The flat bottomed scow form is the simplest of boat models but one that offers intriguing possibilities for extreme shallow draft. Given some inside ballast, lee boards and a generous rig it can also be made to sail surprisingly well. We are not going to cross any oceans with this one, but for poking about in tidal water, for exploring otherwise inaccessible places, or for simply serving as a weekend getaway, this little boat will be hard to beat.

Construction: Plywood sheathed with glass and epoxy

Length on deck: 25ft 6ins
Length waterline: 23ft 0ins
Beam: 9ft 9ins
Draft 1ft 5ins and 4ft 6ins board down
Displacement: 8750lbs
Sail area 348 sq ft
Building time: 2000 hours
Skill level: low

Design #269: 5 sheets