Very Rare 1959 Grumman Dinghy also known as the “Grumman Dink” 

GRUMMAN ENGINEERING AIRCRAFT CORP

Marathon, New York 

Grumman Corp./ Pearson Yachts

8½ Foot Aluminum Rowboat Sailboat Dinghy

Designed by Philip Rhodes



SPECIFICATIONS

Hull Type:  Dbrd. Dinghy                   Rig Type:   Sprit / Lug

Overall Length:  8.52 ft. (2.60m)      Beam Width:  4.16 ft (1.27m)

Listed SA:  50 ft2  (4.64 m2)              Transom Width:  3.16 ft (0.96 m)

Bow Depth:  1.58 ft (0.48 m)               Transom Depth: 1.25 ft (0.38 m)

Draft (max.): 1.80 ft (0.55m)            Draft (min.): 0.20 ft /4.64 m2)

Disp.:  8 lbs. (4 kgs.)                          Construction:  Aluminum

SA/Disp.:  199.72 Serial Number:  17-M-DS

Model Year: 1959 (1st built and ONLY year Manufactured--Very Rare!)           

Builder:  Grumman Corp / Pearson Yachts (USA)

Designer:  Philip Rhodes

Model AKA:  “Grumman Dink”

  

DETAILS

    This Grumman Rowboat/ Sailboat Dinghy is in Excellent overall condition:

·      Features a 2-Piece Finished Wood Floor (1 piece has a small 3-inch crack)…boards have a nice finish, and fit

·      Centerboard / Dagger Board and Rudder are constructed of solid 3/16-inch Thick Aluminum

·      8-½ foot Boom and both Masts/ Mast Poles (each 8-foot length) are in very good condition—straight without any twists or bends 

·      Designed with 2 Rowing Stations with All four Oarlock Sockets and Brass Oar Horns and includes one set of Oars

·      Weighs approximately 85 lbs.

·      The Sail included is a New Replacement manufactured by Boston Sails®

·      Only minor wear (dents, and scratches) as expected from low use

·      No Cracks

·      Designed with a Fixed Keel which is in very good condition

·      Rub Rail is also in excellent condition—Rubber-vinyl is not weather-checked, no cracking, no splits, or other deterioration noted

·      The small Transom Board Motor Plate is missing and should be replaced

·      Will accept up to an 3 horsepower short shaft outboard motor (motor not included)


PLEASE NOTE:  We are not “Sailboat” people, and have set this up the best we could figure out how it assembles!  We apologize if we did not do so correctly! 

 

TERMS OF SALE

Cash upon local pickup within 3 weeks unless other arrangements are reached with seller PRIOR to purchase.  

OR

Another Option:  Buyer to Pay for item immediately, then arrange for Freight Shipping or U-ship Pickup at seller’s residential location

 

 

If you have any questions about this item, prior to purchasing, please Contact us:

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 (616) 682-1560

  

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