Oar / Paddle

The Open Boat

This is a design for a basic hull made from one piece of closed cell foam 1m x 4m x 50mm thick. The trade name is Plastazote and there is a distributor in the USA.The hull can be used to develop a rowing skiff, canoe, kayak or sailing trimaran.It is part of a project to develop a boat suitable for promoting water sports in developing countries.Make a boat and contribute your ideas to the project: www.theopenboat.orgJim Flood

From the Community

Boat Launchings

Boat Launchings

Le Clair

My love for the water, history and craftsmanship drew me to build my own sailboat.

Classified

Classified

Pilothouse ketch

Bellina, 1952 Parker/Elkins 44’ on deck, 5’ draft, 11.5’ beam, 19 tons.