Patrician was the result of J.Z. Morris' search for the perfect daysailer. He wanted her to invoke images of the fine sailing yachts of the past, displaying traditional lines and beauty, yet possess the performance of a modern design. He also wanted a boat that could easily be sailed by one person. 

To assure the required performance, Henry Scheel developed the lines and used his patented keel on her underbody. Van Dam Wood Craft was asked to build Patrician, giving Steve Van Dam the opportunity to demonstrate all the skills and craftmanship he had developed in over twenty years of boat-building. 

This vessel, as in all Van Dam Wood Craft boats displays the flawless joinery and finish for which Van Dam is well known. All the wood was hand-picked for itsbeauty and integrity. To satisfy the requirements of single-handed sailing, Van Dam engineered and constructed a complete electrical and hydraulic system so that one person could handle all systems from the helm.

Van Dam, as always, worked very closely with the owner to ensure that all the details that make a custom yacht special were exactly the right blend of aesthetics and function.

Patrician is yet another example of Van Dam Wood Craft's Excellence in Wood.