Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate for another sail this past weekend. We actually had six aboard here. It’s going to be interesting to see if it feels any different sailing solo. One nice thing about the junk is how quick and easy it is to reef. Surprisingly easy and uncomplicated to rig, too! Here is a walkthrough of the boat by the previous owner if you’re curious: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paaQc5iaqd6Ki5Isi=UqFZnwqZvT2FdRRc

I’ve been in a better mood ever since!

Yes, but did I mention the tide ripping through the inlet? 😆

@@seanmccambridge ah...stretches out the track a bit!

The designer, Jim Michalak, said, “I designed it to be the best sail/row boat I could put in the back of my short bed pick up truck. But I found it to be a good cartopper, too. It has capacity and abilities I had previously thought impossible in a 90 pound cartopper.” www.jimsboats.com/15nov21.htm

They’re great little boats. Don’t expect to go 30° off the wind. But a properly tuned lug rig will go along nicely on most points of sail.

Hm… I’m willing to drive when I see a deal on a boat I’m interested in. And I don’t have an HOA! 😅

Thanks! It's a great little boat.

I really, really depends on conditions. I think one adult, one toddler would be a lot like sailing solo. I've heard you can take two adults, but I've never seen it and wouldn't myself. Sounds like you need to build two boats, lol. And honestly building two wouldn't be much more effort than one if you have the space.

dang. I will tell you what I'm really interested in doing. I want a landing craft for my Bolger Idaho. I would really like something like a little sailing pram, that could accommodate 2 adults, that would fit on my Bolger Idaho's roof. All of the small light ones say that two adults under sail is tight. It would just be awesome to pull up on a mooring ball for the night and go cruise around together by sail... @@seanmccambridge

It's really a one man boat; also one thing you learn about being a boatbuilder and sailor is that it's hard to get people to come along. They don't want to be "trapped" on a boat and also in this world of low-brow instant gratification it's too slow, not fast or exciting enough like a stinky, loud, CO2 emitting powerboat.

This boat is shockingly capable. I've had it out with about 500 lbs load and it sails and rows just fine.

@@HerveMendell It's definitely a one or two man boat. I've been out with a full-sized adult and we didn't feel cramped at all. It is even easier to sail with the low "live" ballast.

My other boat, a Michalak Piccup Pram is basically an Opti for adults. This boat, the duck punt, has an Opti sailing rig. But that’s where the similarities end. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4Wzd2mkZbt9nqs

@@seanmccambridgeThe Piccup Pram isnt riven by an optimist sail, but in the Piccup Pram you can mess around with boats like a child does in an Optimist; you are right about that! Besides that, I am looking at that design for some for a while. It is time to buy those plans for it and build one . . . thanks for the video!

@@piergaay I think you’ll find the boats take their character and capabilities from their hull shape rather than their sail. The duck punt can sail in 6” of water and go where other boats can’t because it has no centerboard or keel. It gets scary in any chop and especially boat wakes. The Piccup Pram on the other hand is much more capable and has sailed e.g. the Texas 200 in 35+ kts and open water while providing ample room b/c of its leeboard. Both are great little boats for their niche.

Just saw your comment. I can try to make a video about rigging my Piccup. It might not be exactly how Jim had it specified. But it's a combination of working with what the builder made and what I've learned about lug rigs, mostly from Michael Storer.

Depending on your beam, you should be good above half tide. I've seen small jon boats head in and out of here.

There are many. It depends on the other variables you're looking for. What ratio of row:sail? How many people? What kind of waters (protected/open/ocean)? Are you camping or just daysailing? Etc. If you're on Facebook, I'd recommend the Duckworks group and the Wooden Boat Forum group. Lots of opinions there, many of them good ones. A few boats top of mind: I own a Jim Michalak designed Piccup Pram. It's small at 11'. But it's a big, stout 11'-er that can sail in some pretty dangerous conditions. It rows okay, but I only row when the wind dies or when I need to manuever somewhere I can't sail. Bonus: it slides into the back of my pickup truck! Great little boat for one or two people. But it's not intended to go that fast (maybe 4 kts most of the time). It is very chill and relaxing. Another boat is Michael Storer's Goat Island Skiff. This, however, is bigger at 16', faster and much more exciting to sail. Much greater risk of capsizing. But also much greater chance of getting up on a plane and going really fast. Also rows okay, faster rower than the pram but also more effort. If you're looking for a Bolger boat -- there are so many -- I don't really know which ones are good row/sail combos. Also check out John Welsfords boats and Ross Lillistone's. Not meaning to forget any great designers here, but for homebuilt plywood boats, these are top of mind for me. Good luck!

It really is a great boat. Simplicity makes everything better. I think you’re right about the super wide shots. I’m still learning the best way to edit these videos.

Awesome boat. That looks like fun. I’m going to price those cameras tomorrow. 👍 Algo is learning to recommend your videos to wind me down at night. 🔥⛴️😴

I have another one of the Commodore's great boats, his Presto 36.

Where is this boat located? Any chance to see it?

@@nelmsgraham3384any chance to see your presto? I am in Topsail, NC

Google “cross handed rowing” 😉. Lots of fun. Great fishing too!