Eastport Pram MK II
Description
The Eastport Pram Mk II is a compact, lightweight wooden dinghy designed by John C. Harris and produced by Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC). It's renowned for its classic lapstrake (clinker) appearance, ease of construction, and versatility as a tender for larger boats. The "Mk II" designation refers to the updated version introduced around 2010, featuring pre-drilled stitching holes in the hull panels (via CLC's patented LapStitch™ process) and pre-marked bulkhead positions for faster assembly. Over 800 units have been built, making it one of the most popular small dinghies worldwide.
Construction Details
| Designer | John C. Harris (Chesapeake Light Craft) |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chesapeake Light Craft |
| Length | 8.000 ft |
| LOA | 7.750 ft |
| Beam | 4.000 ft |
| Displacement | 65 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.083 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.420 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
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| j | - |
| p | - |
| e | - |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
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| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Eastport Pram MK II - 4-SIDED SAIL
| Luff | 3.41 ft - (1039 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 7.04 ft - (2146 mm) |
| Leech | 10.09 ft - (3075 mm) |
| Head | 7.16 ft - (2182 mm) |
| Diagonal | 7.67 ft - (2338 mm) |
| Tack Angle | 87.2 ° |
| Area | 39.37 ft² |
| Comments | This is the balance lug sail for the Mark II version. Lace the head to the yard. Secure the head to the yard with marlin hitches. The foot is loose -- it is attached at the tack and clew to a boom. Two battens are recommended. |
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