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Pelican (dinghy)

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Crew2
Hull weight54 kilograms (119 lb) (min)
LOA2.900 metres (9 ft 6.2 in)
Jib/genoa areanone
Pelican
Boat
Crew2
Hull
Hull weight54 kilograms (119 lb) (min)
LOA2.900 metres (9 ft 6.2 in)
Sails
Jib/genoa areanone

The Pelican is a pram dinghy, peculiar to Perth, Western Australia

It is similar to the ubiquitous Mirror, being a gunter-rigged pram designed for a crew of two. However, it's a little smaller and is usually rigged only with main and spinnaker. Originally constructed in timber, many are now constructed in fibreglass. A variant of the Pelican class sailed at Lake Macquarie is also rigged with a jib.

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The rudder is made from wood or fibreglass. The daggerboard is made of aluminium improving its longevity and ease of maintenance.

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