The £1 (and a lot of work) Folkboat
I reckon he did rather well, even if there was a lot of work involved. It’s a fine looking boat today…
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‘Did you sail that thing here?’ – Leo Goolden solos the Atlantic in a Folkboat
The things people do with a Folkboat. I remember dreaming of buying one and sailing off when I was just 16. I wouldn’t have had the slightest idea what to do with it, but the thought was so appealing… ‘Did you sail that thing here?’ – solo across the Atlantic in a Folkboat
So why is the Folkboat such a popular type? Classic Boat examines the question
Why the Folkboat is the most popular cabin yacht of all time: a design analysis Well, the Folkboat has Classic Boat’s Theo Rye convinced: ‘The freeboard looks perilously low, especially on the Nordic version, but the boat is remarkably dry even when pushed hard. The flare in the sections means the waterline beam when … Continue reading “So why is the Folkboat such a popular type? Classic Boat examines the question”