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AMF ALCORT Puffer

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The Puffer is a 13 ft. fractional sloop with very low freeboard. I'd like responses from sailors with experience sailing one. I'm sure they can ship water easily if not sailed flat. If they swamp do you bail first and then climb aboard? -CH PUFFER (AMF) sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com  

I am pleased to find another owner, I sailed one as a kid in lake MI about 20 years ago and now sail one on a small inland lake I was lucky enough to find floating in the water when we bought the house. Parts and other owners are hard to find. Never swamped one, but I find it sails well in light to moderate winds, not enough in the water for higher winds just gets blown direction of the Wind Tom  

Hello, I just bought a Puffer and she needs some parts. I need a cockpit drain plug and a rigging guide, or owners manual. Anybody know where i can get these items. Don  

Did you ever find a drain plug for your puffer,where and can you tell me the dimension. I've tried West Marine catalog and I can't get the right thickness to stay in tightly. Thanks, Sarah  

Chas H said: The Puffer is a 13 ft. fractional sloop with very low freeboard. I'd like responses from sailors with experience sailing one. I'm sure they can ship water easily if not sailed flat. If they swamp do you bail first and then climb aboard? -CH PUFFER (AMF) sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com Click to expand...

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PUFFER (AMF) Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of PUFFER (AMF). Built by Alcort (USA) and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1972. It has a hull type of Dbrd. Dinghy and LOA is 3.81. Its sail area/displacement ratio 48.89. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

PUFFER (AMF) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about PUFFER (AMF) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, contributions, who builds puffer (amf).

PUFFER (AMF) is built by Alcort (USA).

When was PUFFER (AMF) first built?

PUFFER (AMF) was first built in 1972.

How long is PUFFER (AMF)?

PUFFER (AMF) is 3.51 m in length.

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12' AMF Alcort 1981 - Puffer Sailboat - YS230140  

General description.

The 12' AMF Alcort Puffer from 1981 is a classic sailboat known for its simplicity and versatility. With a length of 12 feet, it's compact yet offers a stable and enjoyable sailing experience. The boat typically features easy maneuvering, and a roomy cockpit that can comfortably accommodate a small crew. Built by AMF Alcort, this Puffer model is recognized for its durability and is often favored by both beginners and experienced sailors looking for a fun and uncomplicated sailing adventure.

Actual Condition

This is an AMF Puffer and trailer combo, offered by CSI on behalf of our client. Both the boat and trailer have been safely stored for a while, waiting for the right captain to set sail. Originally destined for the Taunton Great River in southeastern Massachusetts, this Puffer comes with a history of dreams set afloat. Life got in the way for our client, and now this charming dinghy is ready for a new home. Complete with all the gear you see in the pictures, it's an ideal vessel for beginners or seasoned sailors looking for a splash of excitement. Don't miss out on the chance to make waves with this neat little gem. The boat and trailer are offered for sale exclusively on a Bill of Sale, as the original documentation is unavailable.

A trailer is included in this sale.

Brand: Karavan | Type: Bunk Trailer Material: Galvanized

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Trailers are available through our Mendon, MA office.

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No statement of condition can be made regarding motors, engines or machinery, whatsoever. A photo may appear of the engine compartment and machinery, but it is entirely the buyers responsibility to inspect and determine their actual condition.

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• Make: AMF Alcort
• Model: Puffer Sailboat
• Model Type: Daggerboard Dinghy
• Length: 12'
• Beam: 4' 10"
• Draft: 2' 10"
• LOA: 12' 3"
• Engine(s): None
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Location: Mendon, MA
• Stock #: YS230140
• Notes Brokerage

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• Broker: Eric Souza
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (508) 478-0200
• Fax: (508) 473-2021

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AMF Puffer Parts

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I need a cover, centerboard and a tiller for my AMF Puffer. Where can I find them? Does the Sunfish centerboard work for a Puffer?  

[email protected] said: I need a cover, centerboard and a tiller for my AMF Puffer. Where can I find them? Does the Sunfish centerboard work for a Puffer? Click to expand

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Force 5 is a 13 ′ 10 ″ / 4.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Fred Scott, Jack Evans and built by Alcort, Weeks Yacht Yard, and AMF Corp. starting in 1972.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

The FORCE 5 was designed in 1972 by Fred Scott and Jack Evans of AMF Alcort. By 1974 it was their second best selling boat. Over 12,000 boats were built up until 1989 when AMF Alcort changed hands several times in a short period of time. In 1993, Weeks Yacht Yard became the new builders of the FORCE 5.

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