Parker 404

Thank you Riv, I assume the original author had a typo as it does have a centre plate. Considering there are a few of these things dotted about I am really surprised at the lack of information on them. I am sure it will be fun to find out along the way.

Nearest thing I could find. The key word here is "420" so go to that dinghy for inspiration. (From Sailing Anarchy)

"The Lark hull mold was used for the 404 by Parker. I think they cut the gunwall height down a bit too. It did have an assy and trap but it was intended for the 420 replacement so the rig size was set up for teenagers. Parker, who had no real interest in building dinghys anyway, did nothing with it after the Hobie 405 got the nod from the RYA. In large part it didn't get selected due to not having a centre plate rather than a proper dagger board. Read what you like into that but apart from that, as a boat, most of the reporting seemed to suggest it was a well sorted package

The 404 was based on the Lark hull as their entry to trials for a youth asymmetric trainer dinghy. The Hobie 405 won the contest.

There used to be one on the beach at Noss Mayo, Devon, but never saw it sailing.

Potentially a fun boat to sail.