 This is a light single-chine V bottom plywood frameless dinghy, built upside-down on formers. Length 9 ft., beam 4 ft., total height 17 in., weight 100 lbs. Sail area 50 sq. ft. This is an easily-built cartop dinghy with a pivoted centerboard, a gunter rig and a stiffened bottom with no loose bottom boards. It is suitable for rowing or a small outboard motor, and has a good performance under sail. Plans give all details for completion as a sailing boat.
Plywood requirements -
2.5 sheets 1/4" (6mm) x 4' x 8'.
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