SKIFFS

SPRITE

ONE PERSON ROWING SKIFF
Designed by Jack Chippendale

Sprite has a double chine hull and is built by the now almost universally known "stitch and tape" method of construction utilising epoxy resin and glass tape.

The hull shell, frames, floor boards and chassis for the sliding seat are of marine ply. The gunwale structure is formed of two laminations of mahogany separated by a thin laminate of white wood, which in an addition to contributing to gunwale strength provides an attractive timber contrast.

The interior of the hull and sliding seat structure is varnished. The outside is finished with yacht enamel from a standard colour range. Sliding seat gear is from a leading supplier of this equipment and the outriggers are our own special design in wood with a stainless steel brace.

It can be supplied as a kit, as part built, with the hull and sliding seat chassis ready assembled or as a boat completely finished, painted and varnished to our standard specification.

Suitable sculls can be provided as an extra either in rough form ready for sanding and painting/varnishing or finished.

OTTER

TWO PERSON ROWING SKIFF
Designed by Jack Chippendale

Length overall 19' 0" (5.79m)
Beam 3' 31/2" (1.0m) over riggers 5' 1/2" (1.54m)
Weight approx. 100 lb. (45.36kg)

Construction is essentially the same as Sprite - stitch and tape, using epoxy resins and compatible glass tape. The 4mm thick marine ply hull is double chine construction i.e. three planks (panels) per side. Hull shape and stiffness is effected by five permanent frames bonded in place with epoxy mix.

Loose floorboards protect the hull and are held in place by the sliding seat and stretcher units. The removal of a few stainless bolts and wingnuts enables these units and the floor boards to be lifted out leaving the interior completely open for cleaning out. A wide (35mm) gunwale/rubbing strake provides strength and protection to the sheer line as well as a secure fastening area for the stainless steel outriggers.

As with Sprite, Otter can be supplied in kit form, partly completed or as a complete and finished boat. Also, as with Sprite, suitable sculls can be provided as an extra either in rough form ready for sanding and painting/varnishing or finished.

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