Jan 1, 2025 · The peapod is already 15'--it's actually a theoretical design (no prototype that I know of) that uses the bow of the Whitehall for both ends, so perfectly symmetrical.

Jun 19, 2023 · A 15' peapod of that weight (120-150 lbs) will be likely quite low-sided, moreso than your 17' Sid Skiff. Yet you want to be able to climb back aboard three miles offshore where presumably it …

Jul 4, 2009 · A real peapod, like Jim Steele used to build, is expensive, and takes some skill. Doug Hylan did a modified version that I think is an improvement on the Steele; I suspect you could get …

May 14, 2003 · Thad Danielson builds a beautiful sailing peapod, without using a centerboard! His is modeled after the Washington County pod in Chappy's book on American Small Sailing Craft. I have …

Oct 12, 2025 · IMG_6667.jpg So I recently flipped over my Washington County peapod, and while I still have the interior work to do I’m looking ahead to the sanding and finishing part. The fastenings btw …

Feb 3, 2023 · I know that the stretch whitehall is pretty proven, but I suspect at 15' it's a heavier boat than the peapod version. Boat is largely for exercise and occasional family trips, beach launched on …

Aug 18, 2024 · It’s taken me a few years, a couple boats, and a batch of motor well designs to come up with a design for an electric motor installation that pleases me. This is my solution applied to a …

Jan 26, 2011 · Re: what is a beach peapod boat It's a modernized and recreationalized update of the traditional peapod. Traditional working pods were working fish boats meant to carry a load. A local …

Jan 27, 2021 · Re: Peapod question - go easy on me! Thanks everyone, for such quick replies. I knew it was a basic question, but I'm reassured to learn that watertightness is inherent in the joints of a ply / …

Jun 10, 2021 · Not a symmetrical peapod, but the slight aft of amidship waterlne center of buoyancy improves higher froude speed efficiency under sail or motor over a peapod (a pea pod will be slightly …