Types of Dinghies: How to Pick the Right One For You
Trinka - Fiberglass rowing and sailing dinghy, available in 8' and 10' models. Check it here. Besides these, there are dozens of low-cost plastic, aluminum and wood rowing dinks available new and used. Nesting dinghies break down for compact storage, but usually must be bought as kits or plans and built.
How Much Does a Dinghy Cost (With 14 Examples)
roto-molded boat for rowing and motoring ($2,995), with optional sailing kit and life raft upgrades. The Portland Pudgy is a rugged, versatile boat which rows well, tows nicely, motors, and sails acceptably. It's unique in that it serves as a four-person USCG certified life raft with an optional upgrade. The Pudgy is a well thought out ...
How Far Can You Sail Up the Nile? (5 Boat Types)
10-12 people. 400-500 miles. $50-100 USD per person. Riverboat Cruise. 300-400 feet. 150-200 people. 500-600 miles. $200-1000 USD per person per day. In general, boats can sail up the Nile for several hundred miles, but the distance varies depending on boat type and size, the location, and the season.
Boat Anchoring Techniques Explained (Illustrated Guide)
Start by making your initial drop on that patch of clear sand and let up from one third to one half your expected rode out. Then tie a fender to the chain with a stout line and let out another 1/3 of the remaining rode. Tie on another fender, and let out another 1/3 of the remaining rode.
Sailing Gear Essentials: the Ultimate Packing List (and PDF)
Other gear: 1 anchor for inshore. at least 2 anchors for offshore (preferably 3 - 2 storm anchors) tool kit for minor repairs on rigging, sails, and engine. multimeter for checking the wiring. full tank of fuel. spare parts (plugs, fuses, etc.) heaving line 50’-70’.
Here Are the Most Stable Boat Hull Designs (with Examples)
Generally, multihulls and deep-V hulls are considered the most stable hull designs in most situations. In practice, the most stable hull design depends on the specific conditions in which the boat will be used. With large waves, deep hulls tend to be better than multihulls. With different situations, the most stable hull winner changes.
Deck shoes/boat shoes/sail boots Sweater Sailing jacket Sunglasses Hat or cap Sailing gloves Sailing trousers Canvas sailing belt Cold weather: dry suit Foulies Ocean trousers or salopettes # CREW GEAR Safety gear (1 p.p.) life jackets (PFD) - 1 per person whistle waterproof headlamp harness and tether for offshore sailing Paperwork (each crew ...
The Only 50 Sailing Terms You'll Need To Know (With Pictures)
Draft. Boat's draft is the distance from the water surface to the deepest point of the boat. In other words, the draft is the minimum water depth you can go to and not scrape your hull or keel. Better double this number when sailing, just to be safe, as hitting the …
7 Trailerable Sailboats That Have Standing Headroom
Westerly Pageant. Built by Westerly Marine in the 1970s, the Pageant is a 23' bilge keeled cruiser with full standing headroom in the saloon. At 4,300 pounds, it's heavy for its size and is known more for comfort than speed. The bilge keels may make getting onto a trailer interesting and require modifications to accommodate its under water layout.
13 Popular Trailerable Sailboats with Lifting Keels
MacGregor 26. There are several varieties of the MacGregor 26 beyond the base boat, including the 26D (1986-89), 26S (1990-95), 26X (1995-2003) and 26M (2002-2013). MacGregor boats have proven very popular trailerable boats, selling over 38,000 boats during the …