Wanigan Boat Plan – A Versatile Garvey Design by Weston Farmer
Heritage Meets Utility
The Wanigan combines the time-tested garvey design with modern utility. As old as boating in America, garveys are known for their:
- Super-simplicity
- Rugged carrying ability
- Shoal-draft capabilities
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Designed for Versatility
This utility garvey was created to serve multiple purposes:
- Ideal for summer camps
- Perfect for hauling rocks
- Great for fishing
- Easy to beach
Balancing Act
The Wanigan addresses several key design challenges:
- Trailerable, unlike traditional heavy garveys
- Fine-lined enough for 3-7 hp outboard motors
- Carrying capacity of a north woods wanigan (lumberjack’s store boat)
Design Inspiration
Weston Farmer drew inspiration from his beloved boat, Badger, combining:
- Dory traits
- Garvey characteristics
- North woods wanigan functionality
Key Features
- Enlarged beam for increased floor area
- Tilted sides for improved stability under load
- Balanced design for versatility and performance
Perfect For
- Casual boaters
- Campers
- Anglers
- Anyone needing a reliable, multi-purpose watercraft
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