Design
Minahouet
Designed by François Vivier
Minahouet is a 4.66 m sail and oar dinghy with a 1.56 m beam. François Vivier describes her as the synthesis of his earlier plans, notably Aber and Ilur: enough carrying ability for family sailing, yet light and moderate in width so she stays a pleasure to row. The first one was built at the end of 2002.
Details include a low centerboard case, oars stowed under the thwarts and storage lockers. She can carry a standing lug or a lug sloop rig. The design is meant to be built from a CNC-cut plywood kit with interlocking templates and 9 mm hull planking delivered close to final size. The designer notes that the plan is currently available in French only.
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