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"I had a go in both the LINNET and BEE. I really enjoyed being out, taking turns aboard boats that rowed really well" From a report by Practical Boat Owner 1995

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Richard Woods
Foss Quay, Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1EN, UK
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LINNET Stitch and Glue seaworthy rowing boat

THE FACTS AND FIGURES

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LENGTH 4.86m
BEAM 1.3m
WEIGHT 49Kgs
CARRYING CAPACITY 4 Adults
SAILAREA (optional) 3.5sqm

Like the BEE, the LINNET is a seaworthy rowing boat that has been specifically designed for sea use. Accordingly it does not have outriggers or a sliding seat while a small daggerboard is fitted to help prevent being blown sideways by the wind. A good load carrier LINNET can be rowed by 1-3 people.

They have been built all over the world and have made some long coastal trips with the crew camping on board at night. Prehaps the most ambitious trip was a cruise down the River Shannon (the longest river in the British Isles) by a BEE and LINNET with the crew sleeping on board at night.

The photos also show a LINNET rowing round the Lizard, and sailing in our home waters.
We deliberately used a retrousse transom on BEE so that it would not be possible to use an outboard engine. However, the conventional transom on LINNET means that fitting a small outboard (4hp max) is feasible. This will give an easy 6 knot cruising speed, but see the owners comments page!