ULTRA-PIERRE
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a 26' trailerable St. Pierre sail or power dory
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Build in
PLYWOOD
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CATEGORY: St. Pierre Dories
CONSTRUCTION: Plywood planking/wood framing
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Characteristics
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Length overall
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26'0"
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Length waterline
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19'11"
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Beam
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8'6"
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Bottom width (max)
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5'3"
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Draft (Power Version)
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1'0"
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Draft (Sail Version max)
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3'9"
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Displacement (@ DWL)
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4150 lbs.
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Ballast (Sail Version)
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1500 lbs.
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Sail area (Sail Version)
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238 sq. ft.
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Fuel capacity
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20-40 gals.
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Our trailerable Ultra-Pierre is available in either Sail or
Power versions. Because beam and bottom width are wider than
on other narrower St. Pierre dory plans you might see,
stability is enhanced, and we can incorporate a sail option
with the ability to carry a generous sloop rig. The boat also
gains stability through additional internal ballast and a
steel plate centerboard. This latter feature makes beaching
the boat practical while simplifying trailer launching and
retrieval. While wood spars are detailed, aluminum extruded
types are optional.
The Power version includes several motor options. You can use
a well-mounted outboard with "kick-up" ability,
inboard with in-line shaft and propeller drive, or inboard
with the Nova Scotia dory-type "haul-up" shaft and
prop option that was once common in older types. The Sail
version also includes a well-mounted outboard but without the
"kick-up" feature for both performance and
structural reasons. In all cases, 10 to 20 horsepower is all
you need regardless of motor type.
Both versions have a self-bailing cockpit. Both also use a
simple, reliable, and low-cost outboard rudder, although an
inboard rudder with remote steering could be adapted if
desired, and such is shown for use in the case of the inboard
option.
There is full-sitting headroom above the full-length v-berth
and space below for a head. Construction is sheet plywood
planking over straight-contoured frames of ordinary lumber,
with little additional fairing required. Plans include
instructions, material list, fastening schedules, and FULL
SIZE PATTERNS so no lofting is required.
NOTE: If in doubt about which version you want to
build, order the SAIL/POWER option which includes all the
plans, instructions, etc., for both so you can make up your
mind without having to re-order a dedicated package later.
"Wonderful design (Ultra Pierre) great plans and such terrific support, I couldn't be happier as a builder, and the boat performs so much better than my expectations, I'm thrilled. Even the Admiral approves (we garner so much attention on the water that our friends, who we took for a ride last evening, say it's like riding around with celebrities everybody waves as we pass by). - Mike Morasci
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