 mm) |
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| Foot | 4.818 ft - (1469 mm) |
| Leech | 9.375 ft - (2858 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 4.25 ft - (1295 mm) |
| Area | * 22.58 ft² |
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Phoenix 3 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 10.536 ft - (3211 mm) |
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| Foot | 5.099 ft - (1554 mm) |
| Leech | 8.635 ft - (2632 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 4.15 ft - (1265 mm) |
| Area | * 21.86 ft² |
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Phoenix 3 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 9.83 ft - (2996 mm) |
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| Foot | 3.875 ft - (1181 mm) |
| Leech | 8.229 ft - (2508 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 3.17 ft - (966 mm) |
| Area | * 15.56 ft² |
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Phoenix 3 - SPRIT
| Luff | 9.75 ft - (2972 mm) |
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| Foot | 8.26 ft - (2518 mm) |
| Leech | 12.65 ft - (3856 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 82.19 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 11.891 ft - (3624 mm) |
| Head | 7.063 ft - (2153 mm) |
| Area | * 81.15 ft² |
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Phoenix 3 - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 5.495 ft - (1675 mm) |
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| Foot | 8.891 ft - (2710 mm) |
| Leech | 14.401 ft - (4389 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 80.82 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 9.677 ft - (2950 mm) |
| Head | 10.797 ft - (3291 mm) |
| Area | * 76.35 ft² |
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