Robin

Design #739  10'10" x 4'8" x 6 1/2" sloop rigged dinghy, 1963
The Robin is about the smallest dinghy that can carry a sloop rig.  In fact, she has two mast positions, so she can be sailed as either a sloop (sail area: 80 sq. ft.) or catboat.  She carries a spinnaker.  Originally the boats were built of mahogany plywood by the Evanson Boat Company of Riverside N.J., but were later made of fiberglass.

With a pop-up rudder, she can go in very shoal water. She has a foredeck, splash boards, and side decks, to keep out water and to allow comfortable hiking.

Photo courtesy of Clay Moore
 

 
 

 

 
 
 
Robin Restoration (molded plywood version)
"Before"
 
"Middle"
 
"Complete"
Congratualations and thanks to Scott Dempsey for his achievements and photos.
American Sail, Inc, builds a boat of similar size (Pennant) and might be able to supply parts.

Robins Wanted: 
Great Lakes area.  Please contact:  prof_rice"at"yahoo.com

Robins for Sale:
Robin #471 in original configuration, Ocean Pines MD, asking $800.
contact:: partridge31"at"mchsi.com

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