It would be hard to imagine a better all-around small boat than the Shellback Dinghy. She is a pleasure to row, and fast and responsive under sail. She is easy to build and maintain, docile and well-mannered under tow, small enough to handle easily but big enough to carry a good load. And, she looks great—handsome with just paint, or lovely with a little varnish.
11′2″ Shellback Dinghy
DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Multi-chine/lapstrake dory-skiff
Rig: Standing lug
Construction: Glued-lapstrake plywood
Alternative construction: Traditional lapstrake
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for: Protected waters
Intended capacity: 1-3
Trailerable: Yes
Propulsion: Sail, oars
BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Basic to Intermediate
Lofting required: No
PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 6
Level of Detail: Above Average
Plans Format: Print or Digital
Cost per set: $75
Plan No. 109
Related Publications:
Boat Design Quarterly, Vol. 18
How to Build the Shellback Dinghy, by Eric Dow
Particulars
LOA: 11′2″
Beam: 4′5″
Draft: (cb up) 6½″
(cb down) 2′3″
Weight: about 100 lbs
Sail area: 54 sq ft