Norwegian Sailing Pram
Alice Sloan, 14, sailing the new
pram she helped to build
Origins: Prams are of Norse origin going back over a thousand years. Simon's hope is that their dependability and lapstrake plank design will help keep the timeless boat preserved for modern builders.
Measured: Simon Watts, 1989, lofted and drawn by Bill Nielsen, 1991. Length: 11 ft., 9 ins. Beam 3ft. 6 ins. Sail Area: 65 square feet Time to Build: 2-3 weeks with part time help Weight: 120-130 pounds Materials: Douglas fir planking, knees and trim, spruce spars. It can equally well be built in solid wood or 1/4 inch marine plywood Cost of materials: $500-$750. |
Building the Norwegian PramDigital Download -- Complete Building Manual and Plans
Simon's granddaughter Alexis, 12, already proficient with a Japanese saw.
The Norwegian Pram is an ideal project when building a boat with young people. It is small, only 11-1/2 feet and easily handled by children under oar or sail. I've added a section in the building manual advising on tools, height of benches, safe use of machines and much more. All included when you purchase plans for the pram.
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Sheet One. These very detailed plans take the guesswork out of the building.