A long time ago, noted designer Philip C. Bolger designed a Whitehall-type boat named Spur, but the striking hull proved heavy and difficult to build. During the next three decades, he drew several lighter and more efficient pulling boats. This evolution culminated with Spur II, his Design No. 600 and the final boat that he created for his own use. Compared to her Whitehall forebear, Spur II shows simpler and gentler curves. The glued-lapstrake prototype went together in about 85 hours and finished out at less than 100 lbs.
15′4″ Spur II
DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Round-bottomed, transom sterned
Construction: Glued-lapstrake plywood
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for somewhat protected waters
Intended capacity: 1-2
Trailerable
Propulsion: Oars
BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Intermediate
Lofting required: Yes
PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 3
Supplemental information: No
Level of Detail: Above average
Plans Format: Print
Cost per set: $75
Plan No. 163
Related Publications:
Clinker Plywood Boatbuilding Manual, by Iain Oughtred
How to Build Glued-Lapstrake Wooden Boats, by John Brooks & Ruth Ann Hill
Particulars
LOA: 18′
LWL: 16′6″
Beam: 3′1″
Draft: 4″
Weight: about 125 lbs