Here is a beautifully modeled craft designed by a man with long experience in Cape Cod-type catboats. Wittholz worked some catboat features into this design, as well as some features from the classic Whitehall. This dinghy is beamy at the rail for dryness, stability, and load carrying, yet narrow at the waterline so she’ll slip easily through the water.
11′ Wittholz Dinghy
DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Round-bottomed, with transom stern and centerboard
Rig: Gaff or marconi cat
Construction: Cold-molded
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for: Protected waters
Intended capacity: 4
Trailerable: Yes
Propulsion: Sails, oars, small outboard
Speed (knots): 2-4
BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Intermediate
Lofting required: Optional
PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 5
Level of Detail: Above average
Plans Format: Print
Cost per set: $50
Plan No. 50
Related Publications:
Boat Design Quarterly, Vol. 30
Particulars
LOA: 11′0″
Beam: 5′0″
Draft: (cb up) 8″
(cb down) 2′11″
Weight: 150 lbs
Sail area: 80 sq ft