It’s hard to find plans for a sliding-seat rowing craft that strikes a happy balance between an out-and-out high-performance craft and a traditional Whitehall-type pulling boat that has been fitted with small outriggers and a seat that slides. To fill this void WoodenBoat arranged with Joel White to sell the plans for such a “compromise” boat of his design—and it’s indeed a beauty.

20′ Rowing Wherry Bangor Packet

DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Round-bottomed, double-ended
Construction: Cold-molded

PERFORMANCE
Suitable for: Protected waters
Intended capacity: 1
Propulsion: Oars
Speed (knots): Up to 8

BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Advanced
Lofting required: Yes

RELATED RESOURCES
WoodenBoat, No. 52

PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 5
Level of Detail: Above average
Plans Format: Print
Cost per set: $60
Plan No. 36

Particulars

LOA:  20′
LWL:  18′4″
Beam:  2′1″
Draft:  4″
Weight:  about 70 lbs