Thalas 13 Plans
- LOA:
- 13'1"/4.00 m
- SKU:
- BCA-THALAS13
- Availability:
- Your plans should arrive via email within 48 hours. The plans are in the form of a PDF file.
Description
The THALAS 13' project was inspired by Whitehall, the most classical and elegant American row boat of the XIX century, but obviously, it is a very different boat both for hull lines - which have been modified to facilitate construction - and for its weight, which has been greatly reduced thanks to the adoption of modern construction methods. The narrow water lines allow excellent rowing performance and the V shaped bottom ensures regular speed rate and wave penetration. No centreboard has been considered because it is a boat in which the sail has an auxiliary function and it is foreseen above all for free sailing. We have, however, noticed that even without a centreboard, the boat is able - under favourable conditions - to go up wind without difficulty. In any case the plans include also a version with a centreboard and afford all the details for building the board as well as the trunk. The construction of the THALAS 13' is within the reach of any builder, including first-time beginners.
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Length 4.00m
deck beam 1.19m
displacement 30/35kg
sail area
sprit sail 3.02 m2
bermuda sail 2.73 m2
Designer: Paolo Lodigiani
Chine hull, Stitch & Glue construction
Building Skills: amateur
deck beam 1.19m
displacement 30/35kg
sail area
sprit sail 3.02 m2
bermuda sail 2.73 m2
Designer: Paolo Lodigiani
Chine hull, Stitch & Glue construction
Building Skills: amateur
Additional Information
Measurement: |
Metric |
Designer Name: |
Paolo Lodigiani |
Sail area (Imperial / Metric): |
32 sqf/3 m2 |
Rig Type: |
Sprit |
Keel Type: |
Centerboard |
Rudder: |
Kick-up |
Length (range): |
8' - 15'11"' / 2.44m - 4.85m |
LOA: |
13'1"/4.00 m |
Length at Waterline: |
12'3"/3,74 m |
Beam: |
3'9"/1.15 m |
Hull Weight: |
85 - 199 lbs / 38.56 - 90.27kg |
Estimated Hull Weight: |
99 lb/45 kg |
Draft: |
Under 6" / 15.24cm |
Unloaded Draft: |
4"-1'4"/0.10-0.42 m |
Number of Occupants: |
3 max |
Weight Capacity: |
396 lb/190 kg |
Primary Material: |
Marine Plywood |
Method of Construction: |
Stitch and Glue |
Hull: |
Monohull |
Hull Type: |
Displacement |
Hull Shape: |
V bottom |
Power Source: |
Human, Wind |
Built-in Floatation: |
No |
Trailerable: |
Yes |
Cartop: |
Yes |
Unit of Measure: |
Metric |
Instruction Manual: |
General Instructions and Sequence |
Lofting Required: |
No |
Recommended Experience Level: |
Beginner |
Designer's Thoughts on Experience Level: |
No |
Boat Type: |
Sailboat |
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