Design
Dipper 19
Designed by Sam Devlin
An 18 ft 8 in pocket motor cruiser by Sam Devlin, originally sized to fit a 20 ft shipping container. It has a pilothouse with a stand-up galley, twin berths forward that convert to one large bed, and an open cockpit. Beam is 86 in, draft 15 in and displacement 2,545 lb. Power is twin high-thrust 10 or 15 hp outboards, or a single of up to 90 hp. Chesapeake Light Craft sells hull kit packages and Devlin sells the plans.
Stitch-and-glue from traditional plans, and a full cabin boat to fit out. CLC rates it advanced and estimates 800 hours, depending on finish. Real hours from logged builds are below.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Dipper 19 | Devlin | 18′ 8″ (5.69 m) | 0 |
| Harbor Master 19 | Bateau | 18′ 9″ (5.72 m) | 0 |
| Scaup 18 | Devlin | 18′ 7″ (5.66 m) | 0 |
| Dragster | Glen-L Marine | 18′ 6″ (5.64 m) | 0 |
| Flats Flyer | Glen-L Marine | 18′ 6″ (5.64 m) | 0 |
| Goliath | Glen-L Marine | 18′ 6″ (5.64 m) | 0 |