Description
Power skiff 4.8 m
For Study Plan PDF, Click HERE
Hull length / waterline | 4.81m / 4.32 m | ||
Breadth / waterline | 1.80m / 1.40 m | Outboard motor | 4 to 20 hp |
Draught | 0.18 m | Design category / Crew | C3 / D5 |
Light weight / with motor | 160 / 220 kg | Building time | 200 hours |
Attention: this boat may be built only with a numerically cut plywood kit or full size patterns in addition to the plan.
Kerisper is a classic powerboat for day sailing and fishing, in sheltered waters as well as in open sea. She is designed to be:
- Stable and seaworthy, with a generous freeboard at the stem. You may stand up without fear.
- Practical, in particular with a flat bottom allowing easy launching and recovering. The stem overhang facilitates recovering on the trailer, as well as coming on board on the strand keeping the feet dry.
- Sturdy but light, to ease handling.
- Transom able to receive a 20 hp outboard motor, giving a 18 knots speed. A 6 hp motor is enough to propel this light semi-planing hull.
- 13 knots speed with a crew of 3 with a 10 hp motor measured on the first unit, giving a very low gas consumption.
- Optional console for steering.
- Large locker forward, to stow equipment.
- Modern and simple design using the stitch and tape method, allowing a beginner to build the boat. Construction is made from a CNC plywood kit, with all part cut at final dimension and including holes for stitching. A detailed building manual is part of the plan package.
- The sheerstrake (upper hull plank) overlap the previous plank (as a clinker construction) to give a better look.
Safe with its buoyancy compartments at boat ends. - May be simply used with oars.
- And all this with a traditional look!
There is more information on the Francois Vivier Website
Additional Information
Measurements: |
Metric |
Designer Name: |
Francois Vivier Architecte Naval |
Length (range): |
8' - 15'11"' / 2.44m - 4.85m |
LOA: |
15' 9'' / 4.81 m |
Length at Waterline: |
14' 2'' / 4.32 m |
Beam: |
5' 11'' / 1.8 m |
Hull Weight: |
200 - 999 lbs / 90.72 - 453.14kg |
Estimated Hull Weight: |
350 lb / 160 kg |
Draft: |
6" - 11" / 15.24 - 30.27cm |
Unloaded Draft: |
7'' / 0.18 m |
Weight Capacity: |
1000 lb / 450 kg |
Primary Material: |
Marine Plywood |
Method of Construction: |
Stitch and Glue |
Hull: |
Monohull |
Hull Type: |
Planing |
Hull Shape: |
Flat bottom |
Power Source: |
Internal Combustion |
Motor: |
Outboard |
Horsepower Rating: |
20 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: |
Beginner |
Designer's Thoughts on Experience Level: |
Traditional look, designed for home builders |
Boat Type: |
Powerboat |