Acorn 17
An Iain Oughtred design, modified by Elijah Davis
A timeless lapstrake rowboat with a wineglass transom. Stretched from the 15' design to 16'7" to increase hull speed and space for custom decks and dry storage, accessed by 8" waterproof hatches. This lightweight craft is intended for Maine Island Trail row camp-cruising, morning exercise rows, or romantic picnics. Single or tandem fixed seat rowing with a passenger thwart aft. Solo removable sliding seat retrofit available. Easily beached, moored, docked, or trailered.
Contact me to chat about a commission build.
Specifications
A comfortable, sleek hull.
Designer: Iain Oughtred
LOA: 16'7"
Waterline: 16'4"
Beam: 47"
Weight: 135 lbs
Freeboard at oarlocks: 16"
Capacity: 2 persons + gear
Gear storage: 2 decked floatation tanks
Classic lines. Modern construction.
Cambered decks with curved coaming shed splashes of water away from rowers. Epoxy construction, non-rusting fasteners, and highest quality finishes ensure lifelong use with minimal maintenance. Protection underneath for confident beaching.
Hull, fastenings, & hardware
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Epoxy-glued lapstrake planking BS1088 marine plywood, solid sapele sheer strake
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All other wood is laminated sapele (pine sole)
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All fasteners are bronze
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Bronze cleats, fairleads, oarlocks, and sockets
Abrasion resistance
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8oz fiberglassed garboard planks
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Sapele keel with brass half oval guard - extended onto stem & transom
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Sapele bilge runners - replaceable with wear over time
Finishes
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One-part Interlux Brightside paints - rugged but easy for DIY maintenance
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Non-skid deck & sole boards
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Epifanes satin varnish brightwork
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Interlux Micron CSC antifouling bottom paint
