BRANT, Duck Boat

BRANT was used around the area of Groton, Connecticut, as a mobile blind that could be rowed into place. The wide wings and coaming helped keep waves out of the cockpit.  If she was set out with a support boat, ballast could be added to BRANT to lower her further into the water. She was nicely built with a bottom board and a highly V'd hull, with lots of rocker. Seaworthiness was not her strong point.  From 87 Boat Designs by Ben Fuller.