James Smythe Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 So I have been looking around at sailboats for a while for later in life and started to think maybe I should look at boats that I could enjoy by myself if no one felt up to a cruise with me. I came across this maker of gaff rigged dingies. As much as being a pyrate in a dingy sounds demeaning these look like good fun. Does anyone have any input on these or just sailing one-man sailboats. Link Beetle Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 ahhhh, the beetle rainbow fleet. only thing better is a fleet of Herreshoff 12 1/2s. If you can find an older Minuteman cat, they are pretty good one man sailors. They can over power quickly though. Having no keel and barely a skeg, we drop a length of chain over the stern when she is on the mooring to keep her from tracking and capsizing. Tender on the helm, but a joy to sail. http://www.sailingtexas.com/sminutemancatboat15100.html just for grins, here is a 12 1/2. http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1930/Herreshoff-12-1-2-2193496/Northport/ME/United-States I have one in the barn being worked on, well- taking up space. i'll get to her one day. Oy, Double Dutch- any input? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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