Description
This is a beautiful double ender for simplified strip plank and epoxy construction. Temporary moulds are set up with pre-shaped stem, stern post and hog and then the boat is planked with thin strips of Cedar glued edge to edge with epoxy giving a traditional round bilge American Peapod which are renowned for their rowing capabilities. She may be half decked giving dry stowage space or left open for maximum carrying capacity.
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15' American Peapod Particulars |
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LOA | 15' | 4.58m |
Beam | 4'3" | 1.3m |
Hull Mid Depth | 1'7" | 0.48m |
Draft | 7"/3'5" | 0.18/1.04m |
Sail Area | 71 sq.ft | 6.6 sq.m |
Approx. Dry Weight | 160lbs | 72.6kg |
Hull Shape | Round bilge - double ended | |
Construction Method | Cedar strip plank | |
Major strip wood requirements for hull | 1800' of 1/2" x 3/4" (550m of 12x18mm) Cedar Strip | |
Guidance Use | 3 adults sailing and rowing - may have an outboard to one side mounted on a beam | |
Drawing/Design Package | 2 x A1 drawings + 4 x A4 instruction sheets |