Bosun (dinghy)
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Current Specifications | |
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Crew | 2–4 |
LOA | 4.27 m (14.0 ft) |
Beam | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Draft | 1.37 m (4 ft 6 in) |
Hull weight | 168 kg (370 lb) |
Main & Jib area | 10.27 m2 (110.5 sq ft) |
RYA PN | 1198[1] |
The Bosun is a 14 foot GRP sailing dinghy originally created for the Royal Navy by designer Ian Proctor and built by Bossoms Boatyard in 1963. The design specification was for a robust dinghy, able to handle open seas, capable of carrying a crew of 3 to 4 people and be fast enough for a competent helm to enjoy sailing, whilst stable enough for a beginner to learn on.
The sailmark is a boatswain's call.
References
- ↑ "RYA Portsmouth Yardstick List 2010". Royal Yachting Association. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
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