Half Shell
Description
The Half Shell 10 ft (or Half Shell at approximately 10–10.5 ft) is a custom or semi-custom rowing/sailing dinghy/tender, most notably referenced as a lightweight outboard/rowing boat from Good Dog Boats of Camp Springs, Maryland (circa 2006, though the builder is now out of business). It's a compact, practical tender designed for easy launching, towing (often with wheels on the transom), and use as a yacht dinghy—typically accepting a small outboard, oars, and sometimes a basic sailing rig (though primarily row/motor-focused in descriptions). Weighing around 60 lbs (with wheels), it emphasizes portability, stability, and utility for short trips or tender duty rather than dedicated performance sailing.
Construction Details
| Designer | In House Design |
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| Builder | Good Dog Boats |
| Length | 10.000 ft |
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Sails
Half Shell - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 5.5 ft - (1676 mm) |
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| Foot | 7.67 ft - (2338 mm) |
| Leech | * 9.04 ft - (2755 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 9.28 ft - (2829 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | 21.01 ft² |
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