Walking the docks or on the water, I often find myself wondering what model a particular boat is. With the longevity of fiberglass and the volatility of the market, there are hundreds of types out there. Sailboats in general do not have manufacturer nameplates visible, and older boats will usually not have their original-manufacturer sails. Two resources to help in identifying sailboats are at Good Old Boat, which has a website on identification using a sailboat’s cove stripe, and at the Montgomery Sailboat Owners Group, which publishes a Mainsail Logo Guide (excerpted above). Could this be the next nerdy hobby, like trainspotting?
Thank you for that….what a great resource.
OK, I looked at the next link on cove stripes and like this post even more…..good blog, I’m amazed that you row your sailboat, very old school.
Row a sailboat, sail a rowboat… take your pick, it’s a Norseboat! With Searaven’s centerboard removed for repair and upgrade, it will be row-only for a while.