Thomaston Galley
Description
The Thomaston Galley is a 15.5-foot (LOA 15 ft 6 in) rowing/sailing daysailer designed by renowned naval architect Philip C. Bolger. Plans were popularized through Bolger's books (including 53 Boats You Can Build) and sold by H.H. Payson & Company (Instant Boats) in Thomaston, Maine, where Harold "Dynamite" Payson built and promoted many Bolger designs as plywood "instant boat" kits or plans for amateur constructors. It is a standard Bolger plan that has been built many times over the years by home builders and small yards, with no fixed high-volume production run—hundreds of examples likely exist worldwide due to the accessibility of the plans and simple construction method. The boat is a lightweight, versatile Downeast-style dory derivative optimized for rowing, sailing, and occasional small outboard power, emphasizing ease of build, trailering, and fun on protected or coastal waters.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bolger, Philip C. |
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| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 15.500 ft |
| LOA | 15.500 ft |
| Beam | 4.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Thomaston Galley - SPRIT
| Luff | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
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| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 83.62 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Head | 5.25 ft - (1600 mm) |
| Area | 71.5 ft² |
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