Here’s a flat-bottomed 15′4″ sailing skiff from Karl Stambaugh’s drawing board, and it looks just right. The designer gave this hull a flatter run than we’ll find on most old working skiffs, and as a result it holds more speed potential than its forebears. We’ll also appreciate the stability provided by that additional bearing back aft. The narrow bottom up forward reduces pounding when we’re sailing to windward. Considerable rake (flare, if you wish) to the sides of the hull helps to increase secondary stability, and it looks good…really good.
15′ Sailing Skiff
DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Flat-bottomed, transom sterned
Rig: Leg-o’-mutton
Construction: Plywood
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for protected waters
Intended capacity: 1-3
Trailerable
Propulsion: Sail, oars
BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Basic
Lofting required: No
PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 7
Supplemental information: 2
Level of Detail: Above average
Plans Format: Print or Digital
Cost per set: $75
WB Plan No. 174
Particulars
LOA: 15′4″
Beam: 4′6″
Draft (db up): 4″
(db down): 2′4″
Weight: 170 lbs
Sail area: 74 sq ft