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The colgate 26 – a sailboat for all reasons.

Welcome to the awesome world of Colgate 26 sailors and sailboat owners. Colgate 26 sailboats are known as The Boats For All Reasons, because they are so versatile and so safe in all wind and sea conditions. Many Colgate 26 owners just enjoy sailing in and around harbors and lakes with family and friends. Other Colgate 26 sailors spend most of their time aboard racing in local and regional competitions. Some Colgate sailboat owners are members of sailing clubs and sailing schools that use the Colgate 26 sailboat exclusively for club activities, coaching sailboat racers and teaching new sailors. Whatever the reason, you can be assured that your Colgate 26 is a safe and unsinkable sailboat, with ergonomic comfort and sophisticated go-fast features that make sailing so much fun. Want to find out what Colgate 26 owners have to say? Here are a few Colgate 26 reviews and testimonials from ardent fans.

To learn more, contact Steve Colgate: 239-985-7505 or 239-218-0471; [email protected] .

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Trying to sink an unsinkable boat

  • Chris Beeson
  • July 2, 2015

It’s every sailor’s nightmare: holed and taking on water. For Chris Beeson, the unsinkable Etap turned this sinking feeling into an unusual spa session

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The Etap 21i sailing with her normal freeboard, before we opened the seacocks and attempted to scuttle her Credit: Lester McCarthy/YM

I thought it would feel stranger than it did, wading knee-deep through a flooded boat. While we were being towed out to the Needles, where we’d planned to founder, I was half expecting some mental switch to trip as the water started gushing in, overwhelming me with primal panic. Corporal Jones from Dad’s Navy, I thought. In the event, it was no more alarming than wallowing in a strangely shaped bath with several other men. Scary enough, but some way short of a crisis.

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The bunk locker lids were barely awash when the water ingress stopped

The drama was limited first by the fact that we weren’t allowed to whack gaping holes below the waterline. The new owners of this boat, Grahame and Janine Mason, were understandably reticent about that. They did, however, kindly allow us to open the seacocks in an attempt to send their pride and joy to the bottom. And they did, sensibly, specify that we did so before they took delivery. The UK West Country broker of this yacht, Yachts of Dartmouth, set the wheels in motion.

We were towed out to the Needles by the SeaStart RIB. SeaStart was there to act as a photo-boat but aboard the Etap, I felt a good deal more comfortable knowing that there was something powerful, inflatable and fast nearby should anything go wrong. Once in position – and with nobody having said: ‘Actually, this is a daft idea. Let’s go back, eh?’ – we opened the seacocks.

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We expected the seacocks to gush, but they merely dribbled

I was expecting something akin to ‘Old Faithful’ to erupt from the valve, bringing chaos with it. I had imagined the engine room scene from Noel Coward and David Lean’s wartime classic In Which We Serve . The reality was, frankly, disappointing, more like someone spilling a glass of water. This was the second drama limitation. When boats are holed and sinking, the hole is much larger, usually hidden behind joinery, and the ingress much faster.

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It took a good 15-20 minutes for the flares canister to start bobbing about

Having established that we needed to slow to a stop to get any decent ingress, the flooding began. The boat took a while to fill up, even with both the sink and the larger heads seacocks open. It was a good 15-20 minutes before the flare canister started bobbing around. Within half an hour the lids of the bunk lockers began to open and shut with water pressure as the boat rolled in a gentle swell. After 45 minutes, the seacocks were no longer letting water in. We were as low as we could go.

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The boat took a long time to fill up – even with all three seacocks open

We had a quick bash at sailing but the lack of wind prevented us finding out how her performance was affected by the extra load. Gert, the Etap representative onboard, has done this a few times, most notably in a 24ft Etap, crossing the Channel twice in a day with the boat flooded. He estimated that flooding slows the boat down by 1 knot, not bad considering he reefs to reduce strain on the rig.

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Even flooded to the waterline, there was still plenty of freeboard thanks to the closed-cell foam that fills many of her cavities

Once we had all the photos we needed and the novelty of sinking had worn off, the seacocks were closed and the bailing began. We used a 14-litre bucket, scooping on average 8-10 litres each time. The last 30 buckets, filled using a bailer, were brim-full. We emptied 260 buckets in 40 minutes then mopped up the remainder with a sponge. A quick, approximate calculation suggests there were over 2,000 litres of water inside.

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A rough calculation of the number of buckets we bailed suggested we took on 2,000 litres of water

Other than the fact that Etap does indeed make unsinkable boats, I’m not sure what we learned. I was hoping to vaccinate myself to the shock of a boat flooding so that, should the nightmare ever strike, I’ll be clearer headed. As it turned out, the height of the drama was a slightly damp mobile phone.

Tech Specs -Etap 21 i (Hull no. 549)

LOA: 6.56m (21ft 6in)

LWL: 6.10m (20ft)

Beam: 2.49m (8ft 2in)

Draught: tandem keel: 0.7m (2ft 4in); fin keel: 1.3m (4ft 3in)

Displacement: tandem keel: 1,230kg (2,712lb); fin keel: 1,180kg (2,601lb)

Ballast: tandem keel: 350kg (771lb); fin keel: 300kg (661lb)

Sail area: 23.9m 2 (258sq ft)

RCD Category: B/C

Price: £30,000 (new, in 2007)

Website: www.etapyachting.com

BUILDING THE UNSINKABLE

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Spaces between inner and outer skins of hull and deck are packed with closed-cell polyurethane foam

Etap is the only builder of unsinkable yachts and is currently (2007) seeking a Lloyds certificate to that effect. Sadler Yachts used to have a claim to this title before it ceased production but, according to the only standard of unsinkability (that of the French Merchant Marine), unsinkability means that freeboard is reduced by less than 3% of LOA when flooded. Sadlers, though they wouldn’t actually sink, would flood close to deck level.

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‘Unsinkable’ means freeboard is reduced by less than 3 per cent of LOA when flooded

The secret lies in the construction. The whole Etap range, from 21-46ft, uses double-skinned hulls and decks. The spaces between the two skins, and several other pockets throughout the hull and deck, are packed with closed-cell polyurethane foam.

