Penobscot 13
Description
The Penobscot 13 is a compact, lightweight glued-lapstrake plywood daysailer/rowboat designed by Arch Davis (Arch Davis Design, Maine, USA) as a smaller, quicker-to-build sibling to his popular Penobscot 14. Introduced for beginner-friendly amateur construction (detailed plans, full-size patterns, no lofting required; often used in short WoodenBoat School classes where students can complete one in two weeks), it features traditional aesthetics with five-strake sides, a fine high bow, and a shapely double-ended hull for excellent rowing and sailing performance in protected waters or coastal daysailing. Available rigs include lug, sprit, or gunter (with daggerboard/centerboard for shallow draft), positive flotation for self-rescuing capability, and options for simple sailing setups plus oars. Production is plans- or kit-based (via Arch Davis Design or retailers like Duckworks), with dozens to hundreds of hulls built by home builders and schools (no mass-factory run), remaining available today as an entry-level classic with a reputation for beauty, ease of build (~$1,100–$2,000+ materials without rig), and versatile fun (rowing delightfully, sailing spiritedly).
Construction Details
| Designer | Arch Davis |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 12.750 ft |
| LOA | 12.700 ft |
| LWL | 11.420 ft |
| Beam | 4.250 ft |
| Displacement | 125 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.670 ft |
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Sails
Penobscot 13 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 9.167 ft - (2794 mm) |
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| Foot | 4.58 ft - (1396 mm) |
| Leech | 8.33 ft - (2539 mm) |
| Area | * 19.01 ft² |
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Penobscot 13 - GUNTER
| Luff | 5.75 ft - (1753 mm) |
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| Foot | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
| Leech | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Tack Angle | 86.5 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | * 9.56 ft - (2914 mm) |
| Head | 7.5 ft - (2286 mm) |
| Area | * 51.87 ft² |
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