National One-Design
Description
The National One-Design (NOD), designed by William F. Crosby and introduced via plans in the January 1937 issue of The Rudder magazine (where Crosby was editor), is a timeless American one-design daysailer and racer with approximately 1,000 wooden hulls built starting in 1936 by Ray Greene & Co., alongside later fiberglass interpretations; strictly controlled by the National One-Design Racing Association (NODRA) to ensure identical performance, this 17-foot fractional sloop centerboard dinghy excels in club racing and family recreation on inland lakes or bays, boasting a lightweight 400-pound hull for agile handling (SA/D ratio of 40.43 enabling planing in puffs), a distinctive sweet shearline, and class rules permitting a single trapeze for competitive edge, while its simplicity and forgiving nature make it a favorite for beginners and vintage enthusiasts alike.
Construction Details
| Designer | William F. Crosby |
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| Builder | Ray Greene & Co |
| Length | 17.000 ft |
| LOA | 17.000 ft |
| LWL | 10.500 ft |
| Beam | 5.670 ft |
| Displacement | 400 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.170 ft |
| Year Built | 1936 |
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