Frankfort Boat Works
Builders Of The Puffin Dinghies and Day Sailers
A
Fine Dinghy-A Fair Price
Made
in Maine
*Cruising
World Magazine said this about the
Puffin Dinghy in their January '04 edition:
"Frankfort
Boat Works in Frankfort Maine, offers three models of it's Puffin
in lengths from 7 feet 6 inches to 10 feet 6 inches, with a sailing-rig
option available for the two larger boats. The 8-foot 6 inch model
we tried is typical of the good looking , utilitarian tenders
you'll see in Maine, where "pulling" for work or pleasure
is a part of the fabric of life. This single skin fiberglass vessel
struck us as a nice compromise of weight, appearance, performance
and price. Long flat sections and adequate beam make it a stable
boat for its size. It's light enough for two people to manage
yet built to take the knocks that Maine's rocky shore can dish
out.
Virtues: A hollow PVC
rubrail and only a smattering of wood trim keep maintenance hassles
down. The grip of the buff colored non skid is excellent.
Vices: The price point
Puffin"s finish quality is a tad lower than more expensive
boats.
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