Boston Whaler Squall?

Gallivanters · 27-01-2007, 10:05

Does anyone have experience with (or know anything about) a sailing dink produced by Boston Whaler?

They call it a "Squall" and has swing keel & rudder.

A neighbor is asking $800 for their's and I'm seeking any info anyone may have... particularly how much they might weigh.

Thanx,

Kirk

Billv6 · 11-02-2007, 12:10

The Squall is a well made, nice rowing, 9-foot long dinghy with a sailing rig. They are a little tippy compared to some dinghys. If I remember correctly, they weigh about 125 pounds. Do a web search on the squall and you can find out the exact specifications.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Bill

soul searcher · 11-02-2007, 15:24

one just sold on yacht world with an asking price over two thousand dollers. might bee worth it to flip if its in good shape

**S/V Elusive** · 11-02-2007, 22:51

gosh .. I've owned two of them .. and still have the second. it is actually 9' 4" long ... originally lanteen rigged .. I changed mine to marconi (no jib). Does pretty well - I put in a long mast too. Loose footed main, but with boom. And yes.. it weighs about 125 or so.

holeinthewater · 13-02-2007, 15:02

I have just aquired a squall and it can be carried by two people easily. I am researching oars for the 9 foot squall and ideas on recommended length?

**S/V Elusive** · 13-02-2007, 17:51

yes ... it may be carried by two people .. easily ... on the dock or dry land.

It gets real interesting when trying to launch from the deck of your boat when at anchor. The good thing is, no matter how it hits the water, it will float

I will try and remember to measure the oars that I have (that work very well). I seem to recall that they are right about 5 foot ... maybe a bit more. Get wood. I would also suggest installing a couple of mid-ship cleats (inside, not on top).

Did you get the mast, tiller/rudder, boom, and sail? Lanteen rigged?

holeinthewater · 14-02-2007, 10:45

Yes, we have the all of the sailing parts as well as a 2 hp outboard, but no oars. We are hoping to teach our grandchildren how to use a boat starting with rowing. Another question comes to mind and that has to do with the oarlocks. The locks that came with the squall are the horn shaped type and I am concerned that we may loose an oar or two with our students. Are there ways to attach them better? I have more questions than answers always.

Tim

**S/V Elusive** · 14-02-2007, 11:15

My suggestion is to use wooden oars with attached oarlocks. They float and cannot be lost.

Gallivanters · 14-02-2007, 16:12

by doing a web search on the Squall by Boston Whaler.

Oars as supplied by BW were 6 ft.

Happy Sailing... er... Rowing!

Kirk

27-01-2007, 10:05	#1
Gallivanters Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: presently St Thomas Boat: Hylas 49 - GALLIVANTER Posts: 173	Boston Whaler Squall? Does anyone have experience with (or know anything about) a sailing dink produced by Boston Whaler? They call it a "Squall" and has swing keel & rudder. A neighbor is asking $800 for their's and I'm seeking any info anyone may have... particularly how much they might weigh. Thanx, Kirk

11-02-2007, 12:10	#2
Billv6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1	Squall The Squall is a well made, nice rowing, 9-foot long dinghy with a sailing rig. They are a little tippy compared to some dinghys. If I remember correctly, they weigh about 125 pounds. Do a web search on the squall and you can find out the exact specifications. Let me know if you have any other questions. Bill

11-02-2007, 15:24	#3
soul searcher Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: F W B FL Boat: caliber 40lrc Soul Searcher Posts: 73 Images: 24	one just sold on yacht world with an asking price over two thousand dollers. might bee worth it to flip if its in good shape __________________ S\V Soul Sercher Caliber 40LRC

11-02-2007, 22:51	#4
S/V Elusive Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura Harbor, CA Boat: Endeavour, Ketch, 43 ft., Elusive Posts: 2,247	gosh .. I've owned two of them .. and still have the second. it is actually 9' 4" long ... originally lanteen rigged .. I changed mine to marconi (no jib). Does pretty well - I put in a long mast too. Loose footed main, but with boom. And yes.. it weighs about 125 or so. __________________ "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward Thomas

13-02-2007, 17:51	#6
S/V Elusive Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura Harbor, CA Boat: Endeavour, Ketch, 43 ft., Elusive Posts: 2,247	yes ... it may be carried by two people .. easily ... on the dock or dry land. It gets real interesting when trying to launch from the deck of your boat when at anchor. The good thing is, no matter how it hits the water, it will float I will try and remember to measure the oars that I have (that work very well). I seem to recall that they are right about 5 foot ... maybe a bit more. Get wood. I would also suggest installing a couple of mid-ship cleats (inside, not on top). Did you get the mast, tiller/rudder, boom, and sail? Lanteen rigged? __________________ "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward Thomas

13-02-2007, 15:02	#5
holeinthewater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2	I have just aquired a squall and it can be carried by two people easily. I am researching oars for the 9 foot squall and ideas on recommended length?

14-02-2007, 10:45	#7
holeinthewater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2	Yes, we have the all of the sailing parts as well as a 2 hp outboard, but no oars. We are hoping to teach our grandchildren how to use a boat starting with rowing. Another question comes to mind and that has to do with the oarlocks. The locks that came with the squall are the horn shaped type and I am concerned that we may loose an oar or two with our students. Are there ways to attach them better? I have more questions than answers always. Tim

14-02-2007, 11:15	#8
S/V Elusive Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura Harbor, CA Boat: Endeavour, Ketch, 43 ft., Elusive Posts: 2,247	My suggestion is to use wooden oars with attached oarlocks. They float and cannot be lost. __________________ "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward Thomas

14-02-2007, 16:12	#9
Gallivanters Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: presently St Thomas Boat: Hylas 49 - GALLIVANTER Posts: 173	I found a pile of information by doing a web search on the Squall by Boston Whaler. Oars as supplied by BW were 6 ft. Happy Sailing... er... Rowing! Kirk

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