The "Alegra"
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The ply/epoxy "Alegra" will weigh only about 48kg/105lb. My previous aluminum tender is a more hefty 78kg/172lb. She will make a useful tender for a flush decked yacht where she can be stowed on the foredeck. Construction diary - see Building the 'Alegra'. Sails: For this new tender I designed two rigs. The simplest and my preferrence for a yacht tender is the sprit rig. The second rig has better performance to windward, being a triangular 'leg-o-mutton' sail, similar to a windsurfer's. More of a challenge in a tender as you have to contend with a much longer mast (not as easily stepped while afloat). |
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But excellent if used for recreational sailing! Both sails have luff sleeves to slip over the free-standing mast and both have sprits. In the case of the leg-o-mutton sail it is of course a boom. For this sail one might in fact consider building a wishbone boom. The masts are 3.3m (11') and 4.95m (16' 3") respectively. The short mast stows inside the boat, the long one could find space on deck in one piece, alongside jib/genoa booms. Optionally one could make the longer mast in two parts, using an internal sleeve for easier stowing. |
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Propulsion: Alegra is long and slim enough to row easily. It is always a pleasure to row quietly to and from the yacht, so I recommend fitting rowlocks at the mid thwart. For longer hauls of course an outboard can be fitted. The transom height is suitable for a short shaft outboard motor. Power: 2-6 HP, max. 9.9HP. |
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Hull shape: "Alegra" is of the single chine type, but with the addition of a flat keel strake, which improves the hull shape, making it closer to a double chine form. Beneficial is also that the flatness of the keel panel makes joining of the daggerboard case and fitting of the mast step easier. |
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Only a little extra work is required compared to a pure single chine shape: There is the keel panel to cut out and one more seam needs taping as in effect there are now two keels joints. A good example of the flat keel strake can be seen in Piccolo built in California - this link takes you to some very interesting pics of a recently completed boat. |
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Plan Prices also read my Ordering Guide |
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Plans for this dinghy consist of two A0 (44"x33")sheets and one A1 (33"x22") sheet and detailed building instructions. This set of plans is suitable for lofting all your own hull panels, bulkheads and all other parts. |
Plan costs: €35 (+/-US$45) - which entitles you to the building of one boat.
In addition to the regular plans you can obtain full-size patterns for €45 (+/-US$60) plus shipping charges (international). |
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For further information or for ordering of plans, contact me by email: Winfried at WaveDancer-Yacht Design