Aber
- LOA:
- 14' 1'' / 4.3 m
- SKU:
- FV-ABER
- Availability:
- Printed plans shipped and PDF plans emailed by Francois Vivier
Description
Sail and oar dinghy, a very classic and pure line
For Aber study plans click HERE
| Hull length / waterline | 4.30 / 4.00 m | Sail area | 9.7 m² |
| Breadth / waterline | 1.48 / 1.30 m | Outboard motor | 3.5 hp |
| Draught | 0.25 / 0.85 m | Design category / Crew | C3 / D4 |
| Light weight clinker / Strip planked | 220 / 265 kg | Building time with kit | 420 hours |
Aber was the first boat created in 1985 as a result of the desire to provide a boat specially designed for the home builder. It is derived from Aven, my first sail & oars design. It is a little smaller but has more buoyancy in the fore sections for better sea keeping. Aber kept the simple but so efficient lug rig in the Breton style, with a well-peaked yard. It has a pivoting centreboard. The rudder is fixed but can slide vertically.
Due to its moderate size, Aber is an excellent rowing boat for one or two persons. It is also a very lively and fast sailboat. In the sail & oars range, Aber is the best choice for a small crew, from 1 to 3.
As a result of these qualities, Aber was classified in the “top 150” by the English magazine “Classic Boat” (issue 150).
Aber in now available with several rig options in addition to the standard standing lug: lug sloop and sprit sail.
Additional Information
Measurements: |
Metric |
Designer Name: |
Francois Vivier Architecte Naval |
Sail area (Imperial / Metric): |
104 ft² / 9.7 m² |
Rig Type: |
Lug, Sloop, Sprit |
Keel Type: |
Centerboard |
Rudder: |
Kick-up |
Length (range): |
8' - 15'11"' / 2.44m - 4.85m |
LOA: |
14' 1'' / 4.3 m |
Length at Waterline: |
13' 1'' / 4 m |
Beam: |
4' 10'' / 1.48 m |
Hull Weight: |
200 - 999 lbs / 90.72 - 453.14kg |
Estimated Hull Weight: |
485 lb / 220 kg |
Draft: |
36" / 91.44cm |
Unloaded Draft: |
2' 9'' / 0.85 m |
Weight Capacity: |
770 lb / 350 kg |
Primary Material: |
Marine Plywood |
Method of Construction: |
Lapstrake / Clinker |
Hull: |
Monohull |
Hull Type: |
Displacement |
Hull Shape: |
Round bottom |
Power Source: |
Human, Wind |
Motor: |
Outboard |
Horsepower Rating: |
3.5 hp |
Built-in Floatation: |
Yes |
Trailerable: |
Yes |
Cartop: |
No |
Unit of Measure: |
Metric |
Instruction Manual: |
Step-by-Step Instructions |
Lofting Required: |
No |
Recommended Experience Level: |
Intermediate |
Designer's Thoughts on Experience Level: |
Classic look, designed for home builders |
Boat Type: |
Sailboat |
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