Greetings
My first post and am looking for a small portable sailboat for a week man. Enjoying the fine craftsmanship from you all immensely. Love the idea of rowing out of my cove and setting sail. My lake is in the lakes region of NH and I’m looking to get back out on the lake. Our cove is secluded and has wind coming from several directions at once and lots of rocks. so being able to row is an added bonus. Also the added bonus of rowing back if the reefing isn’t enough to calm the boat. I’m wondering about being able to write the boat in a capsize situation with float bags under the seat if I do go over. Also haven’t found out much information on the sailing qualities of the boat. This will mainly be solo sailing with the occasional crew of my wife. She is tiny so not worried about extra room. Had to give up my force 5 several years ago And miss sailing so much. I’m happy put putting along just looking for stability. Also my shop is only 8x14 so that is a factor. I will be able to store it in a boathouse as a bonus.
So what do you all think? Feeling the pressure with the sale ending soon to make a decision.
Thanks J
Don’t be afraid to extend your build area with cheap canopies, tents, or carports. I built an 18’-10” Southwester Dory over the summer under a cheap carport that was only 10’x15’.
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Looks beautiful but I forgot to mention I was looking for a winter project. In addition my summer area is just to buggy for epoxy and varnish. The thought did come into play though.
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You should have enough room to build a Tenderly. Do you have heat in your build space?
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Yes I have electric heat which is working great on my cedar strip canoe
I really like the Tenderly. It is a very docile and forgiving boat. The first time I sailed it was at Okoumefest when I had a case of Bell’s Palsey. The left side of my face was completely paralyzed and numb and I had to wear an eyepatch. So I couldn’t see out of my left eye and I couldn’t feel the wind on the left side of my face. Yet the Tenderly was very easy to control, very stable and didn’t hit me with any surprises.
At 130 lbs design weight the hull is heavier than most of the rest of CLC’s small sailboats, but that adds to stability and keeps the boat from being skittish when you’re boarding it. I felt totally safe and under control, even with the effects of the temporary paralysis.
Just because it’s well-behaved doesn’t mean it’s boring, either. It’ll let you have just as much fun as you want while still behaving itself. You would have to work really hard to capsize it.
Here’s one of CLC’s best videos ever and the Tenderly is the star. It showcases how you can row it, run it relaxed or play hard, your choice.
Laszlo
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Thanks for the vote of confidence and report.
