Iain Oughtred

Iain Oughtred is a Scottish boat designer renowned for creating beautiful traditional-style boats suitable for amateur construction. Based in Scotland, Oughtred specializes in designs inspired by traditional boat types including Scottish and Scandinavian craft. His plans are known for their elegance, clarity, and buildability, making them popular with amateur builders worldwide. Oughtred's designs emphasize traditional aesthetics, seaworthiness, and the joy of sailing beautiful boats. His work has helped preserve and promote traditional boat design while making these classic types accessible to contemporary builders.