Laita Pram
Description
The François Vivier Laita Pram (often called Laïta or simply Laita Pram) is a charming 3.60 m (11 ft 10 in) sail-and-oar pram dinghy designed by French naval architect François Vivier. It's inspired by traditional Norwegian prams (small, stable, transom-bowed rowing boats), adapted for modern plywood construction with excellent rowing and sailing qualities. Laïta is ideal for beginners (youths or adults), family outings, or gentle coastal exploration—stable, seaworthy, safe (pram bow reduces pitching), and easy to handle/reef. It's lightweight enough to car-top (check your car's roof limit) or trailer, with good carrying capacity for 2–3 people plus gear.
Construction Details
| Designer | Francois Vivier |
|---|---|
| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 11.833 ft |
| LOA | 11.833 ft |
| LWL | 9.330 ft |
| Beam | 4.583 ft |
| Displacement | 176 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.650 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
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| j | - |
| p | - |
| e | - |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
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| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Laita Pram - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 5.249 ft - (1600 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.858 ft - (2700 mm) |
| Leech | 12.795 ft - (3900 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 84.35 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 9.842 ft - (3000 mm) |
| Head | 8.858 ft - (2700 mm) |
| Area | * 66.62 ft² |
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