Sailing Canoe & Inflatable Boats - Sailboats To Go!

[truemirror]

Wonder if that would work on a old town pack.

[jimluckett]

@truemirror Yes, it would. Item 999 on the canoe sail kit page of sailboatsToGo website.

[jimluckett]

@truemirror Yes, it would. Item 999 on the canoe sail kit page of sailboatsToGo site.

[jimluckett]

@truemirror Yes, it would. Item 999 on the canoe sail kit page of sailboatsToGo .

[jimluckett]

@truemirror Yes, it would. Item 999 on the canoe sail kit page .

[lanianj]

Jim,

How do you think this would fare in Lake Michigan around Chicago - not too far out? What do you think the max wind speed is?

Does the mast tend to just fall with the wind before the boat goes heels too much?

This looks awesome.

[jimluckett]

@lanianj I don't really know those waters so I can't comment specifically. Up to 18 mph wind is not too hairy if you have the stabilizers and you're not a beginner sailor. The mast doesn't fall. You have to let the sail luff a bit if the wind is getting too strong, but if you shift your weight to the high side you can really rip along in a good blow.

[JimiDelicious]

This video was hilarious!

[sk8rboibreak]

how much r they

[jimluckett]

@sk8rboibreak They start at $599 for an inflatable sailboat. Canoe sail kits start at $499. 2010 prices. Call us at 978 263 7598

[sk8rboibreak]

@jimluckett thank you

[22tana2]

like it keep it up

[nichollsm5]

Hey Jim, I was wondering if with the oar steering kit on the kayaks, would that be able to be moved up on the boat to be used for rowing as well? Paddling always tears up the shoulders on the kayak, and it would be great to get a rowing system on one if it's possible.

[jimluckett]

We sell a rowing kit for inflatable kayaks. I agree -- rowing is great for the shoulders and paddling is not. The rowing kit uses the same oars as those used for steering, but a different system for the oarlocks.

[jimluckett]

No. First, don't get out in the open sea in any small sailboat. A bay or harbor is fine. The Caravelle is pretty stable. With 2 or more people, it's very stable.

[leviterande]

how fast are these

[jimluckett]

Up to about 5 or 6 mph, though it feels like a lot more.

[ShemeshandMom]

This rig works great! I own it too -- got it from my husband for my birthday in Aug., per my impassioned request, LOL. Still sailing in Oct. and enjoying the New Hampshire fall foliage. I have it on my 11' Super Caravelle, and it's so stable I feel very safe even in cool weather. Jim is great about replying to emails too. Very much a class act!

[jeffholm]

I love my SailboatsToGo sail rig!!! I bought it from Jim Luckett along w/ the 10 foot Sevylor K105 and it's a great little boat. I also use the rig on a 9 foot Sevylor K85 and a TuckTech TOTE-N-BOAT folding canoe. The rig construction is rock solid...it will last for years. It's great to be able to sail w/o the hassles and costs of "regular" boats. The rig and boats take up very little room in my basement. It's easy to throw it all in the car and head out to sail. Thanks Jim!!!

[tomterahedrob]

nice.seem to be doing better than displacement speeds.

[jakesta90411]

how much did u pay for a inflatable boat???

[badbobgrouch]

Looks like fun! Maybe I'll buy one!