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Bosun

  • Designer

    Ian Proctor

  • Manufacturer

    Bossums

  • Design year

    1963

The Bosun is a 14 foot GRP sailing dinghy originally created for the Royal Navy by designer Ian Proctor and built by Bossoms Boatyard in 1963. The design specification was for a robust dinghy, able to handle open seas, capable of carrying a crew of 3 to 4 people and be fast enough for a competent helm to enjoy sailing, whilst stable enough for a beginner to learn on.

Build / Config

  • Vessel type

    Monohull

  • Keel config

    Centreboard

  • Construction

    GRP

Ratings / Handicaps

  • Portsmouth

    1198

  • Number of crew

    2 (typical)

Dimensions

  • Length (overall)

    4.27m

  • Beam

    1.68m

  • Draught

    1.37m

  • Displacement

    168.0 kg

Sails

  • Sail area (total)

    10 m2

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