Daniel Skira is a yacht designer with an appreciation for classic design, i.e. simplicity and functionality.  His little cruiser "Loudoun" is designed with a fishing boat or working boat flavor. He offers the following comments:

• The separation of the two cabins and the high bulwark, allows for the full use of the deck in complete safety.

• The aft cabin with a 6’6” headroom is the pilot house which also contains a small galley, a settee, and on the aft end, the head.

• All the windows in the pilot house can open and have screens. The sliding doors are mounted on wheels.
   
• The double windshield can crank out to allow good ventilation when needed.

• The small cabin in front contains two berths and storage space. This cabin also has two opening windows with screens.

• The entrance of the cabin is through a booby hatch. It’s very practical since even when open the rain won’t wet the berth down below.

• The small sail area is perfect for tempering the rolling or a good breeze can be of some help to save fuel.

• The mast is mounted on a tabernacle, making the raising and lowering of the mast easier. The boom can be used to put an awning, making the deck a perfect place to enjoy the day.

• The 9.8Hp outboard is hidden by the counter stern. The access is from the head. Opening the large deck hatch on the aft deck gives full access to the engine.