POWER-ROW SKIFF
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rugged flat bottom skiffs for rowing or outboard
power
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Build in
PLYWOOD
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Characteristics
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MODEL(*)
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11½'-NB
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11½'-SB
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13½'-NB
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13½'-SB
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13½'-WB
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15½'-SB
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15½'-WB
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Length overall
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11'5"
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11'5"
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13'4"
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13'4"
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13'4"
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15'4"
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15'4"
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Bottom length
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9'8"
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9'8"
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11'4"
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11'4"
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11'4"
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13'4"
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13'4"
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Beam overall
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4'5"
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4'11"
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4'7"
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5'1"
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5'7"
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5'1"
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5'7"
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Bottom width (nominal)
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3'
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3½’
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3'
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3½’
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4'
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3½’
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4'
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Hull depth (maximum)
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2'1"
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2'1"
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2'3"
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2'3"
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2'3"
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2'3"
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2'3"
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Hull weight (approx.)
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140 lbs.
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150 lbs.
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165 lbs.
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175 lbs.
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185 lbs.
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200 lbs.
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220 lbs.
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Average passengers
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1-2
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2
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2-3
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3
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3-4
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4
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5
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Horsepower range
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2-5
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3-8
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3-6
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3-10
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3-15
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4-15
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4-20
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(*) NB = Narrow width bottom
SB = Standard width bottom
WB = Wide width bottom
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Power or row option hull forms with each plan set
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No boatbuilding experience required
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Instructions especially for do-it-yourself builders
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No lofting or layouts required
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Frame-free structure - strong, simple, lightweight
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Quick, easy, & accurate building method
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Wide selection of sizes
It takes only a little time, money, and effort to build one
of these rugged - yet simple - flat bottom skiffs. Every
model includes details for TWO bottom profile shapes. Use the
ROW OPTION with rockered bottom profile if you favor easy
rowing or smaller motors and lower speeds under power. Or use
the POWER OPTION with straight, flat bottom aft if
you’ll be rowing less or want more speed and power.
Three nominal lengths and bottom widths are available. NB
models can be car-topped, carried in many station wagons or
pick-up trucks, and are easier to row. SB models offer a good
balance of easy rowing or powering, spaciousness, and
stability. WB models offer the ultimate in room, stability,
and speed under power, yet are still practical to row.
All models show built-in buoyancy chambers (3) and optional
aft thwart (if omitted, the aft buoyancy chambers form side
seats instead). All models feature low-resistance
straight-steering, dry-running hull shapes of ample depth for
security. Yet the nicely flared topsides with fine dory-type
V-bow entries slice through a chop with little loss of
headway in a breeze.
Plans include instructions with material listings and
fastening schedule. Simple joining methods detailed on the
plans allow you to use 8' plywood throughout with either
exterior or marine grade panels (full-length panels are
optional). Construction takes place over three temporary
forms set up on a simple building base for accuracy. The few
internal members can largely be pre-beveled to eliminate most
fairing. Only minimal power hand tools are required (saber
saw, variable-speed drill), plus some hand tools so that
anyone can do it, even first-timers!
Plans include FULL-SIZE PATTERNS for temporary frames,
transom, and stem, instructions, matieral listings, and
fastening schedule.
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