2018 Custom Custom Loon

25' Brush Creek Yacht - Loon Model - "Falcon"

McGowan Design Loon | Great Loop Prototype | Trailerable Trawler | Downeast Pocket Cruiser

For those familiar with the McGowan Marine Design Loon and its feature in WoodenBoat Magazine, Falcon needs little introduction.

Originally conceived by Laurie McGowan as a purpose-built Great Loop prototype, and brought to life by Marvin Spencer in 2017, the Loon represents a deliberate departure from production boats-favoring efficiency, simplicity, and real-world cruising capability over excess. Boats of this design have developed a quiet but loyal following among experienced cruisers who recognize the thought and intention behind them.

Falcon is a custom composite-built example, presented in pristine, turnkey condition and ready for immediate cruising. She offers a rare opportunity to step into this design without the time and expense of a custom build-something that is seldom available on the open market.

Powered by a Honda 50 HP outboard, her semi-displacement hull is designed for efficient cruising, running comfortably at approximately 8 knots at 2200 RPM. With a total fuel capacity of 48 gallons (four 12-gallon tanks), she delivers the kind of range and economy that defines the Great Loop mindset: go farther, stay longer, and simplify the journey. Her overall profile and dimensions are well-suited for Loop cruising, offering the clearance and manageability sought by experienced cruisers.

Below, the layout is purpose-driven and surprisingly accommodating for her size. A V-berth provides comfortable sleeping for overnight trips or extended cruising, while a compact galley-featuring a two-burner Coleman stove, sink, and 4-gallon fresh water system-supports time spent at anchor. A Dometic Porta Potty adds practicality, and multiple storage areas beneath the cabin sole and throughout the interior allows for efficient organization of gear and provisions.

At 25 feet, Falcon occupies a rare sweet spot. She is easily handled by a couple, well-suited for ICW cruising and inland waterways, and designed with the kind of system simplicity that makes ownership approachable and enjoyable. Unlike most boats in this category, she includes a Load Rite four-wheel trailer with electric brakes, matched to the vessel, making her a true trailerable trawler-capable of exploring multiple cruising grounds without limitation.

This is not a mass-produced interpretation of a cruising boat. It is a designed solution-one that prioritizes efficiency, usability, and freedom of movement. For those who have followed the Loon design or appreciate its intent, opportunities like this are uncommon.

This is not a boat for everyone-and that is precisely its strength. For the buyer who understands the design and the following behind it, Falcon represents something far more valuable than specifications on paper: a proven concept, thoughtfully executed, and ready to go.

Key Highlights:

• McGowan Marine Design Loon pedigree
• Featured in WoodenBoat Magazine (Design Sketchbook)
• Custom composite construction
• Honda 50 HP outboard
• Honda "All in One" instrument
• 14 lb. Danforth anchor, with 150' of rode and 10' chain
• Efficient 8-knot cruising @ 2200 RPM
• 48-gallon fuel capacity (4 tanks)
• V-berth accommodations for overnighting
• Galley with stove, sink, and fresh water system
• Dometic porta potty
• Ample interior and under-sole storage
• Load Rite trailer included (four-wheel, electric brakes)
• Trailerable, Loop-capable, and turnkey
• Coast Guard inspected
• Multiple food grade water storage containers, in addition to the built in water tank under the sink
• comes with service records, & boat parts book as reference for the specifics that "Falcon" was built with.