MACKINAW BOAT – MAC

Comments: This is an historically accurate 18’ version of the well-known, reputed Mackinaw boat, a sailing and rowing shallop type that was popular on Lakes Michigan and Superior in the late 1800’s. Being long-keeled, she won’t tack very quickly, but with the right breeze, she’ll pro- vide a good turn of speed. This roomy, shoal-draft boat will give a good account of herself in a broad range of wind and sea conditions, and with a variety of loads.

Length: 18’ 8”
Beam: 6’
Draft: 1’6” board up, 2’ 1” board down
Designer: Nelson Zimmer Builder: Doug Hylan Sail area: 242 sq. ft.
Displacement: approx. 3,000 lbs.
Construction: carvel planked – cedar on oak ribs
Usual location: Mooring