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Panga 25

Designed by Jacques Mertens

A 25 ft panga by Jacques Mertens, the largest of the series from Bateau / Boat Builder Central. It comes in two versions that differ only in sheer line: the PG25 and the straighter-sheered PG25S. Beam is 7 ft 5 in, draft 8 in, hull weight about 1,370 lb, fuel 55 gallons, and 75 to 125 hp is recommended. A cabin version is sold separately.

Stitch and glue in method but a true sandwich of plywood between directional glass. The designer notes that a long, slim hull is easier to plank. His figure is 50 hours for the hull and 120 or more finished. A first build more often runs 400 to 700. The medians below come from builders who logged this boat here.

What building a Panga 25 actually takes

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