Hapscut Pram by michalak
Description
The Hapscut—often stylized as "Hap's Cut" in reference to its inspired roots in the classic Hap Thorpe scows—is a versatile plywood scow designed by the prolific American boat designer Jim Michalak. Introduced around 2011-2012, it's crafted for affordable, home-built cruising with a focus on simplicity, stability, and downwind performance. While not a traditional "pram" (which typically denotes a small, blunt-nosed dinghy under 12 feet), the Hapscut shares pram-like traits in its wide, flat-bottomed scow hull for shallow-water access and load-carrying ability. Michalak, known for his "stitch-and-glue" plywood designs that emphasize ease of construction and low cost, drew inspiration from historical Great Lakes scows like those sailed by Hap Thorpe, adapting them for modern micro-cruising. The result is a boat that's trailerable, single-handable, and capable of multi-day adventures for one or two people, with enough beam and shelter for family daysailing in protected waters.
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Hapscut Pram by michalak - LEG-O-MUTTON
| Luff | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
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| Foot | 5 ft - (1524 mm) |
| Leech | * 9.9 ft - (3018 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 75.52 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Head (Inches) | 2 |
| Area | * 24.87 ft² |
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Hapscut Pram by michalak - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 8.083 ft - (2464 mm) |
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| Foot | 11.83 ft - (3606 mm) |
| Leech | 15.75 ft - (4801 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 85.48 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 13.792 ft - (4204 mm) |
| Head | 10.167 ft - (3099 mm) |
| Area | * 116.84 ft² |
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