Well, taking the family out for a sail just got roomier. We just purchased a 21 ½ foot sloop that seats 6 adults comfortably, has a small berth to stow jackets or a picnic lunch, (or to take a nap in), and has a forward deck to catch some rays.
The boat is made of thermoplastic with foam backing making it durable and quite seaworthy. It should be able to be sailed straight into the dock, or collide nicely with a moored pontoon boat, with only a small surface scratch!
The boat has an internal rudder system located in a pod which allows you to raise the rudder part way as you get into the shallows without leaning over the back of the boat to do so. This rig also has a 500 pound weighted centerboard making it very stable and able to recover from one of those mega-wind-blasts that frequent our area. There is a hydraulic lever pump system that raises it without having to strain the muscles as you glide back into Kingfisher Bay.
It’s perfect for taking the grandkids out or having a family sail. Or, pack a picnic lunch and have a nice cruise before picking up the kids from group. Perhaps head out with some friends and explore. See some nice mountain and Quebec views and maybe spot a Bald Eagle or Great Blue Herron winging in towards the National Wildlife Refuge. Its performance will pique the interest of a serious sailor, and its maneuverability will have the amateurish tacking and jibing with ease.
- Quintin
Wow, very nice! I love TP and all the improvements are great...now if I can talk the Tylers into buying a sting of polo horses to play polo up there with, my husband would NEVER get me back home!! :)
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