Beach Pea 15
Description
The Beach Pea 15 is the extended version of Doug Hylan's acclaimed 13' Beach Pea, a modern take on the classic Maine peapod—a double-ended, lapstrake workboat from the 1870s Penobscot Bay lobstering and lighthouse-tending era. Designed in the 1990s by Hylan & Brown Boatbuilders in Brooklin, Maine, it updates the traditional form with lightweight glued-lapstrake plywood construction for easier building, reduced weight, and low maintenance, while preserving the elegant wineglass transom, fine entry, and seaworthy lines. The 15' variant stretches the hull for added capacity without altering the beam or core proportions, making it ideal for family outings, beach launching, or as a versatile yacht tender. Plans are beginner-friendly, with full-size patterns to skip lofting, and it's often built by amateurs or small shops like Marshview Boatworks or Ballentine's Boat Shop. Over 100 have been built since inception, prized for blending nostalgia with practical performance in protected waters.
Construction Details
| Designer | Hylan & Brown Boatbuilders |
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| Builder | Ballentine’s Boat Shop |
| Length | 15.000 ft |
| LOA | 15.000 ft |
| Beam | 4.330 ft |
| Displacement | 140 lb |
| Max Draft | 1.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.292 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Beach Pea 15 - 4-SIDED SAIL
| Luff | 5.67 ft - (1728 mm) |
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| Foot | 7.17 ft - (2185 mm) |
| Leech | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Head | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Diagonal | 9.45 ft - (2880 mm) |
| Tack Angle | 94 ° |
| Area | 57.99 ft² |
| Comments | lug |
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