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sdaly66
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Initially Posted - 09/10/2003 :  09:56:24  Show Profile
Let me start by saying how much I love my 250WB. But I want another toy to go with it.

A few years ago while vacationing in Cancun, I checked out a little sailing machine that was very unique. I'd like to get one, but can't find it anywhere. Can anyone help?

The hull looked like the fuselage of a WWII-era fighter. The seat was forward the mast. There were two pedals for rudder control, and lines on each side that ran forward through blocks, then back for mainsail control (there was only the one sail). This was obviously a single-seater.

Does anyone know who made this? What it was called? Or where I might find one?

This site is a GREAT resource full of VERY helpful folks.

250 WB 1996 Hull #205

Thank you all.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/10/2003 :  10:12:25  Show Profile
I think there is a boat like that in our marina... two slips down from mine. It's a folding trimaran from France.

The cockpit is forward of a fuselage-like cabin. Windshield in front of cockpit. Outboard motor is mounted alongside the cockpit!
A really different looking design for sure.

The owner had it up in Puget Sound a few summers ago... he awoke one morning to the sound of creaking oarlocks and crawled out of the cabin to find an old timer slowly circling the boat in a wooden dinghy.

The old timer looked the boat over one more time and called out...
"Hey, what planet are you from ?"

I'll take a photo and PM you with it to see if it's the same vessel you're talking about. I can find out more particulars easily.

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
'78 Catalina 25
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/10/2003 :  10:33:50  Show Profile
Check Windrider.com for some hot little machines similar to what you're describing. I haven't seen one with the seat forward of the mast, but the pedal-operated controls are on some Windriders. One of them uses hydrafoils to get up out of the water, and is full of other ingenious features.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT
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sdaly66
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Response Posted - 09/10/2003 :  11:37:08  Show Profile
Saw the windrider site. But the one I rode was definitely monohull and definitely forward seating.

Though these tri's look pretty cool.

This site is a GREAT resource full of VERY helpful folks.

250 WB 1996 Hull #205

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 09/10/2003 :  13:00:05  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Not the same, but...
There are miniature Americas Cup boats around. We have a couple at our club. They are one man boats that are like short kayaks with a mast and ful rig including spinnaker. Pretty cool if you are a man under 150lb.

Frank and Martha in Wichita KS. Lake Cheney
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 09/10/2003 :  14:13:40  Show Profile
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...There are miniature Americas Cup boats around....They are one man boats that are like short kayaks with a mast and ful rig including spinnaker. Pretty cool if you are a man under 150lb.
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BTW, Hobie makes some cute little toys, too... I'm intrigued by the Bravo for a little beach knockaround--the sail reefs/furls onto the mast with a reefing line; no daggerboards, stable, and quick! See www.hobiecat.com.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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