The Nutshell Pram is, in our opinion, one of the best tenders ever designed. She’s a beauty in looks, easy to build, and does her job far, far better than most boats of her length. She rows very easily, and can carry three adults with a comfortable margin of freeboard. She tracks exceptionally well, and even in a chop against a breeze she hold her own like a true pulling boat. The Nutshell tows steadily and with little disturbance. An ideal yacht tender, she can also be rigged to sail. Very stable yet swift under her lug sail, she’s a great “fun” boat for kids and adults alike.
7′7″ Nutshell Pram
DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Flat-bottomed, multi-chined pram
Rig: Single lugsail
Construction: Glued-lapstrake plywood
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for: Protected waters
Intended capacity: 1-3
Trailerable: Yes
Propulsion: Oars or sail
Speed (knots): 3
BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Basic
Lofting required: No
PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 8
Level of Detail: Extreme
Plans Format: Print or Digital
Cost per set: $99
Plan No. 41
Related Publications:
Building the Nutshell Pram, by Maynard Bray
Particulars
LOA: 7′7″
Beam: 4′
Draft: (cb up) 5″
(cb down) 1′9″
Weight: about 90 lbs
Sail area: 37 sq ft