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Robert Miller

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