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| Oxford Shell Mark I (1996) |
20' 6" | 39 lbs. | 22 in. | 275 lbs. |
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The original Oxford Shell, from 1996, is a swift, smooth running "recreational" shell suitable for all skill levels. The narrow hard-chine hull provides speed and good initial stability in a shape that's easy to build.
The Oxford Shell's weight is kept to a minimum with 3mm okoume in the sides and deck. 4mm panels on the bottom and fiberglass on the entire hull assure strength and durability in hard beach landings (or parking lot incidents!). The handsome 6mm okoume coamings are sufficiently tall to protect the cockpit in chop up to 12". A removable aluminum skeg is standard.
Fabricating the riggers and sliding seat for a shell can be difficult and surprisingly expensive for the home builder. We have designed the Oxford Shell to accept the excellent self-contained sliding units manufactured by Alden and Piantedosi. The Alden Oarmaster, Oarmaster II, and Piantedosi Row Wing are simple to install in the Oxford Shell™ and can be removed in seconds for cartopping.
The new Oxford Shell II has superceded the original Oxford Shell. Kits for the Oxford Shell Mark I have been discontinued, but plans for scratch-builders will remain in print.
Build this boat if:
- You want an easy-to-build recreational shell suitable for all skill levels.
- You want sliding-seat performance in a handsome package.
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FAQs
- What boats perform better/faster? Do you have a comparison tool?
You can easily compare our boat kits for stability, rowing and sailing performance, payload, and ease of construction. Additional comparisons may include cockpit room or transport options if applicable.
- Go to www.clcboats.com/shop/boatcomparison.html
- Select a category and then click on Narrow Selection.
- Check boxes next to the boats you wish to compare.
- Select to Hide Profile Photos and Hide Line Drawings.
- Click on the Compare Boats button.
- A page will appear that shows a set of gauges for each boat you have selected showing their ratings. You can compare these gauges to help determine which boat is best suited for your needs.
Please note that not all boats have performance gauges.
Window Size Requirements:
If you are building the Oxford Shell Mark I (1996) indoors, make sure you've got this much room to get it out when you're done (measurements in inches):
