Tadpole (dinghy)

Tadpole (dinghy)

The Tadpole is a small dinghy with an approximate length of convert|6|ft|m|0 and an approximate beam of 3 1/2 feet. Its gaff rig has convert|30|sqft|m2|0 of sail area.

References

cite book | last = Wilcox | first = Butch | last2 = Wilcox | first2 = Rita | title = Dinghies and Daysailers | publisher = Barca De Vela Publishing | date = 1987 | location = Phoenix, Arizona | pages = 349 pages | isbn = 0944236391

External links

* http://www.ivers.demon.co.uk/merryman.htm
* http://www.heylandmarine.com/smallboats/tadpole.htm


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