Maine Peapod
Description
The Maine Peapod by Arch Davis is a 12-foot traditional-style peapod designed specifically for amateur builders. It's a modern take on the classic Maine peapod (a double-ended, flared-side rowing boat with origins in 19th-century coastal workboats), optimized for good looks, simple and lightweight construction, respectable performance under oars, and the option to add a sailing rig (lug or spritsail). Arch Davis (of Arch Davis Design in Belfast, Maine) created it to be easy to build using plywood and epoxy, with excellent rowing characteristics and a charming appearance. This design is popular among homebuilders for its forgiving nature, stability in chop, and versatility—great for rowing on lakes/ponds, as a tender, or light sailing in protected waters. Many builders add a small lug sail for fun, though it's primarily a rowing boat.
Construction Details
| Designer | Arch Davis |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 12.000 ft |
| Beam | 4.000 ft |
| Displacement | 200 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
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Sails
Maine Peapod - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 5.5 ft - (1676 mm) |
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| Foot | 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Leech | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 91.57 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Head | 7.33 ft - (2234 mm) |
| Area | * 60.93 ft² |
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