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Skylark 8' Single Chine Plans

Skylark 8' Single Chine Plans

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Back in 1993 A. Simmons Aluminium Craft asked me to produce the hull panel and frame/transom shapes for a single chine version of the Skylark 8. Tony Simmons wanted an ultra simple small dinghy for easy family use built in aluminium for lightweight car-topping and which needed minimal maintenance.

The design worked well but was only ever offered in aluminium - recently I have added a stitch and tape plywood construction drawing to the original plank shape drawing along with details of the rudder, daggerboard and sail/spar plans from the Simplicity 8. The new drawing gives the stitch & tape details needed for a simple plywood hull.
 

Skylark 8 Single Chine Particulars
LOA 7' 10" 2.39m
Beam 3'10" 1.17m
Hull Mid Depth 1' 3 1/2" 0.39m
Draft 5" 0.13m
Sail Area 23 sq. ft 2.14 sq.m
Approx. Dry Weight 55lbs 25kg

Hull Shape

 Single chine flat bottom
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 2-3 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 2 x A1 drawings + 9 A4 instruction sheets. 



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