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Preliminary sketches for the sailing Ella skiff
Intheboatshed readers following the progress of the ‘girls’ series skiffs might be interested in this initial drawing for the sailing version of the 12ft Ella skiff.
I’ve drawn quite a large sail area of 72sqft, which will make it a lively boat despite its simple hard-chine hull, and just what my daughter would love – I told here I’d try to create a boat that would keep up with a Topper, which is her current favourite small boat. The Ella skiff will also have buckets-full of built-in bouyancy.
In addition, Dan Savage kindly sent me the shots below of two card models he’s made of of the rowing version of the Ella skiff. Thanks Dan!
For more on the Ella skiff, click here.
PS – The drawings for the sailing version of the Ella skiff are done – To download the construction plans click here.

Err,
is it just me, I cannot see the images of the two card models that Dan sent in?
Sorry – I forgot to put the pics in. Normal service has now been resumed.
Gav
Nice blog. Detailed description to make a model. This will be very helpful one.
Aloha Gavin- I'm very interested in the sailing version of the Ella, and look forward to the updated design. Will the base hull design change much from the rowing version? I'm considering starting the build, and then adding in the sail components later when the design is done, unless you think the hull will be modified.
I was looking for something of this size that could be thrown in the back of my truck for a little sailing in the bay. This looks to be perfect, so – Thanks!
Hi Shawn:
I'm delighted to hear that you're interested in this boat and will try to get it done within days – all it needs now is a check-over and for some builder's notes.
The hullform is the same as for the rowing version, but starting with the earlier plans would not be an efficient use of ply material.
Gav
New member here. I ran across this forum/blog and thought of joining so I can sought help from you guys and share my thoughts and ideas as well. I know that in the future I will gain knowledge and wisdom in participating in the forum's discussions. thanks and have a good one.