Design
Moth
Designed by Paolo Lodigiani
The Moth class goes back to 1930 and began from much the same idea as the ten-footers: leave the designer as free as possible within a very small boat. It worked, and the Europe monotype that grew out of it became an Olympic class. In recent years the Moth has gone to extremes, and Lodigiani is clear that this design is not chasing those: competitive prototypes weigh 15 to 20 kg bare and are beyond amateur construction. This is the fast, enjoyable version a home builder can actually make.
A 3.35 m boat to the Moth class rules, which have run since 1930 and gave designers almost free rein. Drawn as a plywood boat an amateur can build rather than as a foiling machine, which is where the class itself went.
What building a Moth actually takes
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| Design | Plans from | LOA | Logs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 ft Night Sailing Dinghy | Benford Design Group | 11′ 0″ (3.35 m) | 0 |
| 11 ft Oregon Peapod Sailing Dinghy | Benford Design Group | 11′ 0″ (3.35 m) | 0 |
| 11 ft Sailing Dinghy with Transom Stern | Benford Design Group | 11′ 0″ (3.35 m) | 0 |
| Bull's Eye | Glen-L Marine | 11′ 0″ (3.35 m) | 0 |
| Feather | Glen-L Marine | 11′ 0″ (3.35 m) | 0 |
| Sand Dollar | Arch Davis Design | 11′ 0″ (3.35 m) | 0 |