Crew 2–4 Hull weight 168 kg (370 lb) Beam 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Draft 1.37 m (4 ft 6 in) LOA 4.27 m (14.0 ft) Upwind Sail Area 10.27 m (110.5 sq ft) | |
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.
The sailmark is a boatswain's call.
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