CHESAPEAKE CRAB SKIFF

A fast and stable boat that can carry a real load

Based on traditional crabbing skiff documentation by Howard Chapelle, this has proven to be a fast and stable boat that can carry a real load. While primarily a sailing skiff, she is reasonably handy under oars and easily driven with a tiny outboard. She also display good manners when towed.

As Mike O'Brien said in his WoodenBoat design review, "Doug Hylan has drawn a striking skiff that looks sharp in any company." Plans are on four sheets: Lines and offsets, construction, leg o' mutton sail plan and sprit sail plan.

Traditional detailing is combined with easy maintenance and simple plywood construction.

PARTICULARS

LOA - 15' 4" BEAM - 4' 8" DRAFT, board up - 10" DRAFT, board down - 2' 5" WEIGHT - approx. 250 lb. HULL TYPE - deadrise CONSTRUCTION - plywood SUITABLE FOR - Somewhat protected waters. TRAILERABLE - Yes PROPULSION - 2 to 3 hp outboard SPEED - Up to 6 kt. SKILL REQUIRED - Beginner to Intermediate LOFTING REQUIRED - Yes, simple OTHER REFERENCES - Design review by Mike O'Brien, WoodenBoat #157:74

STUDY PLANS

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PLANS

PLANS SHEETS - 4 sheets--lines, construction, sprit rig, leg-o-mutton rig--folded in an envelope, via First Class Mail
PLANS DETAIL - Average
PLANS COST - $60.00 plus S & H
TO PURCHASE PLANS -

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