Coot Dinghy
Description
The Coot is a charming, compact sailing dinghy designed by British naval architect Andrew Wolstenholme in the mid-2000s, drawing inspiration from traditional lapstrake workboats while incorporating modern glued-lapstrake plywood construction for accessibility. At just under 11 feet, it's a versatile tender for larger yachts or a standalone cruiser for solo adventures on rivers, lakes, estuaries, and sheltered coastal waters. With its high-peaked gaff rig and buoyant pram-style hull, the Coot offers stable, responsive performance that's forgiving for beginners yet rewarding for experienced sailors. It's not a racer but excels in gentle exploration, carrying one or two adults comfortably while remaining light enough (around 150 lb.) for easy trailering or car-topping.
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
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| Luff | 4.083 ft - (1244 mm) |
| Foot | 9.58 ft - (2920 mm) |
| Leech | 14.167 ft - (4318 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 85.03 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 10.083 ft - (3073 mm) |
| Head | 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Area | * 67.32 ft² |
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