Stowboat 10
Description
"STOWBOAT" refers to a family of folding sailboats designed by Phil Bolger and detailed in his book The Folding Schooner (1980s). These are ultra‑compact nesting dinghies that disassemble into flat panels for car‑top storage. Plans are available through Phil Bolger & Friends boatbuilding shop.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bolger, Philip C. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 10.000 ft |
| LOA | 10.000 ft |
| Beam | 4.000 ft |
| Displacement | 80 lb |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 12.50 ft |
| e | 7 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 12.50 ft | 7 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Stowboat 10 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech | * 13.97 ft - (4258 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 14.11 ft - (4301 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | 43.68 ft² |
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