Oar / Paddle
Unicat 2.4
A practical and stable 8' (2.4m) pram dinghy suitable for up to 3 adults.
Ideal for fishing or as a tender for larger boats.
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A practical and stable 8' (2.4m) pram dinghy suitable for up to 3 adults.
Ideal for fishing or as a tender for larger boats.
GT stands for Grand Touring and that is just what this kayak delivers.
This design came about when I got to thinking about having an elegant dinghy for our 34′ Topsail Ketch Sunrise.
The Shearwater Hybrid combines the best qualities of stitch-and-glue plywood kayaks with the beauty of a cedar strip deck.
Construction: Glued lapstrake plywood. Alternative construction: Traditional planking, cold molded, strip plank, epoxy-fiberglass. No Lofting required. Plans include 5 sheets.
Construction — Glued lapstrake clinker plywood. Alternative construction —Traditional plank, cold molded and strip plank. No Lofting required. Plans include 7 sheets with instructions. Sail Area — Lug 65 sq. ft. Sloop 84 sq. ft. Yawl 81 sq. ft.
The plan has been designed according to the regulations of the class “10 feet”. So was born a simple, light and very fast plan.Start 30 has a double life.
EURO 2150 MOTOR YACHT ... There are several accommodation arrangements possible for this design.
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Design originally published in The Rudder, Volume XXXI, Nov-Dec 1915
Awarded “Best Owner Restored Sailboat” at Mystic WoodenBoat Show 2024.