: I'm looking to build a nice rowing skiff. Not a flat out rowing shell, but
: something that I can use both for rec. rowing and to take the wife out in
: for a nice evening. I want something that weighs in around 70 lbs so I can
: cartop it, is reasonable performer, and employs a simple build method (no
: steam bending ribs :-).
: The CLC Annapolis Wherry fits my idea, but the kit is a little over my
: budget. The Redmond Whisp would also seem to fit my criteria. Does anyone
: have a set of plans for the Whisp? Its built using the glue lapstrake
: method of Tom Hill. I built one of Tom's small canoe's using that method
: about 8 years ago and its a simple method. I figure I could build the
: Whisp for half the price of the CLC wherry. Any other design suggestions
: welcomed,

: Thanx's

: Brian
Hi Brian,

I own a Whisp, it was built by James Casey in Newport RI. It rows very well alone and I have enjoyed it very much in the five years that I have owned it, however I have to agree with Ralph Merriman in that a rear passenger causes the transom to squat.

You might want to check out http://www.openwater.com - it has some reviews of open water rowing boats. The Adirondack guide boat looks to be a good candidate if you'll be bringing a passenger often. I think that Nick Schade might have a strip built plan for it, or check out http://www.newfound.com

The Duck Trap Wherry also looks like it would take a passenger well.
http://www.duck-trap.com