Sailboats - Cruising
SPHERA 980
SPHERA is a simple cruising boat, studied for the maximum ease of construction in relation to its size.
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SPHERA is a simple cruising boat, studied for the maximum ease of construction in relation to its size.
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Construction: Cross-planked bottom, lapstrake sides
No lofting is required
Plans include 1 sheet.
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