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My opinion is that it is one of the permutations of the Newport/Neptune/Gloucester 16 footers. Very solid little boats, out of production though since about 1988. The Gloucester would be the later model. All three are very similar.
I second this, as a G16 owner (and 14 other sailboats), with a couple of reservations. First, the boat's cabin liner is a bad design. You have to tear it out to gain access to the hull aft interior, bail the bilges, and even expose the pivot bolt. Second, like most other small boats, it has neither positive flotation nor waterproof bunk and cockpit hatches. All these can be installed, however, within 2 dozen manhours, and at that point the boat is indeed the best little swingkeeler out there, and better than many a fixed keel and keel/CB shoe to boot. Briefly because it combines the three Newick parameters of cheap cost, comfortable accommodation, and reasonably good performance in a golden compromise that only Bill Lapworth could have pulled off. It's a real sleeper on the boat market. Afraid my publicity is only going to drive up the price. Sadly.
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What is the purpose of a keel in a sailboat?
The purpose of a keel in a sailboat are to generate lift to counteract the force of the wind. The keel converts the motion of the wind into a forward motion for the sailboat.
What is the use of a dagger board?
A Dagger Board is a small removable board that acts as a Keel on a small sailboat.
What is the difference between a centerboard sailboat and a keel sailboat?
A centerboard is retractable, the keel is not. A centerboard is lighter than a keel. Please see the related link below:
What is the thing called on the bottom of a sailboat?
the keel
What purpose does a sailboat's keel serve?
Because It is not strong
How does a sailboat float?
it floats by the forces of the wind and the keel it helps it to float!
Can you remove the keel on a sailboat if you will only be using motor power?
If you remove the keel, be aware that centre of gravity and stability will be affected.
What keeps a sailboat from tipping over?
A main longitudinal structure along the bottom of the sailboat called the keel. This is what prevents it from tipping over.
How do you capsize a sailboat?
Have up to much sail, surf waves, or break off the keel.
You bought a old windrose sailboat and cannot get the centerboard to lower The wench turns but nothing happens?
if your in salt water barnicals could have grown in the swing keel slot and are holding it in place. Worse case senario, it has rusted and in doing so has begun to expand as it rusts and is lodged in place. Good luck
What is the hull of a sailboat?
The hull of a boat is the body of the boat. it is the part of the boat in the water. excluding the mast, boom, sail, rudder, keel, etc.
Who manufactures 20-30ft swing keel boats?
Catalina and Aquarius both make popular models.
