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May 18, 2017
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Putting our biases aside for a moment, if you count the Shellback Dinghies on the dock in Center Harbor, you will find that it easily wins the most popular award, partly because it’s a fun boat to race. She’s fast, seaworthy, and pretty. Isn’t that enough? Her bottom is narrower than the Nutshell Pram, making her tippier but faster. A nice all-around performer, which is easy to build, clean and paint.
| Designer | Joel White |
| Length and Beam | 11’2″ and 4’5″ |
| Weight | 100 lbs. |
| Price | $75 (Plans) |
| Capacity | 2 Adults |
| Versatility | Row and Sail |
| Construction Type | Glued Lapstrake |
| Hull Material | Plywood |
| Rowing | ★★★★★ |
| Sailing | ★★★★ |
| Ease of Towing | ★★★★★ |
| Initial Stability | ★★ |
| Load Carrying Capacity | ★★★ |
| Ease of Maintanence | ★★★★ |
| Affordability | ★★★★ |
| Car-topable/Portability | ★★★★ |
| Ease of Build | ★★★★ |
| Off Center Factor | ★★★★★ |
You can purchase the plans and the kit for the Shellback Dinghy on the WoodenBoat Store website.
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