Off Center Harbor's Remarks
This one sold in less than a day after it hit Dream Boat Harbor, but if you want a fully finished OONAGH/ARRIBA complete with the sailing rig, contact OCH to inquire. Oonagh tenders are sturdy, handsome, commodious, and fun to row and sail. A terrific choice for home-shop builders and island hoppers alike.
Description from Boat's Main Listing
This ARRIBA/OONAGH was built by talented boatbuilder Dick Pendergast (with one of the CNC-cut kits that are now available from Off Center Harbor).
The boat includes a new pair of Shaw & Tenney oars, as well as a new trailer so it can be hitched up, driven home, put in the water and rowed on day one. She’s built with the center board, mast step, etc. so a sail and rig can be added for sailing. The sail and rig are not made yet, so not included. A couple options exist for purchasing the rig as well. Just ask Dick Pendergast or Off Center Harbor for the options.
About the Design:
Rather than settle for an inflatable RIB that can hardly be rowed and cannot be sailed, Doug Hylan (one of today’s top small boat designers) has created OONAGH (pronounced “oo’-nah”) as a legitimate alternative to the inflatable/RIB dinghy.
Doug christened his design OONAGH, the name of a clever mythological giant who could hold her own in tough situations. But as A Real RIB Alternative, we at Off Center Harbor have already given this head-turning boat the nickname ARRIBA.
Exceptionally seaworthy, this boat achieves the trifecta of rowing, towing, and sailing—and doing all three remarkably well. She also moves along quite nicely with a small outboard motor. And she’s steady as a church when stepping into her. With oversized gunwale-guard wrapped around her rails, she cozies up nicely to other boats without causing dings or rashes.
While not specified in Doug’s plans, this boat’s interior has been fiberglassed for extra resilience from wear and tear. She does not yet have a sailing rig, but that could be added later. Oars and trailer are included.
CAN SHE HANDLE A MOTOR?
From designer Doug Hylan: “I know that many people are going to want to put a motor on OONAGH, so she is designed for it. The tucked-up transom that makes for decent rowing will preclude planing, so there is no point in putting anything more than 2 horsepower back there. In fact, one horsepower is as much as she can really use effectively. This begs the question – why not electric? Why not indeed! A small electric motor will push her along nicely, and you will be able to carry on a private conversation while enjoying the scenery.”
HOW CAN SHE BE USED?
From Doug Hylan: “Beyond use as a tender, OONAGH will make a fine boat for family sailing, fishing trips, or just an evening row with the kids. Her simple construction and detailed plans will make for a good family construction project as well. I can guarantee that the experience of building, then using, a small boat will be a treasure that your kids and/or grandkids will carry with them throughout life.”
Particulars
- Length:
- 11 ft 8 in
- Type:
- Sail & Oar
- Hull Material:
- Wood
- Designer:
- Doug Hylan
- Builder:
- Dick Pendergast
- Year Built:
- 2021
- Asking Price:
- $11,900
- Location:
- Brooklin, ME, US
- Contact Name:
- Dick Pendergast
- Contact Phone:
- (603) 491-4498
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]