Rowing is good fun and good exercise, whether you’re rowing a short, tubby little thing or a 28′ sliding-seat machine. But most people will agree that going faster is more fun, and you can certainly see more of the scenery in a boat that will cover some territory. The key to going faster is a boat that is longer, lighter, and narrower.
18′ Pulling Boat, Firefly
DESCRIPTION
Hull type: V-bottomed, transom-sterned pulling boat
Construction: Plywood
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for: Protected waters
Intended capacity: 1
Cartoppable: Yes
Propulsion: Oars
BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Basic to intermediate
Lofting required: No
PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 5
Level of Detail: Above average
Plans Format: Print or Digital
Cost per set: $60
Plan No. 121
Related Publications:
Boat Design Quarterly , Vol. 15
Particulars
LOA: 18′
Beam: 2′10″
Draft: 4″
Weight: 90 lbs rigged