Kingfisher 9' Pram
Description
The Kingfisher 9' Pram is a classic plywood pram dinghy design featured in vintage plans from Science & Mechanics magazine, often titled or associated with "Kingfisher" for a 9-foot rowing/sailing pram tender. These were popular home-build projects for lightweight, stable tenders that excel at carrying loads in short lengths—ideal for yacht tenders, lake fun, or easy trailering. Prams like this (square-ended fore and aft) are renowned for their stability, load-carrying ability (great for 2–3 people or gear), shallow draft, and versatility: they row well, take a small outboard, and sail simply. The Kingfisher variant is a basic stitch-and-glue or plywood construction (sometimes clinker-inspired details in older plans), making it accessible for amateur builders.
Construction Details
| Designer | Unknown |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 9.000 ft |
| LOA | 9.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
Kingfisher 9' Pram - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
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| Foot | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | * 13.75 ft - (4191 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 85 ° |
| Diagonal | 13.83 ft - (4215 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 1.5 in - (38 mm) |
| Area | * 48.48 ft² |
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