User:DACKS4

THISTLE SAILBOAT

Thistle has a plumb bow, straight sheer, thin rails and no decking. A favorite since 1945, she carries a lot of sail for her size and can fly so fast she'll plane. At the same time, Thistle is stable enough to be beginner-friendly - which is why these boats are often found in the same family.

Specifcations:

LOA: 17' LWL: 17' Beam: 6' Draft: 6" - 4'6" Displacement: 515 lb Rig: Sloop Sail Area: 191' sq Hull: FRP or wood, round bilges, planing Keel: Centerboard, steel Spars: Aluminum,or wood Mast Height: 24' D-PN: 83.0

Somewhat popular racing dinghy. Racing crew of two or three. Over one hindred local racing fleets. Price range from $2000US used to $13000 new without sails.

'''Class website:

http://www.thistleclass.com