Spindrift 11 (Also 11n For Nesting)
Description
The Spindrift 11 is a versatile, lightweight sailing dinghy from B&B Yacht Designs, part of the Spindrift series (9, 10, 11, and 12 models) designed by Graham Byrnes in the 1990s. Slightly larger than the Spindrift 9N and 10, it serves as both a capable yacht tender and a fun daysailer, offering more capacity and stability for small crews or family outings. Like the 9N, it’s available in a nesting version (Spindrift 11N) that splits into two sections for compact storage, making it ideal for cruisers with limited deck space or sailors needing a boat that fits in a pickup bed or yacht locker. Built using stitch-and-glue plywood construction, it’s affordable, durable, and quick to assemble, appealing to DIY builders and yacht clubs. With over 1,500 Spindrift plan sets sold globally, the 11 is popular for its roomy cockpit and versatility, often praised as the “Goldilocks” of the series—not too small like the 9N, not too big like the 12.
Construction Details
| Designer | B and B Yacht Designs |
|---|---|
| Length | 11.000 ft |
| LOA | 13.330 ft |
| LWL | 13.830 ft |
| Beam | 5.180 ft |
| Displacement | 205 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.330 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 13.94 ft |
| e | 8.58 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 13.94 ft | 8.58 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 13.94 ft - (4249 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.58 ft - (2615 mm) |
| Leech | * 15.91 ft - (4849 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 16.11 ft - (4910 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 1 in - (25 mm) |
| Area | * 59.766 ft² |
| Comments | Note the zippered sleeve luff and loose foot. Battens are 241, 21", and 21". |
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