Description
The Port Sorell 16 is a skiff for rough waters having generous freeboard and fairly full sections fore and aft. This means, that for her type, she is a good load carrier and can be rowed single or double. For those wanting a good general purpose rowing skiff for use also as a tender or fishing boat, she is an excellent choice
She uses approximately 5 sheets of 4, 5 or 6mm plyâif required she could take a small sail rig or use a small electric outboard.
The drawings give the plank shapes and details for simple stitch and tape construction and also the mould/jig details for those wanting to build her with clinker/ply.
She uses approximately 5 sheets of 4, 5 or 6mm plyâif required she could take a small sail rig or use a small electric outboard.
The drawings give the plank shapes and details for simple stitch and tape construction and also the mould/jig details for those wanting to build her with clinker/ply.
16' Port Sorell Particulars |
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LOA | 15'6" | 4.71m |
Beam | 4'4" | 1.33m |
Hull Mid Depth | 1'4" | 0.4m |
Draft | 4 1/2" | 0.11m |
Approx. Dry Weight | 95 lbs | 43 kg |
Hull Shape | Round bilge with 7 planks per side | |
Construction Method | Clinker ply and stitch and tape | |
Major plywood requirements for hull | 6 sheets of 6mm marine plywood | |
Guidance Use | 3 - 5 adults | |
Drawing/Design Package | 7 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets |