| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 2.435m | 7' 11⅞" |
| LWL | 2.000m | 6' 6¾" |
| Beam | 1.243m | 4'1" |
| Sail area (lug) | 3.719m² | 40.00ft² |
| Main area (spritsail) | 2.865m² | 30.84ft² |
| Jib area (spritsail) | 0.881² | 9.48ft² |
| Weight | 64 kg | 141 lbs |
| Outboard | 1.1-2.5 kw | 1.5-3 hp |
| Capacity 3 persons | 200 kg | 440 lbs |
Design No. 038 – 2.435m (7'11⅞") classic sailing pram
Plans are also included for this pram dinghy in cold moulded wood-epoxy on laminated frames (several have been built), which makes a good introduction to the processes required for a larger boat.
And the images on this page are of a ply-epoxy lapstrake version recently completed in Scotland, using 8mm ply with solid Utile thwarts, transoms and trim. A really very nice example of this design.
As with Design 035, this boat carries extremely well for her size and handles nicely under outboard. She is an excellent row boat, and is easy and fun to sail. She makes a great little tender, especially for a traditional yacht. We have actually sold about the same number of plans for both boats, but, being simpler, more Design 035's get built.
Design 038 could also carry a boomless spritsail rig, similar to that for Design 035, sporting a small bowsprit and a jib. We would be happy to add this to the design package should any builder request it.
From Stephen Taylor, a builder of Design 038: "It is difficult to adequately express my thanks for your help, encouragement and continued enthusiasm ..... The building instructions and support have contributed enormously to my skills and knowledge and, I think, made all the difference.....".
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