Design 208 Weekender
Images Courtesy Mystic SeaportThis design is the earliest example of a "stock" design for mass market appeal that I can find in our archives. Introduced in 1937, 39 boats were built by George Lawley & Sons of Neponset, Massachusetts, with owners coming from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Texas.
The plans list an alternate "light air rig" with masthead rig and bowsprit.
Heres a copy of the original brochure. Double click for zoom.
Its a nice looking and practical boat. I cant find a record of what these boats sold for back in 37. My guess is to build this boat today of wood would cost ~$450,000.
Here are the plans.
Heres a typical construction section with drafting by Rod Stephens, Jr.
Principal Dimensions
LOA 35-1"
LWL 27-0"
Beam 9-6"
Draft 5-7"
Displacement 16,210 lbs
Ballast 6,750 lbs
Sail Area 596 sq ft
LOA 35-1"
LWL 27-0"
Beam 9-6"
Draft 5-7"
Displacement 16,210 lbs
Ballast 6,750 lbs
Sail Area 596 sq ft
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