L. Francis Herreshoff felt that Frederick Goeller was one of the best draftsmen that he knew, and Mr. Goeller proved his design ability when he came up with this boat that will row, sail, and handle an outboard motor, plus be strong, beautiful, and practical at the same time. 12′ Goeller Dinghy DESCRIPTION Hull type: Round-bottomed, transom stern, centerboard Rig: Single sliding gunter Construction: Carvel-planked over steamed frames Alternative construction: Lapstrake, strip, or cold-molded PERFORMANCE Suitable for: Protected waters Intended capacity: 2-4 daysailing Trailerable: With difficulty Propulsion: Sail, oars, outboard Speed (knots): 2-4 BUILDING DATA Skill needed: Intermediate Lofting required: Yes PLANS DATA No. of sheets: 3 Level of Detail: Average Plans Format: Print or Digital Cost per set: $40 Plan No. 10 Related Publications: WoodenBoat No. 25 Boat Design Quarterly, Vol. 17 Particulars LOA:  22′ LWL:  19′6″ Beam:  6′1″ Draft:  3′3″ Displacement:  1955 lbs Sail area:  160 sq ft  

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