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Outrigger Junior

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Fast and fun sailing in this brilliant and unique sailing outrigger!

  • Skill Level Pro-Kit
  • Estimated Build Time 250 Hours

Pro-Kits are for experienced builders with a knowledge of wood-epoxy boatbuilding techniques and the ability to work from traditional construction drawings.

The builder's desired finish—"from workboat-style" to "Concours"—and the level of detail in outfitting will impact construction time significantly.

Build this boat if...

  • You enjoy high speed multihull sailing, but are looking for a smaller design
  • You want a trailerable boat that can be lashed together on the beach
  • You are fascinated by the looks and history of Polynesian watercraft

  • For Woodcrafters

    Boatbuilders, sharpen your block planes! 

  • Sophisticated Design

    Nothing else like it to buy or build

  • Need for Speed

    For racers seeking escape velocity

If you love woodworking, this is a project where you get to make wood shavings. You'll need to be comfortable with a sharp plane and a Japanese pull-saw, but the reward is a work of craftsmanship that's all your own.

This is a design with qualities and features that are unique in the marketplace, both among DIY projects and production boats. Refined, tested, uncompromised, outstanding, and unique!

It's hard to find designs like this in the production world. Combining the strength and light weight of wood-epoxy composites with simplified construction, this one's designed to be fast and fun.

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Outrigger Junior sailing Wye River, MD

Outrigger Junior sailing Wye River, MD

Outrigger Junior sailing Wye River, MD

Outrigger Junior sailing Wye River, MD

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Specifications

Length
15'5"
Beam
12'0"
Paddling Draft
8"
Sailing Draft
40"
Sail Area
165 sq. ft.
Hull Weight
260 lbs.
Max Payload
450 lbs.

Performance

Stability

5 out of 5
Very Tippy
Very Stable

Speed

5 out of 5
Cruiser
Racer

Cockpit Room

1 out of 5
Close Fit
Huge Cockpit

Payload

1 out of 5
Day Tripper
Freight Hauler

Ease of Construction

4 out of 5
Requires Patience
Very Easy
Outrigger Junior practically flies through the chop on a windy day.
Outrigger Junior practically flies through the chop on a windy day.

Overview

Pro-Kit     THIS IS A PROKIT

Designed in 2003 for a proposed youth sailing program, plans for this lively 15-foot sailing machine languished for nearly a decade before being revived and updated for the 2013 launch of a pair of prototypes.

 

Lighter than a catamaran of similar size, and with a higher righting moment, the Outrigger Junior is best described as a "Tahitian Outrigger," meaning a finely proportioned sailing canoe that is asymmetrical, but tacks conventionally, rather than reversing direction as a proa does. It's docile, hassle-free, beautiful, and just plain fun to sail.

The big lateen sail (165 sq. ft.) provides solid power, which translates to speed. Lots and lots of speed. The boat is very stable, however, with excellent ergonomics, and handles great on all points. Read more about our first test sail here.

The Outrigger Junior is less work to build than a conventional catamaran of the same size and horsepower, but it is not a small project. The parts-count is high compared to simpler fare like our kayaks or monohull sailboats, and you will need to be comfortable working with epoxy and fiberglass. We've divided the kit into several separate packages so that builders can take them section by section on as time and budget allow; We estimate about 200 hours of build time for a first-class job of it.

As seen in WoodenBoat's Small Boats 2015


Review of the Outrigger Junior in Small Boats 2015

 

Outrigger Junior beached in Cedar Key, Florida

 

Inside one of the hulls of an Outrigger Junior under construction

 

Buying Options

Choose Your Boatbuilding Experience

Start your kit-building experience by choosing the option that best suits your experience and itinerary. Don’t have the confidence to build on your own? No worries! Join a boatbuilding class or hire us to build a custom boat for you.

  1. Select Your Configuration

    Build From a Kit:
    Most Pro Kits include, at minimum, the CNC-cut marine plywood parts. Many include epoxy, fiberglass, and timber as well.
    Build From Scratch:
    Source your own materials and hardware, and work from traditional plans.
    Order Study Plans or Assembly Guides:     Like to study up a bit first? Where available, download study plans or a copy of the assembly guide.

  2. Choose Options and Add-Ons

    Additional Components:
    If this is a sailboat, you’ll need the Sailing Component Kit. Depending on the model, you can choose different sail colors, order a Line & Cordage Package, add nonskid decking, storage covers, and more.

  3. Get Building!

    Computer-cut kits feature all of the latest tweaks to ease assembly, including slot-together frames, pre-drilled holes for stitching-and-gluing, puzzle joints, and precision in the fitting of parts.

Standard Configuration

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$3,775.00 $3,390.00

The Outrigger Junior base kit includes: 

The Outrigger Junior base kit includes: 
Outrigger Junior Base Kit 1 of 2Outrigger Junior Base Kit 2 of 2
$3,375.00

Ourigger Junior sailing component kits includes:

Ourigger Junior sailing component kits includes:Outrigger Junior Sailing Component Kit

Alternative Configurations

$249.00

This package includes 12 pages of architectural drawings (24"...

This package includes 12 pages of architectural drawings (24" x 36" each), and full-sized patterns for every part in the boat (four rolled sheets of paper totaling 60 feet).

While the Outrigger Junior is built stitch-and-glue style, it's not for first-time boatbuilders. Professionals and experienced amateurs will find it a fast and straightforward build.  You'll need to have good plans-reading ability, and a couple of wood-epoxy composite boats under your belt before diving in.  

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The architectural pages look like this:

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The Full-Sized Patterns look like this:

Outrigger Junior Plans by CLC
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You can get printable study plans for most of your favorite ...

You can get printable study plans for most of your favorite kits and plans by return email --- for just a few dollars! 

When you order a set, you'll receive the study plans emailed in the form of PDFs at 8.5" x 11" (216x280mm).  

These printable drawings (most are two pages) help give a sense of the construction process and a feel for what the full-size plans or kit contain. Please note that a boat can not be built from Study Plans; they are to preview a project in print media; the Study Plans are an excellent broad-strokes look at the process. The subsequent escalation for more information is to order the boat's print instruction manual (where available), which will walk you through the project step-by-step.   

Upon placing the order, you'll receive an email with a link to the PDF.  Be sure to use the correct email address! If you have filters in place, ensure emails from "admin@clcboats.com" are not blocked.

Additional Options

$539.00

he Sailing Hardware Package for the Outrigger Junior includes...

he Sailing Hardware Package for the Outrigger Junior includes rigging hardware, tiller extension, rudder hardware, and the necessary fasteners. 

 


*Please allow 1-2 weeks for availability of this package after order.
$187.52

Line & Cordage for the Outrigger Junior. Description I...

Line & Cordage for the Outrigger Junior.

Description Item Name
 Qty (ft)
Halyard Samson 3/8" 40
Downhaul Samson 1/4" 8
Mainsheet Samson 3/8" 60
Sail Lacing 2mm Mini Spool Orion Red 200
Centerboard Downhaul Black Bungie Cord 5
Centerboard Uphaul Samson 3/16" 8

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order this kit?

Click on the Buying Options tab the top left of this page and follow the directions.

How much does this boat weigh and how much can it carry?

The weight and payload of this boat, along with other statistics such length and beam, can be found under Specs in the Specifications section, which is just below the lead image seen at the top of this page.

Can you send me the plans digitally?

Sorry, but until digital rights management technology for marine architectural work catches up to that used for books and music, we are unable to transmit digital plans. Currently, only study plans and manuals can be sent digitally.

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