Primarily a day sailor, Ginger can be constructed with a fixed lead keel, centerboard, or twin keels.
Water ballast is another optional.
She is designed to be built by an amateur boat builder who has some experience with wood strip construction, and would like to tackle a project a little more complex than a canoe. Wood strips are an ideal material for a builder with limited facilities. They can be formed into compound curves with ease, which adds to the beauty of the boat, and makes it look like a much harder project then it really is. Very few specialized tools are needed, and the required woodworking skills are not to difficult to master. This combination of wood and fiberglass results in a boat with a pleasant, traditional appearance, and the advantages of low maintenance, light weight, and strength.