K268 - Atkin SAIPAN Custom Built Boat Wood/Composite

Specification: Item K268 - 0L x 0W x 0H Inches (0L x 0W x 0H Cm)

Note: This is a special made to order item, delivery usually take 30-90 days.
Custom features such as name plate or different paint schemes are available for additional charges. Please contact us for details.

Price: $ 5,575.00

Description:

The Saipan is a charming 7’6” sailing pram originally designed by the renowned father-and-son team, William and John Atkin. This small but elegant craft was born from a heartfelt exchange—John sent his father hand-drawn plans of the design while stationed overseas, inspiring both the name Saipan and the legacy of this timeless little boat. Built for simplicity, strength, and seaworthiness, the Saipan reflects the Atkins’ philosophy of practical beauty and efficient design.

Our factory faithfully recreates this historic design using premium materials such as Western Red Cedar, Teak, Mahogany, and US -made Hexcel fiberglass with System Three marine spar varnish. Each model is completely hand-built using the traditional plank-on-frame construction method, taking 4–5 months to complete. Clients may customize dimensions, wood type, finish, rigging, or other design features according to their preference.

With an overall length of 7 feet and a sturdy, well-balanced hull, the Saipan offers both stability and elegance. The design includes a center thwart and mast bench, with a reinforced centerboard trunk secured by oak straps for added rigidity. Floor gratings are raised above the bottom for easy drainage, while open gunwales ensure the boat stays clean and dry. The painter ring beneath the bow makes towing smooth and steady, keeping her head up in the water.

Specification:

- Length: 7 Ft 6 Inches (92 inches)
- Breadth on deck: 3 feet 8 inches
- Breadth on bottom: 2 feet 7 1/2 inches
- Freeboard at the bow: 19 1/4 inches. Min freeboard: 14 inches; Freeboard at the stern: 16 inches.

Weight & Capacity:

- Hull Weight: ~80–120 lbs (wood)
- Capacity: 1–2 adults, Or 1 adult + 1 child
- Payload: ~300–400 lbs (safe working load)

Every wooden boat crafted by us is built from Atkin plans, with full credit given to the original designers. For each custom commission, we acquire the appropriate plans and construct the boat to order—offering both full-size vessels and finely detailed scale models.

Contact us to discuss specifications and customization options now!

History:

Saipan, a 7'6" flat-bottom sailing pram designed by William and John Atkin, originated from penciled plans John sent home while stationed abroad—an exchange that inspired the boat’s name and gave the design a personal, wartime backstory.

Compact yet thoughtfully arranged, Saipan features a center thwart, mast bench, open gunwales, and a reinforced centerboard trunk, all contributing to strength, simplicity, and easy maintenance.
Raised floor gratings keep the interior dry, while a bow ring ensures the pram tows steadily with her head up. Sailed from the bottom gratings and rigged with an uncomplicated spruce mast and small balloon-cloth sail, Saipan embodies the Atkin tradition of practical, seaworthy small craft tailored for straightforward building and enjoyable harbor sailing.