The Seaclipper 10 is a solo trainer and harbor racer is fun for the entire family. The crew sits in a secure cockpit, steering with foot pedals, with all sail controls arranged on a dash board, close at hand. Performance is lively, with good steering control in a comfortable, forward facing, semi-reclining position. Construction is beginner level stitch and glue plywood using epoxy adhesives. Most components are ¼″ thick plywood and ¾″ thick lumber. The mast and demountable cross-arms (akas) are aluminum tubing. Expect to spend 3-6 months part time effort to complete. Plans are well illustrated and easy to read. The overall beam is 8′ for trailering.
ABOVE: When sailing a Seaclipper 10, the crew sits in the cockpit, steers with his or her feet, and controls all lines without leaving the cockpit. Picture by John Marples.
IMAGE 1: SOUR GRAPES was built in the 1980s and restored and relaunched in 2013 by designer John Marples. Picture by John Marples.
IMAGE 2: Seaclipper 10s and the Constant Camber 3-meters race together near Vashon Island. Picture by John Marples.
IMAGE 3: The Seaclipper 10 BANANAS sailing in San Francisco Bay. Picture by John Marples.