Shellback Rowing Kit

Our pre-cut kits have been re-tooled (cut by computer-guided routers) to provide you with extremely accurate parts. And, the kits now come with just about everything needed except the elbow grease.

The ladder frame--the “foundation” of the boat---is now included with the kit. It’s pre-slotted, and so slick it goes together in 5 minutes. Nice and rigid, it even includes the molds. Epoxy is also now included.

You get all the parts needed, oarlocks and sockets, plans, instructions and hardware. Wood is Sapele, which is the highest grade marine mahogany ply available.

Also included with your kit:
"How to" book How to Build the Shellback Dinghy
5 sheets of plans

LOA - 11' 2"
Beam - 4' 5"
Draft (db up) - 6 1/2"
(db down) - 2' 3"
Weight - about 100 lbs.
Skill level: Basic to Intermediate
Intended capacity: 1-3

Kit contains 3 boxes:
Boxes 1 & 2 are 98"x 30"x 4" and about 90lbs each
Box 3 is 12'x 10"x 10" and about 110lbs

Designed by Joel White, both designs are well-proven for rowing, towing, and sailing.

Shipping (continental US only) will add between $250 and $425 to your order, depending on the destination for the kit. Please note: you may see 2-day or next-day shipping when you check out, but that is bogus. Kits ship in 3 to 5 weeks.

We WILL ship plans, books, and some hardware which is in-stock now, and sail if you've ordered it. That will be approximately $12 to $30 for shipping, depending on destination.



No Post Office Boxes.

Not Included:
paint / varnish
oars