![]() the powerboat was pretty wet and limited me to the cove in front of our cottage (or a wet run if I ventured further). However, on a typical Buzzards Bay afternoon. became a quick morning ride in a little 14' powerboat pushed by a 10 hp outboard. what would take nearly a full day to reach and return with our CAL 21. I found that the 14' powerboat was great in calm weather, letting me explore distant harbors on Buzzards Bay. John, I sold the Widgeon after I picked up a 14' "project" in hte form of a (brace yourself!) powerboat, I really couldn't justify trying to maintain 2 boats at the time and reluctatly decided to sell the Widgeon. More $$ possibly), HOBIE ONE 14' (also sold as the HOLDER 14). The Javelin is basically the same size as that Picnic Cat that you have, but seems more roomy to me (more stretch-out space?).Ī few other boats to consider: 1981-84 O'DAY 15, O'DAY Osprey (Rarer, but a smaller, 15'8" version of the DS I, more of a rounder bottom), Galilee 15, Boston Whaler HARPOON 4.6 (also 15', but you more or less sit on top of the deck), DYER 12' DHOW (more of a sailing dinghy than the Widgeon, but roomier. The larger Javelin (not much longer, 14' vs 12'4", but 8" wider) will be more comfortable, and sail more like a DS (same designer, and very similar hull shape) also being bigger, she will be more stable and better able to handle the wind. I would say a good boat for 1-2 adults, more will be crowded. As you know, I owned a 1969 Widgeon for 8 years, and that was a great little sailboat! I even had a spinnaker! Easy to sail, but still kept up with much larger boats. The 49# galvanized steel centerboard should aid stability a bit. I've never sailed a Javelin, but they seem like they would be pretty close to a DS in rigging. John, sorry for not getting back to you on this yet (been busy with car troubles and hauling out my DS II today).Įither the Widgeon or Javelin could be good choices, either will be a good performer, both are easy to single-hand, trailering either should work well (mast stepping on a 1971-83 Widgeon can be a challenge due to location of mast step) with practice, and either will fit in most garages (mast on Widgeon is 18'8" long, Javelin mast is 23'1"). ![]()
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