Right where the great Passamaquoddy Bay empties into the even mightier Bay of Fundy, is Lubec, Maine, the easternmost spot in the United States. This is a land of swirling currents, confounding fogs, and canny fishermen. Not that long ago, it was also the home waters of the incredibly able Lubec boat, a double-ender legendary for its seakeeping abilities.
25′9″ Lubec Boat
DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Round-bottomed, keel boat
Rig: Gaff sloop
Construction: Strip-planked over steam-bent frames
Alternative construction: Carvel, cold-molded
Headroom/cabin (between beams): About 5′6″
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for: Open ocean
Intended capacity: 1-6 daysailing, 2 cruising
Trailerable: With difficulty, permit required
Propulsion: Sail w/ inboard auxilliary
BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Intermediate
Lofting required: No
PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 12
Level of Detail: Above average
Plans Format: Print or Digital
Cost per set: $210
Plan No. 116
Related Publications:
WoodenBoat No. 12
Boat Design Quarterly, Vol. 15
Particulars
LOA: 25′9″
LWL: 22′6″
Beam: 8′-9″
Draft: 4′
Displacement: 11,500 lbs
Sail area: 460 sq ft