Wooden Row Boat Kit - Plywood Wherry
We call this boat a Wherry,
which means a rowing boat for light loads intended for use in protected waters.
Designed for one person rowing, but you can bring a child or a dog along in
protected waters.
This boat has a v bottom, a
skeg, and two planks per side. Construction is stitch-and-glue. It is
an easy boat to build. The planks are butt spliced
together and backed with fiberglass cloth before stitching up. Thwarts
are used in lieu of frames to further reduce building time. This is a
good project for the first time builder.
The pre-cut planks kit comes with
instructions and a list of materials. You should be able to buy
everything you need at your local marine supply store or lumber yard.
Available as a kit only. Building plans are not available.
Specifications:
Designer: Ron Rantilla
Overall
Length: 18"-2"
Length on waterline" 15'-1"
Maximum beam: 35"
Waterline beam: 29"
Depth at max. beam: 10-1/2"
Bow height: 19.5"
Bottom design: v
Plank material: 4mm okume plywood with 6 oz. fiberglass cloth over bottom
Weight: about 45 pounds
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