Skylark 8' Plans
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Description
The hull shape of the Skylark 8 gives plenty of room right forward making her a good load carrier as well as very stable. We have had our whole family (2 adults and 3 young children) in her for pic-nics along the canal. She has a length of 7'11" and a beam of 3'8" and weighs only 60 lbs., making her easy to carry (optional wheels for pushing may be fitted to the skeg) and car topping. A small outboard may be fitted to the transom. Construction uses 2 sheets of 1/4" ply with pre shaped panel and frame shapes which are simply stitched together and taped with grp tape (basic construction takes only a weekend).Her simple rig and daggerboard make her ideal for children to sail.
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Skylark 8 Particulars |
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| LOA | 7' 11" | 2.41m |
| Beam | 3'8" | 1.12m |
| Hull Mid Depth | 1'4" | 0.41m |
| Draft | 5 1/2"/ 2'3" | 0.14/0.69m |
| Sail Area | 23 sq. ft | 2.14 sq.m |
| Approx. Dry Weight | 60lbs | 27.2kg |
| Hull Shape | Mk 2 has narrow flat bottom plank plus 3 plans per side | |
| Construction Method | Stitch and tape | |
| Major plywood requirements for hull | 2 sheets of 6mm exterior or marine plywood | |
| Guidance Use | Has taken up to 2 adults plus 3 small children on a canal - usually has 2 adults plus gear | |
| Drawing/Design Package | 3 x A1 drawings + 9 A4 instruction sheets - details for both leg o' mutton main and lug rigs plus leeboards and daggerboard. Mould shapes also available for a strip plank version - please enquire. |
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