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This Etap 38i struck a reef and stuck fast while sailing in the Red Sea

Even if the hull is breached, only the foam damaged by the impact will absorb water. The rest of it, even when exposed to water rather than protected by GRP, has a maximum moisture absorption of 2% after 24 hours.

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She was hauled off the reef and remained afloat, though flooded, as she was towed to safety

The result is an unsinkable boat, but there are other benefits. The boat is much stiffer as a result. Also, the foam acts as excellent insulation. It’s warmer below in winter and cooler below in summer. You can leave bedding on an Etap all winter and it will be condensation-free when you return in spring.

Of course, the extra design, materials and labour that go into building an Etap make this a fairly expensive 21-footer but, it you want to, you can buy peace of mind.

DISASTER-PROOFING

Watertight bulkheads

All new ocean racing yachts are fitted with watertight bulkheads. These are sealed, internal bulkheads with a lockable, watertight hatch and as few cable ducts as possible placed as high as possible. To be effective, at least two are required, dividing the boat into roughly equal volumes so that, should one area flood, there is sufficient volume left unflooded to maintain buoyancy. It’s rare for cruising owners to request watertight bulkheads but the more expensive boatbuilders can fit them during build.

Flotation bags

This is a well-established, relatively inexpensive and very effective method of creating buoyancy. These durable bags are easy to store when deflated and can be inflated with carbon dioxide from a SCUBA tank and secured either to anchor points inside the hull or to slings beneath the hull using webbing strops attached to the bags. As GRP supports 25% of its own weight in seawater, you need enough bags to support at least 75% of the boat’s displacement.

PUMPING POWER

A good engine-driven bilge pump will shift about 40 gallons per minute under ideal conditions. The average hand-operated one will only pump half that quantity.

Bilge pump ratings in the manufacturers’ claims are usually for 60 pumps per minute against no resistance, and with no need to lift the water (to a particular height above sea level) before discharging it. A head of 7ft will halve the output.

Any length of piping will rapidly reduce the efficiency of the pump, as length of pipe plays an important role in generating the resistance against which the pump is working.

Just to depress you further, you cannot pump faster than the time it takes the pump to fill and empty. Otherwise the pump loses efficiency. The classic ‘frightened man with a two-gallon bucket’ will shift about 20 gallons a minute. That involves lifting and throwing 20lbs of water every six seconds.

GOING DOWN: FACTS AND FIGURES

The flow of water through a hole is directly proportional to the fourth power of the radius of the hole. A two-inch hole will let in four times as much water as a one-inch hole.

If the hole letting in the water is bigger than the smallest part of the bilge pump pipework, you will surely sink unless you can make the hole smaller.

At a depth of three feet, a hole just one inch in diameter is estimated to pass 34 gallons a minute. Over an hour, that amounts to 2,040 gallons.

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Are Sailboats Unsinkable? (What’s The Truth?)

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Anytime I see a boat that has sunk, I feel a bit of sadness inside. That boat was once filled with joy and now it sits at the bottom of the ocean. Just think at one point that boat was new and in perfect condition and now it is trashed. It’s a very sad sight indeed. When it comes to sailboats, there is a lot of concern about safety and sinking. If your sailboat was taking on water what would you do?

As a general rule consider all sailboats sinkable for safety reasons. There have been a few sailboats designed by Etap that are unsinkable but the majority of all sailboats can sink. Check with your boat’s manufacturer for more information on the build of your vessel.

When it comes to safety always be prepared when your boat is taking on water. Even if you think your boat can’t sink, be prepared if it does. Remember the Titanic?

This article will talk about sailboats and what to do if your boat starts to sink. I will also talk about my personal experience when my Catalina 22 took on a lot of water and almost sank. Let’s talk about that first.

My Experience With A Sinking Sailboat – True Story

I bought my first sailboat back in Idaho, read about it here , about 8 years ago. It was 22 feet and amazing. I didn’t have much experience with sailing or sailboats but I did have a few lessons about sailing before I purchased it.

I spent the early months of the year getting it ready for its slip on the lake in Idaho. Around April, I decided to put it into the water and start my summer sailing. This was a great day, at least at the beginning it was.

I had a couple of friends joining me as well to help celebrate this joyous occasion.

When you put your sailboat in the water there are quite a few things you need to check and one of those things is checking for leaks. I did not do this because I was young and stupid. I did not do enough research about sailboats and how to manage them and this set me up for panic.

We put the boat in the water and motored over to the docks. Everything was going great. Once we got to the docks, we noticed the outboard motor was not spitting out water. Unable to get a good internet connection to research this, we asked other sailors on the dock for help.

People around the sailing marina were extremely friendly and happy to help.

After looking at the engine they decided it was probably a problem down in the prop area that pulls water up into the engine. They suggested driving over to another marina and seeing if they could take a look at it. While we were troubleshooting this engine and from the moment we put the boat in the water, there was a major leak happening that we still had not realized.

I continued to check out the engine because I felt like the problem was something else, something that the previous owner told me about but I forgot. After looking at the hole where the water comes out for some time, I noticed something. There was no hole for the water to come out of. It had a small rubber plug stopping the water. I believe the previous owner put it in when the boat was in storage to keep bugs out. After removing this plug the motor ran great!

But that is when everything started to go into panic mode. After fixing the engine situation, I finally went below deck to organize everything and found the leak. In my Catalina 22, there is a step into the cabin that has a removable wood panel. This is where the battery box sits in the hull of the boat. When I took off that panel the water was already at the top of the opening.

PANIC! The boat was sinking or at least about to sink. I yelled at my friends to drive over to the ramp and get the trailer in the water, I was going to make a run for it in the boat. Thankfully the engine started right up and had decent speed. It was only about 100 yards to the boat ramp but I felt like the boat would go under any second.

Thankfully we were able to get it on the trailer before it went under.

Turns out, the bilge pump had become detached from the hose that dumps over the keel. The force of the water when putting the boat in must have forced it off. It could have been a quick fix if I had just checked when we first got it in the water. Live and learn or just better prepare next time.

