INTERNATIONAL 10 SQ METER CANOE

About the INTERNATIONAL 10 SQ METER CANOE

Single handed development class. Measurements are max values. Most early boats had 2 masts. Sliding seat: The sliding seat was first used sometime during the 1880s. It was subsequently banned and later allowed. Todays limitiation for sliding seat: Horizontal extension from centreline of hull: 2040 mm max. Max. width: 500 mm Max. mass: 12 kg Min. mass: 9 kg The 10 sq meter limitation first established during 1930s? The drawing depicts a version from the mid 1960's.

The International 10 Sq Meter Canoe is a historic 16.4 ft racing skiff designed for the 10 Square Meter class, with production records dating to 1850. As a specialized one-design racer with a displacement of 184.0 lb, it represents a niche segment of early 20th-century sailing heritage rather than a modern cruising platform.

Best for:

This boat is exclusively suited for competitive one-design racing enthusiasts and historical preservationists who prioritize pure sailing performance over comfort or utility.

Bluewater capability:

With a displacement of 184.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.36, this vessel is strictly a coastal or inshore racing boat with no offshore or bluewater capability.

Comparables:

Comparable vessels include other 10 Square Meter class skiffs and historic racing dinghies from the same era that share similar fractional sloop rigs and lightweight hull forms.