anyone have advice about this boat? how does it sail? transport?
Let me try to address your questions, as I am somewhat familiar with the Passagemaker Dinghy.
The boat is a great design; it is a versatile hull, with the largest cargo capacity in the CLC fleet (for now), is easily built by novices, and is a fun boat to sail, row, or motor. From tender to rowed fishing platform to daysailer, the Passagemaker can do it all. The standard gunter sloop rig is eye-pleasing as well as efficient. It is forgiving for new sailors, and powerful enough to satisfy experienced salts. It is said in certain conditions, a Passagemaker can outsail a Skerry. As for transport, there are again many options. At 12 feet and about 100 lbs, a standard Passagemaker can be easily cartopped on a minivan or medium sized SUV. Other owners transport their Passagemakers on small boat trailers that can be towed by even a compact car. The take-apart version can be transported in the bed of a pickup truck.
In short, if you are looking for a good, all-around small boat, you can't go wrong with a Passagemaker!
