Willy Winship Skiff 13'9"
Description
The Willy Winship 13'9" Skiff, designed by John Atkin and published in The Rudder (1950s), is a classic lapstrake rowing/sailing/outboard tender built by numerous amateur craftsmen; featuring 5‑strake mahogany plywood construction, wineglass transom, narrow beam for speed, balanced lug sail option, and versatile utility measuring LOA 13 ft 9 in, beam 4 ft 6 in, draft 6 in (up)/18 in (down), and weight ~120 lb, ideal as yacht tender, fishing skiff, or solo daysailer with capacity for 2 adults and gear.
Construction Details
| Designer | John Atkin |
|---|---|
| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 13.750 ft |
| LOA | 13.750 ft |
| Beam | 4.500 ft |
| Displacement | 120 lb |
| Max Draft | 1.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1950 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 15.42 ft |
| e | 8.17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 15.42 ft | 8.17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Willy Winship Skiff 13'9" - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 15.42 ft - (4700 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.167 ft - (2489 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.27 ft - (4959 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 82.04 ° |
| Diagonal | 16.42 ft - (5005 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 3 in - (76 mm) |
| Area | * 63.99 ft² |
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Willy Winship Skiff 13'9" - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 5.83 ft - (1777 mm) |
| Leech | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 5.19 ft - (1582 mm) |
| Area | * 29.83 ft² |
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