I did eventually get the boat leak corrected and back to its slip before the sun went down, but it was a very long day in the end.

What would I have done if it did sink?

How Do You Salvage A Sunken Boat?

There are two ways to salvage a sunken boat, hire a professional or do it yourself. A professional will charge you based on the location and size of your boat, which could cost up to $5000 and beyond. If you do it yourself, you will have to rent or buy the necessary equipment to do it.

Anytime I see a boat that has sunk, I feel a bit of sadness inside. That boat was once filled with a bunch of people having a great time and now it sits at the bottom of the ocean. Just think at one point that boat was new and in perfect condition and now it is trashed. It’s a very sad sight indeed.

If your boat has sunk, time is of the essence. The longer the boat is fully submerged in water the more damage it will take. You need to get it afloat and back to shore as soon as possible.

The first thing you should do is call your insurance company. If you plan on hiring a salvage yard to retrieve your boat, maybe your insurance will help with the cost and be able to recommend a company in the area.

If you want to do it yourself, there is risk involved. The risks involved are safety and more damage to your boat. Since you are not a professional and have probably never retrieved a sunken boat, there is a good chance you could hurt yourself or break the boat even worse. Don’t do this unless you are confident you know what you are doing.

Follow the steps in the next section to retrieve your sunken vessel.

5 Steps To Retreive A Sunken Boat

These steps are a recommendation only and have no guarantee of any kind. Your boat and safety are your responsibility.

You will need a rope or chain to attach the recovery vessel to the sunken vessel. Attach these lines to the strongest parts of the boat to help avoid damage.

Next, you will need some type of flotation device to attach to the sunken boat. Make sure you have multiple floatations to attach to your vessel. Once they are attached you will need to fill them with air. See about bringing an air compressor to fill these underwater. Once they are filled, the boat will rise some.

If at all possible, see if you can do any sort of repairs to the leak/ hole in the boat. This will help new water from entering once it is afloat.

Once the boat is high enough in the water, add pump-out lines to the vessel to start pumping out water. The pumps should be strong enough to pump out enough water (before more gets in) to make the boat reach the surface.

When the boat has reached the surface and seems to be buoyant again, safely and very carefully tow it to shore.

These steps are general and a good starting point if you plan to do it yourself, but please consult an expert if possible.

In Conclusion

This article discussed sailboats and if they are unsinkable. As a general rule, treat all boats as sinkable. Even if the manufacturer says it is not. This will help keep things and people safe when sailing. If your boat does sink, they are a couple of ways to retrieve it, hire a professional or do it yourself. If you plan to do it yourself, please be careful! Cheers!

Boatlifehq owner and author/editor of this article.

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20 Best Small Sailboats for the Weekender

  • By Mark Pillsbury
  • Updated: August 4, 2021

In order to go cruising, most of us require a sailboat with a head, a galley, and bunks. The boat, likely a 30-footer and more often a 40-footer, will have electronics for navigation and entertainment, refrigeration if the trip is longer than a coastal hop, an engine for light wind, and, depending on our appetites for food and fun, perhaps a genset to power our toys and appliances.

To go sailing , however, all we really need is a hull, mast, rudder, and sail. To experience the pure joy of sheeting in and scooting off across a lake, bay, or even the open ocean, there’s nothing better than a small sailboat – we’re talking sailboats under 25 feet. You can literally reach out and touch the water as it flows past. You instantly feel every puff of breeze and sense every change in trim.

Some of the boats in this list are new designs, others are time-tested models from small sailboat manufacturers, but every one is easy to rig, simple to sail, and looks like a whole lot of fun either for a solo outing on a breezy afternoon or to keep family and friends entertained throughout your entire sailing season. This list is made up of all types of sailboats , and if you’re looking for a list of some of the best small sailboats for beginners, you’ll find exactly that here.

Any one of these popular boats could be labeled as a trailerable sailboat, daysailer, or even a weekender sailboat. And while most would be labeled as a one or two person sailboat, some could comfortably fit three or even four people.

Marblehead 22 Daysailer

Marblehead 22 Daysailer

If you have an eye for elegant lines and your heart goes pitter-patter over just the right amount of overhang beneath a counter transom, the Marblehead 22 daysailer, designed by Doug Zurn and built by Samoset Boatworks in Boothbay, Maine, will definitely raise your pulse. Traditional-looking above the waterline and modern beneath, the cold-molded hull sports a deep bulb keel and a Hall Spars carbon-fiber mast with a wishbone rig and square-top main. The 11-foot-9-inch cockpit can seat a crowd, and a small cuddy forward will let you stow your friends’ gear for the day. samosetboatworks.com

Catalina 22 Sport

Catalina 22 Sport

Many a harbor plays host to an active fleet of Catalina 22s, one of the most popular small sailboats over the years, given its basic amenities and retractable keel, which allows it to be easily trailered. Recently, the company introduced the Catalina 22 Sport, an updated design that can compete with the older 22s. The boat features a retractable lead keel; a cabin that can sleep four, with a forward hatch for ventilation; and a fractional rig with a mainsail and a roller-furling jib. Lifelines, a swim ladder, and an engine are options, as are cloth cushions; vinyl cushions are standard. The large cockpit will seat a crowd or let a mom-and-pop crew stretch out and enjoy their sail. It’s clear why the Catalina 22 is one of the best sailboats under 25 feet. catalinayachts.com

Hunter 22

With its large, open-transom cockpit and sloop rig, the Hunter 22 makes a comfortable daysailer for family and friends. But with its cuddy cabin, twin bunks, optional electrical system, opening screened ports, and portable toilet, a parent and child or a couple could comfortably slip away for an overnight or weekend. Add in the optional performance package, which includes an asymmetric spinnaker, a pole, and a mainsheet traveler, and you could be off to the races. The boat features a laminated fiberglass hull and deck, molded-in nonskid, and a hydraulic lifting centerboard. Mount a small outboard on the stern bracket, and you’re set to go. marlow-hunter.com

the Daysailer

Not sure whether you want to race, cruise or just go out for an afternoon sail? Since 1958, sailors have been having a ball aboard the Uffa Fox/George O’Day-designed Daysailer. Fox, who in the 1950s was on the cutting edge of planning-dinghy design, collaborated with Fall River, Massachusetts boatbuilder O’Day Corp. to build the 16-foot Daysailer, a boat that features a slippery hull and a small cuddy cabin that covers the boat roughly from the mast forward. Thousands of Daysailers were built by various builders, and they can be found used for quite affordable prices. There are active racing fleets around the US, and new Daysailers are still in production today, built by Cape Cod Ship Building. capecodshipbuilding.com

BayRaider from Swallow Boats

BayRaider from Swallow Boats

Easy to rig and trailer, the BayRaider from England’s Swallow Yachts is a relative newcomer to the small-boat market in the United States. Nearly all of its 19 feet 9 inches is open cockpit, though a spray hood can be added to keep the forward sections dry. The BayRaider is ketch-rigged with a gunter-style mainmast. The topmast and mizzen are both carbon-fiber, which is an option for the mainmast as well. The BayRaider can be sailed with a dry hull in lighter conditions or with 300 pounds of water ballast to increase its stability. With the centerboard and hinged rudder raised, the boat can maneuver in even the thinnest water.

$28,900, (904) 234-8779, swallowyachts.com

12 1/2 foot Beetle Cat

Big fun can come in small packages, especially if your vessel of choice happens to be the 12 ½-foot Beetle Cat. Designed by John Beetle and first built in 1921, the wooden shallow draft sailboat is still in production today in Wareham, Massachusetts at the Beetle Boat Shop. With a draft of just 2 feet, the boat is well-suited for shallow bays, but equally at home in open coastal waters. The single gaff-rigged sail provides plenty of power in light air and can be quickly reefed down to handle a blow. In a word, sailing a Beetle Cat is fun. beetlecat.com

West Wight Potter P 19

West Wight Potter P 19

With berths for four and a workable galley featuring a cooler, a sink, and a stove, West Wight Potter has packed a lot into its 19-foot-long P 19. First launched in 1971, this is a line of boats that’s attracted a true following among trailer-sailors. The P 19′s fully retractable keel means that you can pull up just about anywhere and go exploring. Closed-cell foam fore and aft makes the boat unsinkable, and thanks to its hard chine, the boat is reportedly quite stable under way. westwightpotter.com

NorseBoat 17.5

NorseBoat 17.5

Designed for rowing and sailing (a motor mount is optional), the Canadian-built NorseBoat 17.5—one of which was spotted by a CW editor making its way through the Northwest Passage with a two-man crew—features an open cockpit, a carbon-fiber mast, and a curved-gaff rig, with an optional furling headsail set on a sprit. The lapstrake hull is fiberglass; the interior is ply and epoxy. The boat comes standard with two rowing stations and one set of 9-foot oars. The boat is designed with positive flotation and offers good load-carrying capacity, which you could put to use if you added the available canvas work and camping tent. NorseBoats offers a smaller sibling, the 12.5, as well; both are available in kit form.

$19,000, (902) 659-2790, norseboat.com

Montgomery 17

Montgomery 17

Billed as a trailerable pocket cruiser, the Montgomery 17 is a stout-looking sloop designed by Lyle Hess and built out of fiberglass in Ontario, California, by Montgomery Boats. With a keel and centerboard, the boat draws just under 2 feet with the board up and can be easily beached when you’re gunkholing. In the cuddy cabin you’ll find sitting headroom, a pair of bunks, a portable toilet, optional shore and DC power, and an impressive amount of storage space. The deck-stepped mast can be easily raised using a four-part tackle. The builder reports taking his own boat on trips across the Golfo de California and on visits to California’s coastal islands. Montgomery makes 15-foot and 23-foot models, as well. If you’re in search of a small sailboat with a cabin, the Montgomery 17 has to be on your wish list.

CW Hood 32 Daysailer small sailboat

With long overhangs and shiny brightwork, the CW Hood 32 is on the larger end of the daysailer spectrum. Designers Chris Hood and Ben Stoddard made a conscious decision to forego a cabin and head in favor of an open cockpit big enough to bring 4 or 5 friends or family out for an afternoon on the water. The CW Hood 32 is sleek and graceful through the water and quick enough to do some racing, but keeps things simple with a self-tacking jib and controls that can be lead back to a single-handed skipper. A top-furling asymmetrical, electric sail drive and Torqeedo outboard are all optional. The CW Hood 32 makes for a great small family sailboat.  cwhoodyachts.com

Sun Cat from Com-Pac

Sun Cat from Com-Pac

Shallow U.S. East Coast bays and rock-strewn coasts have long been graced by cat boats, whose large, gaff-rigged mainsails proved simple and powerful both on the wind and, better yet, when reaching and running. The 17-foot-4-inch Sun Cat, built by Com-Pac Yachts, updates the classic wooden cat with its fiberglass hull and deck and the easy-to-step Mastender Rigging System, which incorporates a hinged tabernacle to make stepping the mast a one-person job. If you want a personal sailboat ideal for solo sailing, the Sun Can is a great choice. Belowdecks, the twin 6-foot-5-inch berths and many other features and amenities make this cat a willing weekender.

$19,800, (727) 443-4408, com-pacyachts.com

Catalina 16.5

Catalina 16.5

The Catalina 16.5 sits right in the middle of Catalina Yachts’ line of small sailboats, which range from the 12.5 to the 22 Capri and Sport, and it comes in both an easy-to-trailer centerboard model and a shoal-draft fixed-keel configuration. With the fiberglass board up, the 17-foot-2-inch boat draws just 5 inches of water; with the board down, the 4-foot-5-inch draft suggests good windward performance. Hull and deck are hand-laminated fiberglass. The roomy cockpit is self-bailing, and the bow harbors a good-sized storage area with a waterproof hatch. catalinayachts.com

Hobie 16

No roundup of best small sailboats (trailerable and fun too) would be complete without a mention of the venerable Hobie 16, which made its debut in Southern California way back in 1969. The company has introduced many other multihulls since, but more than 100,000 of the 16s have been launched, a remarkable figure. The Hobie’s asymmetric fiberglass-and-foam hulls eliminate the need for daggerboards, and with its kick-up rudders, the 16 can be sailed right up to the beach. Its large trampoline offers lots of space to move about or a good place to plant one’s feet when hanging off the double trapezes with a hull flying. The boat comes with a main and a jib; a spinnaker, douse kit, trailer, and beach dolly are optional features. hobiecat.com

Hunter 15

Novice sailors or old salts looking for simplicity could both enjoy sailing the Hunter 15. With a fiberglass hull and deck and foam flotation, the boat is sturdily built. The ample freeboard and wide beam provide stability under way, and the heavy-duty rubrail and kick-up rudder mean that you won’t have to worry when the dock looms or the going grows shallow. Both the 15 and its slightly larger 18-foot sibling come standard with roller-furling jibs.

$6,900/$9,500 (boat-show prices for the 15 and 18 includes trailers), (386) 462-3077, marlow-hunter.com

Super Snark

Super Snark

Under various owners, the Snark brand of sailboats, now built by Meyers Boat Co., has been around since the early 1970s. The Super Snark, at 11 feet, is a simple, easily car-topped daysailer that’s fit out with a lateen rig and sail. Billed as unsinkable, the five boats in the company’s line are built with E.P.S. foam, with the external hull and deck vacuum-formed to the core using an A.B.S. polymer. The Super Snark weighs in at 50 pounds, and with a payload capacity of 310 pounds, the boat can carry two.

$970, (800) 247-6275, meyersboat.com

Norseboat 21.5

Norseboat 21.5

Built in Canada, the NorseBoat 21.5 is a rugged looking craft that comes in a couple of configurations: one with an open cockpit and small doghouse, and another with a smaller cockpit and cabin that houses a double berth for two adults and optional quarter berths for the kids. Both carry NorseBoat’s distinctive looking carbon fiber gaff-rigged mast with main and jib (a sprit-set drifter is optional), and come with a ballasted stub keel and centerboard. Because of its lightweight design, the boat can be rowed and is easily trailered.

$36,000 (starting), 902-659-2790, norseboat.com

Flying Scot

Flying Scot

Talk about time-tested, the 19-foot Flying Scot has been in production since 1957 and remains a popular design today. Sloop rigged, with a conventional spinnaker for downwind work, the boat is an easily sailed family boat as well as a competitive racer, with over 130 racing fleets across the U.S. Its roomy cockpit can seat six to eight, though the boat is often sailed by a pair or solo. Hull and deck are a fiberglass and balsa core sandwich. With the centerboard up, the boat draws only eight inches. Though intended to be a daysailer, owners have rigged boom tents and berths for overnight trips, and one adventurous Scot sailor cruised his along inland waterways from Philadelphia to New Orleans.

RS Venture

Known primarily for its line of racing dinghys, RS Sailing also builds the 16-foot, 4-inch Venture, which it describes as a cruising and training dinghy. The Venture features a large, self-draining cockpit that will accommodate a family or pack of kids. A furling jib and mainsail with slab reefing come standard with the boat; a gennaker and trapeze kit are options, as is an outboard motor mount and transom swim ladder. The deck and hull are laid up in a fiberglass and Coremat sandwich. The Venture’s designed to be both a good performer under sail, but also stable, making it a good boat for those learning the sport.

$14,900, 203-259-7808, rssailing.com

Topaz Taz

Topper makes a range of mono- and multihull rotomolded boats, but the model that caught one editor’s eye at Strictly Sail Chicago was the Topaz Taz. At 9 feet, 8 inches LOA and weighing in at 88 pounds, the Taz is not going to take the whole crowd out for the day. But, with the optional mainsail and jib package (main alone is for a single child), the Taz can carry two or three kids or an adult and one child, and would make a fun escape pod when tied behind the big boat and towed to some scenic harbor. The hull features Topper’s Trilam construction, a plastic and foam sandwich that creates a boat that’s stiff, light, and durable, and shouldn’t mind being dragged up on the beach when it’s time for a break.

$2,900 (includes main and jib), 410-286-1960, topazsailboats.com

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WindRider WRTango

WRTango, a fast, sturdy, 10-foot trimaran that’s easy to sail, is the newest portable craft from WindRider International. It joins a line that includes the WR16 and WR17 trimarans. The Tango features forward-facing seating, foot-pedal steering, and a low center of gravity that mimics the sensation of sitting in a kayak. It weighs 125 pounds (including the outriggers and carbon-fiber mast), is extremely stable, and has single-sheet sail control. The six-inch draft and kick-up rudder make it great for beaching, while the hull and outriggers are made of rotomolded polyethylene, so it can withstand running into docks and being dragged over rocks.

$3,000, 612-338-2170, windrider.com

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sport keelboat sailboat

sport keelboat sailboat 5.70

Overall length : 5.7 m Width : 2.53 m Sail area : 17 m²

... want to once again find the same sensations on a small keelboat. Stark, simple and well manufactured, the Open 5.70 is unsinkable and cannot capsize. The easy to handle asymmetrical spinnaker drives the boat downwind ...

cruising sailboat

cruising sailboat 44

Overall length : 13.55 m Width : 4.5 m Draft : 1.4 m

... of the other models in the POGO range. Like all models in our POGO range, the POGO 44 is built in Vacuum Infusion (100%). Unsinkable foams make the boat "unbreakable", an invaluable safety for long crossings. The famous ...

cruising sailboat

cruising sailboat 30

Overall length : 9.1 m Width : 3.7 m Draft : 1.9 m

A truly versatile yacht for very fast offshore sailing and coastal sailing (lifting keel), ideal for a small crew or family. Length of 30 (9.14 m) and beam of 3.70 m. The Pogo30 is therefore more powerful than the Pogo8.50, with its ...

racing sailboat

racing sailboat 40 s4 v²

Overall length : 12.19 m Width : 4.42 m Draft : 3 m

Upwind sail surface - Surface totale au près : 115 Sqm Mainsail - 258 Sqm Architect - GUILLAUME VERDIER Design - Guillaume VERDIER – POGO STRUCTURES Development - POGO STRUCTURES Construction - POGO STRUCTURES

classic sailboat

classic sailboat Gazelle des îles 2022

Overall length : 3.9 m Width : 1.45 m Draft : 0.55 m

... natural areas, sail when there’s no wind, go forth in calm currents and pull of trick manoeuvres…. without the noise! Unsinkable , Self-righting, Self-bailing floor when moored Launch your boat on your own and sail ...

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fast cruising sailboat S7

Overall length : 6.75 m Width : 2.49 m Draft : 0.3, 1.7 m

... epoxy… ) All the best for your boat. CABINE COMFORT With the Sarch S7 the concept of comfort has been re-invented in sailboats of little length. Its generous inside volume leaves each visitor speechless. SAILING ...

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sport keelboat sailboat Open 5.70

Overall length : 5.7 m Width : 2.53 m

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sport keelboat sailboat ELF-620

Overall length : 6.2 m Width : 2.5 m Draft : 0.36, 1.5 m

21-ft Conceptual project ELF-620 ELF-620 designed as small budjet racer/cruiser for young yachtsmens and young family users. Despite of small cost it is very fast sail boat. Cfn be equipped up to ISAF OSR 208/9. Long cocpit (2,98 m) ...

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Overall length : 5 m

nexø first is and open deck yacht with a drive for sports. The shape of the hull, the ergonomics of the rigging and low weight guarantee planing with the use of standard set of sails. The possibility of setting the gennaker and the installation ...

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Overall length : 9.8 m Width : 3.6 m Draft : 1.6 m

The Django 9.80 is the ideal saiboat for all those who dream of taking a beak and getting away from it all, with their family, their friends or solo.

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Overall length : 3.4 m

... Detachable horizontal main and rudder foil Robust and unsinkable hull Fully retractable wand Ronstan fit-out The versatility of Skeeta is unmatched. The hull is simple, robust, unsinkable and ...

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Overall length : 6.9 m

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Overall length : 24'06"

... length sailboat , with modern interior and exterior lines. Designed as a trailerable daysailer that satisfies the needs of those who navigate with no elevation means. Explore new waters in comfort and style, on our ...

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catamaran IC36 INDEPENDENCE

Overall length : 11 m

... bowsprit. High-tech equipment that contributes to stunning performance. Lateral and fore-and-aft stability and IC36 is UNSINKABLE . High-end B&G electronics deliver precise data and weather information. Our top ...

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trimaran 25 EVOLUTION

Overall length : 7.7 m Width : 2.45 m Draft : 0.3, 1.2 m

... Construction : Infusion polyester Country : France Folding system : Pivotement sur l’arrière trailerable : Oui Unsinkable : Yes

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sport keelboat sailboat PROTON 2.4 MR

Overall length : 4.2 m Width : 0.85 m Draft : 1 m

... specially strengthened structure which guarantees full safety. The keelboat is uncapsizable thanks to keel filled with lead and unsinkable because she has the flotation tanks filled with foam material.

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ocean cruising sailboat ISMERIA 45

Overall length : 13.4 m Width : 4.52 m Draft : 3.1 m

The ISMERIA 45′ is an aluminium sailboat , with a comfortable and safe interior living space, made for blue water sailing. Centralize the maneuvers and propose an interior helm station benefiting from a privileged 360° ...

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After watching the tv program on Discovery I.D. called, Escaped ( Hurricane at Sea ) about Tami Ashcraft Oldham and Richard Sharp who attempted to sail from Tahaiti to San Diego in 1983 and got caught up in Hurrican Raymond a cat 4. My existing passion for sailboats exploded after seeing the program and reading her book ( Red sky in Mourning ). I wanna buy a sailboat in the future ( 2 years ) and am committed to an unsinkable. 1. Who makes unsinkables? 2. Must be between 25 and 35 ft. 3. Room and comfort are more important then performance. Thanks  

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/category/type/Etap http://www.tollesbury-marina.co.uk/etapfeatures/etap_features.htm --Tom.  

Wow, 100k for a 30 footer unsinkable, is unreal in modern day evolution, my opinion. Tami and Richard were sailing a 44 ft. Trident ( Hazana) built in late 70's or early 80's and was a million dollar vessel. I was expecting to pay 6, or 8 for an unsinkable. Apperciate the links!  

Tim R.

My father in law has an Etap 39 that he loves. I am not a big fan. Charter boat layout, very small cockpit with a low boom. Not a good coastal cruiser which is what he uses it for. Although it is supposed to be a fast boat he could not come close to keeping up with my Ericson 35. I blame that on the fact that he is an armchair sailor. He thinks he knows it all becuase he has read it. He has very little sailing experience. For a boat to be conisdered unsinkable(I think this is a CE standard), it has to be holed and then sailed at a certain speed. Just be aware that unsinkable does not mean fireproof. I read somewhere that more boat burn than sink.  

Ross

Water tight bulkheads and good damage control planning and methods will keep most boats afloat. Sailing with all of the hatches open, no damage control plan, and a thin single skin boat is a receipe for a quick sinking in the event of a storm or an impact that holes the hull. Boats can be make less likely to sink but being run down by a ship makes sinking a moot question.  

sailingdog

sailingdog said: Etaps and a few other monohulls are "unsinkable". So are most multihulls. If room and comfort are a priority, get a catamaran. It'll have more room and comfort than any of the unsinkable monohulls, which end up with fairly tiny interiors due to the space taken up by the foam used for flotation. Click to expand
Panic Free said: ... Can a multi-hull structure handle 200+ mph wind and 100+ft. waves, flip end over end ( Cartwheel ) for hours and laugh about it, like the Trident ( Hazana ) did? If people think I'm going overboard with this, tell that to this person http://www.tamiashcraft.com/ Click to expand
I wanna buy a sailboat in the future ( 2 years ) and am committed to an unsinkable. 1. Who makes unsinkables? 2. Must be between 25 and 35 ft. 3. Room and comfort are more important then performance. Click to expand
Panic Free said: I plan to sail from Louisiana to Florida, hurricane alley if you will. I believe in overkill and always expect the unexpected. Sailing out of hurricane season is not good enough for me. Can a multi-hull structure handle 200+ mph wind and 100+ft. waves, flip end over end ( Cartwheel ) for hours and laugh about it, like the Trident ( Hazana ) did? If people think I'm going overboard with this, tell that to this person http://www.tamiashcraft.com/ Click to expand

