Chrysler Man O'War
Description
The Chrysler Man O'War (also styled as Man-O-War) is a compact, trailerable day-sailing dinghy designed for beginners, families, and light recreational use on lakes or protected coastal waters. At 15 feet, it's a planning-hull sloop with a single loose-footed mainsail, emphasizing simplicity, ease of rigging, and forgiving handling. Built by Chrysler Marine in the 1960s and 1970s, it features a sleek, performance-oriented design similar to a scaled-up Laser but with a larger cockpit for 2-3 people. Production ended in 1980 amid Chrysler's financial restructuring, but the boat remains a popular, affordable used option for learning to sail or casual outings. It's lightweight and responsive but can be tippy in strong winds, making it ideal for novices while offering enough challenge for experienced sailors.
Construction Details
| Designer | R. M. Downie |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chrysler Marine |
| Length | 15.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 17.75 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 17.75 ft | 9 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 17.75 ft - (5410 mm) |
| Foot | * 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.45 ft - (5928 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 19.62 ft - (5980 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 0.1 in - (3 mm) |
| Area | * 83.096 ft² |
| Comments | Sleeve luff slides over mast. Loose footed. Sail furls round the mast so battens are vertical. |
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