Small Sailboat, Unknown Manufacturer

[CallMeKristy]

After I posted this, I learned that this is called the Shellback Dingy, though I don't know who made the kit.
This boat was not as easy as it looks, and I struggled with it, but I was still new to boat building at the time. This was probably my third kit ever.

 

[Brewerpaul]

Cute, and well built. I learned to sail on a boat pretty similar to that.

 

[CallMeKristy]

Cute, and well built. I learned to sail on a boat pretty similar to that.

Thank you. I've always wanted to build a full sized version of this boat. I just love the lines.

 

[DocBlake]

What do you call that rig? I believe it’s called a “sprit rig”. The mast is set forward like a catboat, and the gaff-like “sprit” acts as a tensioner on the peak of the trapzoidal sail - like a jib fitted with a club foot.

 

[CallMeKristy]

What do you call that rig? I believe it’s called a “sprit rig”. The mast is set forward like a catboat, and the gaff-like “sprit” acts as a tensioner on the peak of the trapzoidal sail - like a jib fitted with a club foot.

I have no clue. Surely someone will have an answer.