Description

Sail and oar dinghy, a very classic and pure line

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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

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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.

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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