Pike

The Americans call these wide transomed flat bottomed pointy bowed boats 'skiffs' which are an outgrowth in some ways of the dory, but more initial stability and sail carrying ability, but still narrow enough to be rowed. These are ideal as estuary family sailing and dinghy cruising boats. They are easily loaded onto a garden trailer. Pike at 4.6m with a beam of 1.17 carries thre to four adults reasonably well under sail or oar. Construction Method: sheet plywood Construction Options: traditional plank