Bosun (dinghy)
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.
| Boat | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2–4 |
| Draft | 1.37 m (4 ft 6 in) |
| Hull | |
| Hull weight | 168 kg (370 lb) |
| LOA | 4.27 m (14.0 ft) |
| Beam | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Sails | |
| Upwind sail area | 10.27 m2 (110.5 sq ft) |
| Racing | |
| RYA PN | 1198[1] |
The sailmark is a boatswain's call.
References
- "RYA Portsmouth Yardstick List 2010" (PDF). Royal Yachting Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
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