Beale Park Boat Show 2004.

At the Boat Show

Length 11' 3", Beam 4' 6", Weight (class) 140 lbs

The Heron is a traditional sailing dinghy that has been redesigned (the hull remains much the same) for 'stitch & glue' construction. It is now much easier to assemble from the complete Seabird Boats kit. It can also be supplied complete and ready to sail.

The class is active in the U.K. with regional and national championships. As a dinghy the Heron is:
• Compact, stable and easy to manage.
• It has a roomy, comfortable cockpit, with a high boom.
• As a family boat can take two adults + two children.
• Handles well under sail, or with oars or under power.
• Enjoyable and friendly racing with a crew or single handed.
• Manageable by children, and less experienced sailors.

The kit (see photo below) includes machined planking, machined hardwood trim, epoxy resin, fibreglass tape and fastenings, plans and full building instructions and should take around 120-150 hours to assemble the hull. You will need a few hand tools (jigsaw, plane, drill, clamps etc.) and it is suitable as a first boatbuilding project.

Help/advice is available by telephone/post/email should you need it during building.
The kit includes plywood for foils (centreboard/rudder). Finished spars, rigging/fittings, sails, trailer and boat covers can be supplied to complete your boat - see price list.

The kit	Overview	Ready for the decking

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