20FT Sailing Pram, Design #215

The pram or scow model offers superior sail carrying power and the simplest of construction.  This 20ft model is big enough to provide overnight or weekend accommodations.  Its the ideal boat for shallow water exploration.  Dimensions make it easily trailerable.  Construction is of the simplest type, plywood sheathed in glass cloth and epoxy resin.

Construction: Plywood on sawn frames

Length: 20ft 4ins                     (6.2 metres)
Length waterline: 16 ft 4ins    (4.97 metres)
Beam: 7 ft 11ins                     ( 2.40 metres)
Draft, 1ft  4 ins, 4ft 10ins        (0.40, 1.47 metres) 
Displacement: 2700 lbs          (1227kg)
Sailing rig: Gaff sloop
Sail area: 199 sq. ft 
Building time: 2000 hours 
Skill level: basic

Design #215:  5 Sheets