12' Ellen
sailing and rowing
length: 12'
drawn waterline: 10' 8"
beam, molded: 48"
depth (keel to sheer): 18"
sail area: gunter, 62.5 sq.ft.
sprit: 60.5 sq.ft.
• sailing (sliding gunter
or sprit rig)
• rowing (single, double)
• small outboard possible
• comfortable for two adults,
plus small child(ren), dogs,
or supplies and gear
• typical hull weights:
sailing and rowing
length: 12'
drawn waterline: 10' 8"
beam, molded: 48"
depth (keel to sheer): 18"
sail area: gunter, 62.5 sq.ft.
sprit: 60.5 sq.ft.
• sailing (sliding gunter
or sprit rig)
• rowing (single, double)
• small outboard possible
• comfortable for two adults,
plus small child(ren), dogs,
or supplies and gear
• typical hull weights:
120 lbs. (sailing)
110 lbs. (rowing)
Set of plans includes 13 sheets.
Set of plans includes 13 sheets.
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207-359-2491
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West Brooklin, ME 04616
207-359-2491
brooksboatsdesigns@gmail.com
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Want to build your own beautiful wooden boat?
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This
popular design has been built and enjoyed by builders from dedicated
beginners to experienced professionals. She sails very well, rows very well (single or double), and can take a small outboard if you wish.
The Ellen is agile and quick, but also forgiving and comfortable. Her sliding gunter rig features a vertical reef, which does not require dropping sail to reef or unreef. She can be built with a moveable aft rowing thwart that can be positioned for single or double rowing, or removed when sailing or carrying gear.
While not a simple boat by any means, the Ellen's design and glued-lapstrake construction, together with the detailed plans, make it possible for builders with less experience to build a beautiful boat the first time.
Our book, How to Build Glued-Lapstrake Wooden Boats, is a detailed instruction manual describing all aspects of glued lapstrake construction for small boats. For builders of an Ellen, it is especially helpful, since we show the construction of an Ellen as our main example in the book.
The Ellen is agile and quick, but also forgiving and comfortable. Her sliding gunter rig features a vertical reef, which does not require dropping sail to reef or unreef. She can be built with a moveable aft rowing thwart that can be positioned for single or double rowing, or removed when sailing or carrying gear.
While not a simple boat by any means, the Ellen's design and glued-lapstrake construction, together with the detailed plans, make it possible for builders with less experience to build a beautiful boat the first time.
Our book, How to Build Glued-Lapstrake Wooden Boats, is a detailed instruction manual describing all aspects of glued lapstrake construction for small boats. For builders of an Ellen, it is especially helpful, since we show the construction of an Ellen as our main example in the book.
PLANS
PLANS
INCLUDE: 13 sheets, including full-size patterns for molds, transom,
stems, daggerboard trunk. Many construction details shown,
clear specifications. No lofting is required, but a table of offsets is
included in the plans. Full set: $85; study plan: $15
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