Description
The Hartford 18' skiff was drawn up for the Great River Race and to take a crew of 4 - a cox, 2 oarsmen plus a passenger who could take a turn at rowing.
She has 5 planks per side and is built using the stitch and tape method for the shortest construction time. The seating can be fixed or set up so that it can be moved and adjusted allowing 2 people to sit in the stern sheets.
Hartford 18 Rowing Skiff Particulars |
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LOA | 18' 2" | 5.54m |
Beam | 4'9" | 1.45m |
Hull Mid Depth | 1' 8" | 0.51m |
Draft | 7" | 0.18m |
Approx. Dry Weight | 140 lbs | 64 kg |
Hull Shape | Multi-chine with 5 planks per side | |
Construction Method | Stitch and tape. | |
Major plywood requirements for hull | 6-7 sheets of 6mm | |
Guidance Use | 2 adults plus cox and passenger | |
Drawing/Design Package | 5 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets |