| | | his is the marine boat often called the most beautiful boat in the world and it handles as nicely as it looks. Two full size rowing stations enable tandem rowing or a choice of the best rowing position depending on the load aboard. It can easily be rowed by one and can even be rowed facing forward while sitting in the rear position using the forward oarlocks. The Whitehall Spirit 14 easily carries four adults safely and can handle rough water. The classic full length keel keeps the boat tracking straight while under way, very useful for distance rowing in choppy water. When the Whitehall design reigned supreme in the days before the gasoline engine for boats it was affectionately called the 'bicycle of the sea'. | | |