WHITEHALL SPIRIT
T 14' ‘
The most beautiful boat for boat in the world’
Classic lines and excellent performance under
oars, sculls or
sails make this our most sought aftermodel particularly as a single slide seat rowing boat and often as a sailing model. The lapstrake
style hull planking is exquisitely molded and simply gazing at it is a delightful pleasure. Up close
the teak woodwork represents fine craftsmanship and finish rarely seen in this day and age.
The Sailing models are fitted
with a modern adaptation of
the Standing Lug, a type of rig
commonly found on craft of this
size before the 1900’s
The “salty looking” standing lug sailrig is the preferred rig for a
small powerboat
for a variety of reasons.The large sail area possible on a lowmast reduces the heeling moment of
the boat (tendency to tip) without
sacrificing performance. This rig is fast
and easy to set up. Unlike a “dipping
lug” it can be tacked without lowering
the yard and shifting it from one side of
the mast to the other. The free standing
mast requires no stays or wires and
simply
lifts for boats out of its socket to stow
within the boat. The sail can be
dropped or reefed (made smaller) while
underway. Reefing gear is available as
an option on this model. 12