New England Marine Co. "Winabout"

[Rey Ritner]

Good Morning,

I just purchased a Winabout, Hull # 137. I'm looking for anyone with knowledge, experience or any information on the Winabout.
What i know is she was built in Boston between 1930 and 1941, is cedar over oak ribs. She is in great shape, in need of new caulk and paint. I would appreciate any advice and photos of Winabouts.

Thank you,

Rey

[Kevin G]

http://www.woodenboat.com/forum//archive/index.php/t-13557.html

Try here

[TedMacK]

My dad had a Winabout 18 footer in the late 30's, and I have several good copies of The New England Boat Company's brochure "Greatest Values in Sailboat History." Given the fact that I have several, I can contribute one for your info. Incidentally, the 18 ft model had a price of $499 ! The characteristics of the 18 and all the others are in the brochure.
Ted

[rbgarr]

Messing About in Boats magazine has this reference:

Winabout 18' Sailboat:
The Three Sisters / Taylor 2 8 8

You can order reprints from them here: http://www.messingaboutinboats.com/archive.html

[Oldportlight]

I was just given a 16 foot Winabout .. looking for pictures and info that others may have ..
Happy Sailing!!

[Canoeyawl]

A popular camp boat up through the fifties,
I learned to sail in one.
Three or four kids out for an afternoon adventure - great boats!
An underated design .
http://world.std.com/~chucko/cinewcat/Pg%2019%20-%20Sail%202.jpg

[Oldportlight]

those are great pictures .. thanks Canoeyawl!!