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Hunter 28.5 sailboat. A pocket cruiser is a sailboat designed for recreational cruising and club racing, under 30 feet (9 m) in length. [1]Like the similar and usually smaller trailer sailer, they have design features such as light weight and short ballasted retractable shoal draft keels that allow them to be towed by passenger vehicles.
The two ships of the smaller design were named Stevenson (DD-503) and Stockton (DD-504), while the larger duo were named Thorn (DD-505) and Turner (DD-506). Even before the ships were approved on 15 November 1940, issues began to arise. Problems with seakeeping and poor armament forced several redesigns, steadily enlarging the ships.
Sage 17 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Jerry Montgomery as a daysailer and a pocket cruiser and first built in 2011. [2] [3] Production
Montgomery 17s are recognized as safe and seaworthy pocket cruisers with yearly coastal passages on both the Eastern and Western United States. Common locations are Washington State's San Juan Islands, Canada's Gulf Islands, California's Channel and Catalina Islands and the Florida Keys. [ 11 ]
The company was economically successful even during the Great Depression. East coast buyers were taking an interest in Stephens Bros'. new gasoline powered semi-stock cruisers that were smaller and more affordable than the previously built steam yachts. In 1933, Thod Stephens died unexpectedly, leaving full management of the company to Roy.
Montgomery 15. The Montgomery 15 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with simulated lapstrake construction molded in. It has a fractional sloop rig, a nearly plumb stem, a vertical transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed stub keel with a retractable centerboard.
For six years, Akron police officer Jay Strainer has patrolled the downtown corridor with the help of a tiny, two-seat Smart car that has come to be a staple of the area.
The Skipper 20 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim and simulated lapstrake construction. It has a fractional sloop rig, canoe hull with a raked stem, a rounded transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel.