This light and sturdy little dinghy is actually a 10-ft. model of a Navy PT hull, that is, with adaptations to the materials used and to the limitations of a home workshop. “Su-Lu” can accommodate four adults and is light enough for one person to put on top of a car. The “skin” is merely two layers of 1/8-in. plywood with muslin between, laid over a frame of spruce battens. The result is a rigid, strong but very light shell. The transom is built to take an outboard motor, and a mast step and centerboard trunk are provided for sailing purposes. Oarlocks and sockets also may be provided, though not shown on this model.
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