Oh yes I see

The C could be definitely be turned into the G pretty flawlessly.

And yes, Birdwatcher is great. I bought the plans for IMB; if I ever finish this one, that’s next. It is just short enough to not have to be registered in my state, and you can camp in it easily. And I think the sit inside with windows thing is neat. Safer to bring nieces and nephews along.

Actually the cartopper was used as a guest cabin towed behind a larger boat also, but one person only.

Here is a video of someone sailing the IMB https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XGVhZzj3JlE

Fiberglass and resin or epoxy on plywood can last very well and is easy to repair if you go for “work boat finish”.

I have every book I can find on this. Phil Bolger, Dynamite Payson, Jim Michelak, all easy and good designs.

The Birdwatcher style would lend itself well to solar panels, or Michelak’s IMB (International Marine Beacher, from a magazine competition).

I have a half-built “Cartopper” in my shed. I need to go work on it more. Sometimes it’s more fun to read about than do.