This little boat is designed for long range cruising on inland waters. The owner plans to take her south through the river systems to the Caribbean and the East Coast. Later plans include shipping her to Europe for further inland voyaging. It is a very simple boat. The hull is light and narrow on the waterline for efficient powering using a 25HP four-stroke outboard.
Construction is cedar strip sheathed with bi-axial glass cloth inside and out.
In summer the bay funnels the prevailing northwesterlies, making it a lively place to sail a small boat. After trying a number of dinghies the owner knew he wanted a boat beamy enough to make proper use of crew weight and capable of sailing well in strong winds. We also added decks to keep her drier and provide a good hiking seat. The rig is gunter sloop, which provides one of the best compromises between performance and practicality for an unballasted dinghy. The mast is short, so there is little danger of her blowing over on a mooring - always a worry in a wind over tide situation.