rturpin

I looked through the construction photos. That is a beautiful boat. Just right for that Everglades race and the Texas 200. I love the use of the coamings to store the oars.

The drawings at B&B show sails with significant roach. I can believe the jib-headed sails are easier to make, less expensive, and enough for beach cruising. Though the full roach will be better off the wind. What say those of y'all with experience sailing it? But... the drawing also shows a sprit and asymmetrical chute. Does anyone really do that?

The spec is that the boat weighs 400 to 450 pounds dry, and displaces 1,300. I'm curious, for those of you who sail one. How much does the boat really weigh, before you take it out for a sail? All in, with masts and sails and paddles and everything that typically belongs on the boat, but not including outboard (if you have one), crew and their gear, or ballast. Has anyone put theirs on a scale? And if the goal were to make one that weighs less, what build changes would you suggest?