Flying Ant Sailing Dinghy Modified
Flying Ant "Modified"
The Flying Ant is a class of sailing dinghy. [1][2] The boat has a plywood design originally designed by John Spencer in New Zealand during the 1950s. It is normally sailed by two individuals under 17 years of age. Its speedy design makes the Ant an excellent hands-on training boat for juniors who've developed their basic sailing skill and are eager for a true racing experience.
Hull: Monohull Flat Bottom
Construction: Wood/FiberGlass
Hull weight: 40.9 kilograms (90 lb)
LOA: 3.2 metres (10 ft 6 in)
Beam:1.295 metres (4 ft 3.0 in)
Modifications:
Mast: 560mm CST Composites Towpreg Carbon Fibre (Extra Firm) (x2)
Boom: Carbon Windsurfer Boom
Sails: Barracouta / Hyde Sails Dacron/Mylar 8m (x2)
The Flying Ant is a class of sailing dinghy. [1][2] The boat has a plywood design originally designed by John Spencer in New Zealand during the 1950s. It is normally sailed by two individuals under 17 years of age. Its speedy design makes the Ant an excellent hands-on training boat for juniors who've developed their basic sailing skill and are eager for a true racing experience.
Hull: Monohull Flat Bottom
Construction: Wood/FiberGlass
Hull weight: 40.9 kilograms (90 lb)
LOA: 3.2 metres (10 ft 6 in)
Beam:1.295 metres (4 ft 3.0 in)
Modifications:
Mast: 560mm CST Composites Towpreg Carbon Fibre (Extra Firm) (x2)
Boom: Carbon Windsurfer Boom
Sails: Barracouta / Hyde Sails Dacron/Mylar 8m (x2)
Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney Area Oakdale NSW
Usage
Leisure, Racing
Launch Year
1950 approximate
Hull
Timber Custom Gel Coat Finish
Designer
John Spencer in New Zealand during the 1950s
Length
10' 6" - 3.20m
Beam
1.295m
Dinghy
Ronstan
Mast / Rigging
Custom CST Composites Towpreg Carbon Mast
ABOUT THE SELLER
Nigel McBride
Oakdale
NSW 2570 Australia
NSW 2570 Australia