11' Sailing Dinghy
Description
The 11' Sailing Dinghy (Design Number 149) is a classic small craft designed by naval architect Jay Benford in 1977. Originally conceived as part of the development process for the 11' Oregon Peapod, this double-ender dinghy features graceful, traditional lines with an alternative transom stern version available. It was inspired by a client's request for a line of dinghies, evolving from a planned larger version of Benford's 8' Portland Yawlboat. The transom stern variant was later completed for another client as a tender to a 50-foot yacht of Benford's design, where it was praised as a "delightful boat." The dinghy is well-suited for both rowing and sailing, serving effectively as a yacht tender or standalone daysailer.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 12.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 3 ft |
| p | 16.08 ft |
| e | 6.29 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.50 ft | 3 ft | 16.08 ft | 6.29 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 16.08 ft - (4901 mm) |
| Foot | 6.22 ft - (1896 mm) |
| Leech | 16.34 ft - (4980 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 82.6 ° |
| Diagonal | * 16.48 ft - (5023 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 52.457 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Foot | 5.25 ft - (1600 mm) |
| Leech | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 4.83 ft - (1472 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.84 ° |
| Area | * 30.17 ft² |
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