Tern
Tern is a flying sailer: nature foots the power bill
- Category
- Sail Boats
- Designer
- C. T. Allen
- Published
- p. 96
- Craft Print
- 206
A pod-shaped inland scow that planes in modest breezes, easy to handle, remarkably stable and roomy for four. The author built his with common hand tools while vacationing at a cabin, in about 200 hours, and has trailered it to three states.
Specifications
- Capacity
- Up to 4 persons
- Construction
- Edge-grain fir frames, carlins and deck supports; pod-shaped inland scow hull
- Power
- Sail: 72 sq ft
Downloads
Plan sheets 10
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