Naturally, the WWP-15 is by far the greatest boat (Genny Sea WW)-1183). This article was fun to read and think about all the boats we have discussed over beer at some seaside bar. Oh, how I wish you were still in print. Nevertheless, this was a great read!
Owned a Com_Pac Sun Cat for 12 years, ordered it with a black hull and end boom sheeting. Changed out the rudder for a more shapely blade to improve tacking. Like Larry Brown said , I always looked back when leaving the dock, she was not only pretty but a good sailor.
Not on your list of reviewed boats but I have fond memories of cruising in a Devlin Eider on South Puget Sound as well as a jaunt from Anacortes to the San Juans. Sixteen feet, hard chine, bowsprit, sprit rigged. A little tricky getting it rigged in choppy water but a great sailer especially downwind with a big drifter when we would trounce our cruising friends in their Oday 192. They’d make it up upwind though so it was all even. “Sitting” headroom and lots of room under the cockpit seats for gear. Easily trailerable but no so easy to launch with the full keel. We got to know which launch ramps were steep enough...
Just picked up a Sparrow 16 this week in excellent condition including trailer for $1500. Looks to have been parked in a garage for many years unsailed. Your review in issue #52 was instrumental in my purchase decision! Can't wait to get it out on the water soon!
Let's revisit issue #6. To me ,without a doubt, Flicka is the one that steals my heart. Most certainly not the easiest to get on and off a trailer but certainly the one I would feel at home in either on the hook or standing off shore in a blow. She is also the one I'm going to look back at walking down the dock. Probably twice.
Thanks for the shout out for our Lobster Boat! Some progress on our redesign happening over here, think we should have it available to order again by spring. :)
Thanks for a great read. However, at 77, I'm looking for my next boat to be under 15' or so, easy to solo on lakes and bays, and comfortable for an old man's back. Got a list???
See if you can find a good Penguin. Very dry, no jib, decently fast, and lots of strings to pull if that's what you're used to. Easy to sail without the extra crew/ballast. I added oarlocks to mine, and it's easy to row, too; no outboard needed or wanted. Small trailer; easy to tow and rig; and launchable from a dolly so you don't even need a ramp.
Naturally, the WWP-15 is by far the greatest boat (Genny Sea WW)-1183). This article was fun to read and think about all the boats we have discussed over beer at some seaside bar. Oh, how I wish you were still in print. Nevertheless, this was a great read!
Owned a Com_Pac Sun Cat for 12 years, ordered it with a black hull and end boom sheeting. Changed out the rudder for a more shapely blade to improve tacking. Like Larry Brown said , I always looked back when leaving the dock, she was not only pretty but a good sailor.
Great boats, all of them! Now all I need is funds...
Not on your list of reviewed boats but I have fond memories of cruising in a Devlin Eider on South Puget Sound as well as a jaunt from Anacortes to the San Juans. Sixteen feet, hard chine, bowsprit, sprit rigged. A little tricky getting it rigged in choppy water but a great sailer especially downwind with a big drifter when we would trounce our cruising friends in their Oday 192. They’d make it up upwind though so it was all even. “Sitting” headroom and lots of room under the cockpit seats for gear. Easily trailerable but no so easy to launch with the full keel. We got to know which launch ramps were steep enough...
Just picked up a Sparrow 16 this week in excellent condition including trailer for $1500. Looks to have been parked in a garage for many years unsailed. Your review in issue #52 was instrumental in my purchase decision! Can't wait to get it out on the water soon!
I think you'll be quite happy, Kevin. I had one and loved it. A good sailer and amazing accommodations for a 16-footer.
Let's revisit issue #6. To me ,without a doubt, Flicka is the one that steals my heart. Most certainly not the easiest to get on and off a trailer but certainly the one I would feel at home in either on the hook or standing off shore in a blow. She is also the one I'm going to look back at walking down the dock. Probably twice.
Thanks for the shout out for our Lobster Boat! Some progress on our redesign happening over here, think we should have it available to order again by spring. :)
Thanks for a great read. However, at 77, I'm looking for my next boat to be under 15' or so, easy to solo on lakes and bays, and comfortable for an old man's back. Got a list???
See if you can find a good Penguin. Very dry, no jib, decently fast, and lots of strings to pull if that's what you're used to. Easy to sail without the extra crew/ballast. I added oarlocks to mine, and it's easy to row, too; no outboard needed or wanted. Small trailer; easy to tow and rig; and launchable from a dolly so you don't even need a ramp.