13′ Beach Pea Peapod

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Most boats produced as tenders today row so poorly that it is little wonder that their owners often turn to an outboard motor for help. But if you are willing to forgo the noise, expense, and pollution of a motor, you may find that a peapod is the ultimate yacht tender.

These are great little boats, seaworthy, stable, and easily rowed. Here is a pod that is a bit smaller than most, but she will still carry a big load and bring you through some lumpy water with confidence.

Line drawings for Beach Pea design.

The Beach Pea design uses modern glued-lapstrake plywood con­struction, so she is lighter and easier to build than a tra­ditionally built boat. In addition, you won’t have to worry about her seams opening if your pod has been out of the water for a while. The clean interior will be easier to main­tain, and a coat of paint will last quite a bit longer on the stable plywood surface.

Two sailing rigs are shown-an easy-to-strike lugsail, and the more traditional sprit rig. Sailing your pod can be a lot of fun, especially if you are willing to go rudder­less. Unlikely as this may sound, you can amaze your friends and steer your pod just by moving your weight forward or aft. A centerboard will help you get to windward, and for the less adventurous the plans include a rudder.

Doug Hylan drew his Beach Pea design plan with the begin­ning builder in mind. The plans are well detailed, and full­-sized patterns eliminate the need for lofting. The six-sheet set of plans includes lines, construction, two sail plans, and full-sized patterns for molds and stems. A 22-page how-to-build booklet will help you along. WoodenBoat Plan No. 110, $75.00.

Beach Pea Design Details

DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Round-bottomed, double-ender
Rig: Lug or sprit rigged
Construction: Glued-lapstrake plywood

PERFORMANCE
* Suitable for: Protected waters
* Intended capacity: 1-4
Trailerable: Yes
Propulsion: Sail, oars

BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Basic to intermediate
Lofting required: No
* Alternative construction: Traditional lapstrake

PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 6
Level of detail: Above average
Cost per set: $75.00
WB Plan No. 110

Particulars

LOA:  13′
Beam:  4′ 4 1/2″
Draft:
– (cb up)  3″
– (cb down) 1′ 6″
Weight:  125 lbs
Sail area:
– Lug rig:  54 sqft
– Sprit rig:  55 sq ft

Completed Beach Pea Images

The Beach Pea excels as a pulling boat. A simple lug rig provides auxiliary power.

Check Out These Other Doug Hylan Designs

Need some inspiration before you build your own Beach Pea Peapod? Read our full profile of the Beach Pea, then take a look at a few other boats designed by Doug Hylan.

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