Bosun (dinghy)

Bosun

Boat
Crew	2–4
Draft	1.37 m (4 ft 6 in)
Hull
Hull weight	168 kg (370 lb)
LOA	4.27 m (14.0 ft)
Beam	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Sails
Upwind sail area	10.27 m^2 (110.5 sq ft)
Racing
RYA PN	1198[1]

The Bosun is a 14-foot GRP sailing dinghy originally created for the Royal Navy by designer Ian Proctor and built by Bossoms Boatyard in 1963. The design specification was for a robust dinghy, able to handle open seas, capable of carrying a crew of 3 to 4 people and be fast enough for a competent helm to enjoy sailing, whilst stable enough for a beginner to learn on.

The sailmark is a boatswain's call.

References

1. "RYA Portsmouth Yardstick List 2010" (PDF). Royal Yachting Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2012.