The Shan Tung dinghy was designed to act as a lifeboat and tender for a yacht embarking on a Pacific cruise. In the event, the trip extended eastward round the world but, sadly, the dinghy was stolen in Turkey after just five years of hard tender use!

As a general purpose dinghy capable of handling rough water and surf, Shan Tung tows well and rows easily even when heavily laden. In smooth waters she carries up to six people, with ample room for the oarsman in the bow due to the unusual seating arrangement. Motors of up to 3-4hp send her along at good speed.

The sail arrangement detailed uses short spars and she sails well even in very shallow water.

Shan Tung’s sewn construction results in a tough and long-lasting dinghy

Drawings (US$55.00)

Drawings covering the basic boat:

ST 1 Study plan
ST 2 General arrangement with key dimensions
ST 3 Ply cutting arrangement
ST 4 Panel dimensions

Supplementary Drawings

HT 1, 2 & 3 Building instructions
HT 4 Wheel - wheel case - forefoot shoe
HT5 Daggerboard and case
HT 6 Rudder details
HT 7 Sailing gear - mast, spars etc.
HT 8 Balanced lug sail
HT9 Central and side seats
HT 10 Hinge details
HT 11 Ply splicing
HT 12 Gunwale detail-towing painter arrangement