Glen L Alpha-2
Description
The Glen-L Alpha 2 is a classic-inspired sailing dory designed by Glen-L Marine, a renowned supplier of amateur boatbuilding plans since the 1950s. It's a modern take on early 1900s New England "Beachcomber-Alpha" and Swampscott dories, emphasizing simplicity, speed, and affordability. This 18'6" (5.64m) sailboat is ideal for day sailing, beach launching, and even rowing or sculling. It's built using stitch-and-glue plywood construction over a temporary form, requiring no permanent frames or lofting—making it accessible for first-time builders. 400 lbs. weight 4'11" Beam
Construction Details
| Designer | Glen L Marine |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.500 ft |
| LOA | 18.500 ft |
| LWL | 13.250 ft |
| Beam | 4.920 ft |
| Displacement | 400 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 14 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 14 ft | 14 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | 16.19 ft - (4935 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 69.7 ° |
| Diagonal | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 3 in - (76 mm) |
| Area | * 93.22 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Foot | 4.25 ft - (1295 mm) |
| Leech | 7.5 ft - (2286 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 3.64 ft - (1109 mm) |
| Area | * 15.93 ft² |
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