Paul Gartside 12 Ft. Sailing Dinghy "Riff" Design #136

Construction: Strip planked, glassed inside and out.

A very simple small daysailer perfect for kids or adults. Generous beam and built-in buoyancy tanks fore and aft make this an ideal boat for learning to sail. Construction is 9/16in. western red cedar strip planking with a layer of 6oz/sq yd glass cloth and epoxy inside and out. A straightforward building method and well detailed plans make this one well suited to the beginning boat builder.
Specifications for 12 Ft Strip Planked Sailing Dinghy "Riff", Design #136
Length 12 ft 3 in
Beam 5 ft 7 in
Draft (board down) 3 ft 0 in
Weight 250 lbs
Sail area 80 sq ft
Skill level Basic
Building time 400 hours
Design #136 7 Sheets

Study plans are not available for this design.