Category Archives: Nesting Dinghy

The Spear Non-Nesting PT11 explained

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

  THE SPEAR is identical in hull shape to the PT 11, but the interior geometry and construction are quite different and deserve explanation.  The PT 11 has a full width foredeck so that water drains into the aft compartment, … Continue reading →

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PT11 Watertight hatches

Posted on February 7, 2013 by admin

We have developed a simple and effective hatch that is water tight and flush with the deck. Russell has used similar systems for custom hatches on different kinds of boats. The PT 11 foredeck hatch kit is offered as an … Continue reading →

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A PT 11 Blog from Canada

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

One of our recent additions to the PT 11 family is in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. He and his wife have their own blog. I recommend checking it out!  http://islandarborworks.blogspot.ca/

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PT11 january 2013 video

Posted on January 18, 2013 by admin

Just want to share our latest video.. Cheers everyone! PT11_short_clips2013  

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PT11 Foils Dimensions

Posted on January 2, 2013 by admin

Several people have asked for the dimensions of the rudder and daggerboard that we offer. We currently have a special on some ‘seconds’.  

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PT11 rig

Posted on December 18, 2012 by admin

We took the sailing option very seriously for the PT 11 and it’s a good thing we did. Most of the PT 11 builders have chosen our rig and foils.  The sailing performance of this boat is not only measured … Continue reading →

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SLIGHTLY IMPERFECT PT 11 FOILS FOR SALE

Posted on October 25, 2012 by admin

We recently had a rather large run of foils (dagger-boards and rudders) machined that are not quite up to our standards. They are very slightly less accurate than our our usual nearly perfect foils and on the dagger-boards there is … Continue reading →

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Towing the PT11 and new hatches to come.

Posted on October 23, 2012 by admin

A new video has been posted showing the PT Eleven nesting dinghy being towed at 9 and 15 knots. Check it out here: Towing the PT 11 Also, as a heads up, we have yet to update our PT 11 … Continue reading →

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The first NON-nesting PT Eleven has launched!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by admin

A good friend of ours decided to be a beta builder for a Non-nesting version of the PT Eleven. He wanted a fun sailing dinghy for his grandson. Yesterday, word got out that he was launching the boat that he … Continue reading →

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Foils case

Posted on August 5, 2012 by admin

We have developed a case to carry and protect your stored dagger board and rudder for the PT11. We are using a fabric called “Evolution”(tm) or “Block-out”, designed for classic car covers. It is water repellant and breathable so you … Continue reading →

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