Bosun (dinghy)
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Boat | |
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Crew | 2–4 |
RYA PN | 1198[1] |
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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.
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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