Round Stern Style:Plans and Instructions Only The shallow draft of this

The shallow draft of this boat allows the waterman to work in water less than 2' deep

and the Kent Island version was popular in the 1960's

The boat acquired the name "draketail" because the stern resembled the back of a duck's tail

He copied the hull design and built a boat with a V-bottom

The boat was fast

Round Stern Style:Plans and Instructions Only The shallow draft of this"Virginia" Round Stern Workboat The round stern design was a popular choice for the Lower Bay waterman from the late 1940's to the early 1970's. The round stern was able to take the rough water easier, which resulted in a more stable drift across the oyster beds. Kit Contains: Hardware Pre routed base Template sheet Instructions & blueprints Dimensions: 21in Long 12in Tall 6in Wide Model done in 1 2in scale