Gypsy

[Robert Miller]

Regarding the simple Gypsy "Instant Boat" design by Payson/Bolger,
Does anyone know the design sail area for this boat?
Weight of hull/rigged?

Thank you.
Robert

[Robert Miller]

Sorry, forgot to include the URL for Gypsy in above post.

http://www.instantboats.com/gypsy.htm

[Dutch Peter]

I'm estimating 150 kg max. You can't lift it on your own,but moving it goes well

[Slowmo]

I'm estimating 150 kg max. You can't lift it on your own,but moving it goes well

Without rig?

[SeaDrive]

The sail is 64 sq ft according to Sailrite. I'm not sure their arithmetic exactly matches Bolger.

I guess the hull weight at 150-200 lbs, but I don't actually know. it's a slightly heavy rowboat, but a very light sailboat. A lot of the owners have tried driving it hard in strong winds, apparently because it's a lot of fun to do so, but there have been more reports of broken masts than is usual with Bolger boats. Make sure your mast stock has good grain.