Jaunty was envisioned as a slow (sailing speed) camp cruiser for an older captain. The beamy flat bottom hull with flared sides has commodious storage below, easy access through a large forecabin hatch to work the anchor gear and mooring lines on the foredeck while safely standing inside the cabin. He has two long bunks below with foam cushions and Sunbrella upholstery, a single burner Origo galley stove and pull out drawer washtub sink. A porta potty can slide under the bridge deck behind the cabin step for storage. And with 12 gallons of water in two custom tanks and substantial storage below a week long voyage or even two is not out of the question.
Jaunty has a 75w solar system with controller feeding start and house batteries, LED lighting below, and running lights for night time underway. There are two anchors on board, the primary being a 15lb Mantis Supreme with 25′ of 1/4″ chain and 250′ of 8 plait rode in case a deep water anchoring is necessary. Additionally, he has a lightweight Danforth style with shorter rode for a stern hook. The 8 hp Honda electric start XL shaft outboard has proven to be a reliable and fuel sipping motor and Jaunty runs best at around 4.5 to 5 mph cruising speed at quarter throttle. A full cockpit bimini keeps off sun and rain for all weather camp cruising. Jaunty has twin skegs aft and a shallow keel forward 2″ deep by 5′ long with bronze shoe for excellent directional stability underway. Handling the helm in cross seas is solid and easy on the helmsperson sitting in the comfortable Bentley captain’s chair with armrests. Jaunty can sit flat on the bottom while the tide goes out and returns. Quality materials and quality gear have gone into making Jaunty a quality camp cruiser for ease of handling underway, comfort below as can be found in sixteen feet of boat, ease of anchoring, and always with safety in mind.