Skunk 11
Description
The Skunk 11 by Hubert Vandestadt stands as one of Canada's most successful small boat designs, brilliantly combining sailing capability, rowing efficiency, and motorboat practicality in a single 11-foot package that defined versatility for generations of recreational boaters. Built by Vandestadt & McGruer from 1969-1987 with 1,200 boats produced, this fiberglass utility dinghy delivers exceptional value through its gunter rig configuration, kick-up centerboard and rudder systems, and reinforced transom that accommodates up to 5 HP outboard power. With its ultralight 190-pound displacement, excellent 33.91 sail-to-displacement ratio, and shallow 6-inch draft capability, the Skunk enables families to explore shallow waters, learn sailing fundamentals, and enjoy multiple recreational activities with a single, trailerable vessel that exemplifies the practical innovation that made Canadian boat building legendary worldwide.
Construction Details
| Designer | Hubert Vandestadt |
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| Builder | Vandestadt & McGruer Ltd (Canada) |
| Length | 10.080 ft |
| LOA | 11.080 ft |
| LWL | 9.500 ft |
| Beam | 5.420 ft |
| Displacement | 190 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1969 |
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Sails
Skunk 11 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 12.83 ft - (3911 mm) |
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| Foot | 6.83 ft - (2082 mm) |
| Leech | * 14.09 ft - (4295 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 86.55 ° |
| Diagonal | 14.167 ft - (4318 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 1.5 in - (38 mm) |
| Area | * 44.43 ft² |
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Skunk 11 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
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| Foot | 4 ft - (1219 mm) |
| Leech | 7.75 ft - (2362 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 3.43 ft - (1045 mm) |
| Area | * 15.45 ft² |
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