The san francisco bay pelican and larger great pelican as designed by bill short have become icons of small boat seaworthiness. the pacific pelican is another member of this family and the only one whose plans are currently offered by duckworks. the pacific pelican is a special creation, much loved. The pelican was designed by a tug boat captain on san francisco bay. i believe his name was captain short. the rule of thumb was you couldn’t safely sail a small boat without a weighted keel on s.f. bay, due to the very strong winds.. Images taken from various sources for illustration only s.f. pelican sailboat plans duckworks - classified ads, sailing hardware, specifically for a grumman canoe - could be used on any canoe/kayak/sailboat. -grumman 17' adjustable mast thwart-grumman mast step for 2"id..
The pelican was designed by a tug boat captain on san francisco bay. i believe his name was captain short. the rule of thumb was you couldn't safely sail a small boat without a weighted keel on s. The san francisco pelican was designed by capt. wm. h. short in 1959 for the blustery winds and rough waves of san francisco bay, a tall order for a 12' boat. the design proved to be up to the task and much more.. 1982 hinterhoeller frers the popular hinterholler frers (f3) is an excellent cruiser/racer, for the buyer wanting to get into a 36 sailboat. this boat is priced right, for enjoying this sailing season..
