Whizz: A Novelty Runner-Plank Sailcraft Plan in Plywood
A plywood novelty craft with six fir plywood bulkheads, a ball-and-socket mast fixture and a runner plank.
Whizz is a curiosity for builders who like something different. The plans describe a plywood hull built over six 5/8 in fir plywood bulkheads, a ball-and-socket mast fixture and a runner plank, the cross member that runners attach to. Beyond that, the details live on the drawings themselves, so this is a design to study closely before starting. It suits the experimental builder who enjoys unusual craft and is happy to learn from the sheets as the project takes shape.
Whizz at a glance
| Detail | Whizz |
|---|---|
| Type | Novelty sailcraft |
| Construction | Six 5/8 in. fir plywood bulkheads, plywood hull, ball-and-socket mast fixture, runner plank |
| First published | p. 182 |
| Plan sheets | 8 |
An unusual build
Six thick 5/8 in bulkheads give the plywood hull a sturdy internal structure, while the ball-and-socket mast fixture is an intriguing detail that lets the mast pivot at its base. The runner plank adds a cross member for runners, setting it apart from the conventional boats elsewhere in this collection. Eight sheets lay out how it all fits together.
The original plan sheets
These are the 8 original sheets, scanned from the magazine. For building, use the full-size PDF in the download section below.
Before you build
- Read all eight sheets before cutting anything, since the plan's unusual parts are explained mainly in the drawings.
- Make the ball-and-socket mast fixture strong and smooth, and grease it so the mast moves freely.
- Cut the six 5/8 in fir plywood bulkheads accurately, as they set the shape of the whole hull.
Download the plan
Whizz comes as a single file holding all eight original sheets, ready to print large or browse on a tablet.
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