8 ft Plywood Yacht Tender, Design #135
Flat floors and good load carrying make this a practical tender despite its small size. Construction is ¼inch plywood laid up over temporary molds, eight strakes per side, lapped and glued. There are two rowing positions and large built-in buoyancy tanks fore and aft. The combination of light weight and tight, durable construction make it ideal for stowing on deck or in davits.
Construction: Glued clinker plywood
Photo shows a nice example built by Lorne Swarthout of New York NY.
Length: 8 ft 3 in
Beam: 4 ft 2.5 in
Depth amidships: 1 ft 3 in
Weight: 50 lbs approx.
Building time: 200 hours
Skill level: intermediate
Design #135: 3 Sheets
Price:
$135.00