SHEARWATER
Shearwater
A very fast boat, as well as, an exciting sailboat. Ideal for two rowers. With her light weight and narrow beam, she accelerates remarkably well. Joel based this design on a Norwegian workboat.
Specifications
- Length
- 16'
- Beam
- 4' 5"
- Draft
- 6" board up, 24" board down
- Sail Area
- Displacement
- 150 lbs
- Designer
- Joel White
- Construction
- Glued-lapstrake plywood
- Builders
- WoodenBoat School
- Instructors
- Joel White & Eric Dow
- Usual Location
- Mooring