Design
Topper
Designed by Glen-L Marine
A 10 ft 8 in cat-rigged car-topper from Glen-L Marine, multi-chine in quarter-inch plywood over temporary forms with no permanent frames, about 120 lb. The free-standing sock rig comes off in a minute, and it rows or takes a 3 hp outboard as a fishing boat or tender. Glen-L publish a beam of 4 ft 7 in.
They put the usual load at 1 to 2 people. Sail area is 62 sq ft. The hull is a multi-chine developed for 1/4" sheet plywood planking. For power they specify oars or short shaft outboard to 3 hp. A little more fitting than a single-chine hull, but still a simple, speedy first project with full patterns and a fastening schedule. Allow 80 to 150 hours plus rig. Kits for fastenings, glass, sails, hardware and spar are sold. Real medians from build logs are below.
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