MrBee

In the questions and Answers section from her web site, Tami states that if it was any other boat it probably would not have made it, that's bull. I do think the boat had something to do with it but there are plenty of others that would have survived also. In one of the pictures it states that the Hull is full of water...Can't be or it would not be floating at the designed water line. I'm not discounting what she went through just that there is some stretching there. With conditions that bad, they should have Hove to or ran. But I aint nobody that should second guess their choice To say you want an unsinkable boat based on what happened to that boat is absurd, unless you intend to sail into a HURRACANE just for the fun of it. IF thats the case you should have a custom boat built just to meet your specs. Bee  

MrBee said: In the questions and Answers section from her web site, Tami states that if it was any other boat it probably would not have made it, that's bull. I do think the boat had something to do with it but there are plenty of others that would have survived also. In one of the pictures it states that the Hull is full of water...Can't be or it would not be floating at the designed water line. I'm not discounting what she went through just that there is some stretching there. With conditions that bad, they should have Hove to or ran. But I aint nobody that should second guess their choice To say you want an unsinkable boat based on what happened to that boat is absurd, unless you intend to sail into a HURRACANE just for the fun of it. IF thats the case you should have a custom boat built just to meet your specs. Bee Click to expand

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Panic Free said: ... Being I can't get a roomy, comfortable, unsinkable, in the year 2009, perhaps I need to wait longer. Click to expand
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Another well-respected unsinkable boat brand is Grady-White. The company uses a similar construction method to Boston Whaler, with foam-filled hulls that provide added stability and buoyancy in the water. Grady-White boats are known for their top-notch craftsmanship and attention to detail, as well as their high level of safety and reliability.

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Edgewater is a high-end boat brand that produces a range of unsinkable models, from small fishing boats to large center console yachts. The company’s “Single Piece Infusion” construction method involves injecting foam into a fiberglass mold, creating a completely sealed and foam-filled hull. This results in a boat that is both incredibly strong and unsinkable, providing peace of mind for boaters who prioritize safety above all else.

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Finally, Everglades is another reputable unsinkable boat brand that is known for its innovative designs and commitment to safety. The company’s “RAMCAP” construction method involves injecting foam into the voids between fiberglass layers, creating a completely sealed and unsinkable hull. Everglades boats are also known for their impressive handling and performance, making them a favorite among seasoned boaters.

When it comes to boating, safety should always be the top priority. Fortunately, there are a number of trusted and reliable unsinkable boat brands to choose from, each offering their own unique features and benefits. Whether you’re a casual angler or a serious boater, investing in an unsinkable boat is a smart and responsible choice that will help you enjoy the water with peace of mind.

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Automatic bilge pumps (2) (total 4,000 GPH) (15,142 LPH)

Basic flotation

Bow grab rails - low profile 316 grade stainless steel

Cockpit toe rails

Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious

Fire extinguisher holder

Nonskid fiberglass liner

Self-bailing cockpit w/high-volume scupper system

Stainless steel through-hull fittings

Yamaha Siren Marine Vessel Monitoring System

Cockpit & Deck

100% hand laid SeaV² hull & deck

Anchor windlass w/remote switches at helm & windlass

Batteries (10) w/battery select switches (5) & charger system (3)

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Casting platform

Cleats - flush mount (pull up)

Cockpit bolsters

Cockpit lights - blue LED

Cockpit side doors - port & starboard w/boarding ladder

Deck hardware - 316-grade stainless steel through-bolted

Dockside power w/galvanic isolator & 35' Glendinning retractable shore power cord

Drink holders - stainless steel (12)

Easy up bow shade (ivory mesh)

Electric reel outlets (2)

Electrical system management - CZone® AC & DC digital switching

Engine flush system - Reverso® electronic self-cycling

Factory engine pre-rigging

Fender cleats - Phender Pro™ quick-release

Fish box - 43-qt. (41 l) port bow insulated fish box w/ob drain

Fish box - 123-qt. (116 l) port bow insulated fish box w/ob drain

Fish box - 239-qt. (226 l) starboard bow insulated fish box w/ob drain

Fish box - 459-qt. (434 l) aft insulated refrigerator/freezer fish box w/lights, digitally controlled thermostat & ob drain

Forward bolsters

Fuel capacity - 616-gallon (2,332 l) (2 - 308 gal. tanks)

Generator - 12kW diesel, 30-gallon (114 l) fuel capacity

International lighting

Lighting - underwater blue LED (3)

Livewells - port & starboard aft transom 35-gallon (132 l) insulated raw water livewells w/lights, full column distribution inlets & ob drains (1500 GPH) (5678 LPH)

Rod holders - cockpit (6), bow (4)

Rod storage - 2 lockable rod pods, holds 2 rods each (4)

Rod storage racks - horizontal (6)

Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert

Seating - 60" foldaway aft bench seat w/cushion

Seating - port & starboard seating w/multi-position, forward & aft facing foldaway backrests (2)

Stabilizer - Seakeeper® 6 gyroscopic stabilization system

Stereo - Deluxe stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity & remote unit; speakers w/LED lights - bow (2), T-top (4); subwoofers - cockpit (2)

Stern eyes - 316 grade stainless steel

Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage

Tables - electromechanically adjustable fiberglass bow tables (2)

Trim control - ZipWake® auto-leveling dynamic trim system

Washdown - cockpit freshwater shower (recessed) - aft cockpit w/20' Glendinning retractable hose w/hot & cold mixer

Washdown - cockpit freshwater shower (recessed) - forward w/20' Glendinning retractable hose

Washdown - pressurized raw water

Water heater - 11-gallon (42 l) (includes hot water cockpit shower)

