Zephyr 16ft Custom Built Wooden Boat bespoke wooden boat and powerful yet graceful performance

and powerful yet graceful performance

wide hull design offered a sense of security in rougher water

and deformation

Typically powered by a single inboard engine in the 185-220 HP range

Built from top-grade Canadian red cedar and hardwoods

Zephyr 16ft Custom Built Wooden Boat bespoke wooden boat and powerful yet graceful performanceThe Zephyr 16 ft is a striking stepped hydroplane originally designed by A. A. Apel, representing a notably advanced approach to small racing craft of its era. Reproduced directly from the original offsets and plans, this design reflects thoughtful engineering and performance driven proportions rarely seen in boats of comparable size. Our workshop faithfully recreates the Zephyr using premium Western Red Cedar, Mahogany, Teak, and U. S. made Hexcel