Norwegian Pram 11' 9"
Description
The Norwegian Pram with an LOA of 11 ft 9" in refers to a specific modern adaptation of the traditional Norwegian sailing/rowing pram, likely the design by Simon Watts, whose plans (drawn by Bill Nielsen in 1991) are widely available through the WoodenBoat Store. This compact, flat-bottomed, lapstrake wooden dinghy, rooted in Viking-era Scandinavian designs, is optimized for ease of construction, rowing, sailing, and trailering. It’s a popular choice for home builders, sailing schools, and family projects due to its simplicity, stability, and seaworthiness for its size. The 11 ft 6 in length aligns closely with Watts’ standard Norwegian Pram design, sometimes listed as 11 ft 9 in but varying slightly due to builder modifications or measurement conventions.
Construction Details
| Designer | Simon Watts |
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| Length | 11.750 ft |
| LOA | 11.750 ft |
| Beam | 3.500 ft |
| Displacement | 130 lb |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
Norwegian Pram 11' 9" - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 5.083 ft - (1549 mm) |
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| Foot | 6.25 ft - (1905 mm) |
| Leech | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 100.58 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Head | 5 ft - (1524 mm) |
| Area | * 36.87 ft² |
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