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Assembled by Tim Gittins

Canoe Yawl Shadow

Date: 1889

Designer: Theo Smith

This is a large canoe - 18 ft. length and 4.5 ft. beam. In 1892, the planing hull for a canoe was very new. The Shadow was among the first.

Body Plan

Cross Section Mid Ship

Sheer and Half Breadths

Sail Plan

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