Puddle Duck Racer

Billed as "the easiest sailboat in the world to build", the scow hull is a simple box, usually built of plywood.

With a focus on a simple design that uses low cost materials, PD Racers are intended to be accessible to a wide variety of people.

[13] Puddle Duck Racers generally are built with two airboxes, either placed along the sides of the boat or at the bow and stern.

The PD Racer specifications only apply to the hull, allowing for various types of sailing rigs, and either leeboards or centreboards.

[5] Although the boats are required to conform to a specific shape for use in class racing, the hull can also be used for recreational sailing, paddling, and motoring.

[1] The main hull configurations are:[14] Alternatives include building a small cabin onto the boat,[15] and a modular design that can be disassembled for transport.