Description
24’x 6’ using 22 sheets of 3/8’’ and 2 sheets of 1/2’’ ply in it’s basic form. A water ballast tank and motor well may be used and the whole craft made in three 8’ boltable sections for ease in construction, transportation and storage. Steel plate, sand or rock ballast may also be used. Ideal for coastal work. Construction is based upon pre-shaped ply side hull panels which are bent round the frames. The bottom is then put on oversize.
Drake 24 Particulars |
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LOD | 24' | 7.32m |
Beam | 6' | 1.83m |
Hull Mid Depth | 1'9" | 0.53m |
Draft | 7 1/2"/2' 2 1/2" | 0.19/0.67m |
Sail Area | 198 sq.ft | 18.42 sq.m |
Approx. Dry Weight | 992 lbs | 450 kg |
Maximum Headroom | 3'9" | 1.14m |
Hull Shape | Sharpie - flat bottom single chine | |
Construction Methods | Ply over frame | |
Major plywood requirements for hull | 22 x 9mm sheets 2 x 12mm sheets |
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Guidance Use | Estuary, coastal | |
Drawing/Design Package | 3 x A1 drawings + 3 x A4 instruction sheets | |
Additions and alterations included with the plans | Plank shapes for stitch and tape construction and construction in 3 parts |