Nimble Arctic 26

[merlinuxo]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

I researched these a few years back when I thought I might buy one. The one downside IIRC, is the outboard well fills with water while motoring... true?

Cheechako and Lake-Effect: 6 months later and discovered the rudder mod is fantastic(!) as I can balance the boat, AND, the well does not fill when motoring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8tKpK0D0No

[tbodine88]

I just bought one. She's beautiful.


More notes to follow.

[tbodine88]

Originally Posted by FamilyVan

Has anybody had any experience with a Nimble Arctic 26?

We are a family of 3 ...
Any experience with this boat, or other Nimble designs would be appreciated.

I have just purchased a Nimble Artic.


She is roomy inside.


The mast weighs 120 lbs. So to lift it you'll need a winch mounted somewhere or more upper body strength than I have or some strong friends. I saw two Kodiaks which had a winch mounted just forward and below the wheel in side the Pilot house. I have seen others on the internet with a winch mounted behind the tabernacle and above the pilot house.



I have built a Gin Pole, works OK, I need to figure out how to keep the winch from jamming while dropping the mast.


I have only had her on the water once, but only on the motor. On a windy lake in Texas, she rode well, but there were hardly any swells.
I'll post more observations as I go along.

[tbodine88]

I took.my nimblle artic out today. Little or no wind so we motored. She has a port helm while motoring. Steering with the wheel take a lot of effort.