Norwegian Pram 10'

Description

The Norwegian Pram 10', commonly referred to as the 10-foot Pram, is a compact, versatile small sailboat designed by naval architect Jan Linge and widely produced in Norway, particularly by the shipyard Langstein. Characterized by its traditional pram bow—featuring a wide, flat, vertical stem—and hard chines, the boat combines a simple, utilitarian construction with excellent stability and ease of handling. Measuring approximately 10 feet in length with a beam of 4 feet 7 inches, it features a shallow draft of around 8 inches with a centerboard raised, making it highly suitable for sheltered waters, beach launching, and use as a tender. The design accommodates a balanced lug rig or gunter sloop rig, providing a sail area of about 71 square feet, which delivers responsive performance while remaining manageable for a single sailor. Typically constructed from plywood using stitch-and-glue or glued-lapstrake methods, the Norwegian Pram 10' is renowned for its seaworthiness relative to its size, straightforward construction, and multifunctionality, allowing it to serve effectively as a sail training boat, day sailer, or auxiliary tender, making it a popular choice among amateur boatbuilders and recreational sailors seeking a robust and practical small craft.