Water reservoir - raw water sea chest

Water tank - 80-gallon (303 l) freshwater

Sea Command Center

Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port

Accessory outlet - 12V

Accessory outlet - 110V duplex

Air conditioning - 16,000 BTU w/outlets at helm (4) & aft seats (3)

Cockpit galley starboard w/grill, stainless steel refrigerator & trash compartment

Cooler - 53-qt. (50 l) insulated box w/ob drain (under starboard aft seat)

Drink holders - stainless steel at helm (4) & aft seats (2)

Flush mount electronics area

Footrest - molded console footrest

Footrests - fold down (4)

Lean bar grab rails (4)

Phone charger (wireless) - helm mounted

Rigging station - port freshwater sink w/up-down swivel faucet & pull-out spray handle, tackle & bulk storage

Seating - aft facing deluxe cushioned seats (3) w/flip-up bolster center & electromechanical footrest/step

Seating - electrically adjustable deluxe contoured helm captain's chairs w/flip-up bolsters & fold-down armrests (4)

Seating - molded forward lounge seat w/arm rests & drink holders (4)

Steering - Helm Master® EX w/Full Maneuverability

Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel Edson Wheel w/knob

Storage - portside 3-drawer stainless steel units (2)

Storage - tackle storage under aft-facing center seat w/trays (6) & bulk storage drawers (2)

T-top - AV²® enclosure w/painted aluminum frame, electrically sliding sunroof w/screen & shade, storage net, LED spreader lights (3), tri-colored (red, blue, white) LED recessed lights (6), aft mounted rod holders (8), outrigger plates, SureShade® electrically retractable shade w/Sunbrella® canvas (oyster)

Windshield - wraparound glass integrated w/T-top w/electrically sliding port & starboard side vents

Windshield wiper w/washer - freshwater

Console Interior

Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port (2)

Accessory outlet - 110V duplex (2)

Air conditioning - 12,000 BTU w/outlets at console (3) & head (1)

Berth - forward convertible vee berth

Carbon monoxide monitor

Door - lockable sliding door w/separate screen door

Drink holders - stainless steel (4)

Forward hatch - low profile acrylic hatch w/retractable screen shade

Galley - portside galley w/Corian® countertop, stainless steel microwave drawer & stainless steel drawers (3)

Galley - starboard galley w/stainless steel sink, Corian® countertop & stove cooktop

Head - lockable enclosed ventilated head area w/lighting, sink, Corian® countertop, shower w/teak grate, mirror, storage cabinet, vertical rod storage (4) & VacuFlush® marine head w/freshwater supply, 20-gallon (76 l) holding tank, overboard discharge & deck pump out

Lighting - dimmable indirect lighting throughout

Refrigerator - stainless steel

Rod storage - retractable vertical storage rack under port countertop (4)

Rod storage - port & starboard forward berth sapele Integrated Rod Storage Slides™ (4)

Stereo - Deluxe stereo system w/waterproof touch screen display, AM/FM tuner, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth® connectivity & remote unit; speakers (2) & subwoofer

Storage - marine safe w/touchpad entry

Storage - port & starboard lighted glass shelves

Storage - port cedar-lined closet

Storage - starboard stainless steel drawers (3)

Storage - underberth compartments (3)

Teak wood sole

Windows - port & starboard tinted frameless glass windows w/blinds

Table - solid sapele dinette table w/teak & brushed aluminum inlays & electromechanically adjustable stainless steel base (seats 4)

TV - 32" LED flat screen w/HDMI inlet

CE certification package (European Conformity)

Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog, Ocean Mist, or Sea Glass gelcoat

International AC electrical conversion - 220V (50Hz)

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Outrigger kit - 22-ft. (6.7m) GEMLUX® carbon fiber outriggers w/polished stainless steel base

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T-top color - underside of T-top (requires matching gelcoat color option)

Canvas Options

T-top Clear2Sea™ side wings & helm enclosure (ivory)

Canyon 456 Performance Data

XTO Offshore® 450

Top Speed : 58.0 MPH @ 6000 RPM

Optimum Cruise : 30.1 MPH @ 3500 RPM

GPH at Optimum Cruise : 44.0

MPG at Optimum Cruise : 0.68

White engine color

CLASSIC WHITE

Engine Size

16 3/8 x 21 XTO OS

Weight as Tested

31650 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)

Bottom Paint

Optimum Cruise

30.1 MPH @ 3500 RPM

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F ollowing the incessant boat mishaps that have claimed lives around the Marina-Ikorodu route, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Tuesday evening donated a 60-seater boat to the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) for operations along the volatile Ikorodu route.

The boat with two outboard engines at 350 horsepower each, is equipped with a deck above and two toilets, one for males and the other for females.

When Nigerian Tribune correspondent got to the Addax jetty on Tuesday evening, the boat was filled to the brim by workers who normally close late from work and struggle to get ferry to Ikorodu from the Marina.

Checks by the Nigerian Tribune revealed that the boat was deployed on the Ikorodu route because it’s one of the strongest boats that can withstand any tide and current.

“This boat is a welfarist gesture from NIWA to the boat operators. It is not meant to compete with the boat operators, and that’s why it was handed over to ATBOWATON. Monies charged on the boat will be collected by ATBOWATON, not NIWA, and it will mainly be used for fueling. This boat will take fuel of N100,000 because of its two outboard engines.

“The boat was deployed to this Ikorodu route to stop the incessant accidents on the route. It will operate mostly in the evening when the tide and current are stronger because it can withstand any tide or current. It’s a very strong boat with a deck above to monitor the waterways from afar.

“The handing over of the boat has not been done officially, but we expect NIWA to do that anytime soon. However, due to the exigency of the issue at hand, the boat has been handed over to ATBOWATON, not yet officially, to use along the Ikorodu route so that the incessant accidents on that waterways route will stop.

“NIWA is concerned about incessant deaths along the Ikorodu waterways route, and this is why this boat was brought in to save lives. We the boat operators will be the ones operating the boat and maintaining it,” the Secretary of ATBOWATON who simply identified himself as Mr Ayo told the Nigerian Tribune at Addax jetty on Tuesday.

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