Later a smaller model, the 18 was added. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings.
79 Autumn 1988, Reflections Mirror Class Association No.
Granted that they're 8 to 12ish feet, does anyone have experience in rowing and sailing them?
It is equipped with 2 rowlocks and a bracket to take a small outboard motor. Trident-UK sell a Stowaway Launcher for a mirror - basically two wide plasic wheels that attach to the skeg allowing you to wheel the boat to the water, and then stow the wheels in the lockers. Customisable Fits easily into kitchen drawers, boat boxes, tackle bags, and travel packs. Folded Dimensions 3x16x1.5, Folded Dimensions 3.5x22x1.5. That name was later used for the Stowaway version of that model, which was slightly different, while the Seahopper version became the Kondor. [1], Carrie Lennard, commenting on an article at around Wellington, http://www.aroundwellington.co.uk/wellington-boats-travel-the-world, Seahopper Folding Boats commercial website, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Seahopper&oldid=1074319062, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 27 February 2022, at 16:53.
Additionally, the skeg includes a skeg wheel that allows moving and launching the boat without the need to carry it or to use a launching trolley. 1,367+ items sold. Similarly, the Lighter can be sailed with a Holt rig with just a main sail, or as a bermuda rig, or alternatively it can be used with a lug sail. Not the most stable when alongside a yacht/pontoon [2] Originally, the yard only built the two smaller models. 600 for the plywood in an 8foot dinghy? Good value, 8ft long when folded Of course, The Stowaway uses the familar True Kit standards of Valmex fabric, thermo-welded seams and Valmex non-slip deck covering.
Condition: Used, Brand: Stowaway, Type: Dinghy, Year: Unknown, Engine Type: None, Hull Material: Vinyl Fabric over aluminium frame, Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
The transom bow is formed by the membrane, clearly indicating that the boat is a folding boat; on the inside a transom is inserted to make it rigid. The link to Stowaway 12-Speed Folding Bike has been copied. We bought it via Ebay three years ago and have now decided we don't need it.It is not the prettiest of boats and I can offer no guarantee as to its seaworthiness. Rear luggage carrier lets you secure packages while biking. Wooden boats require regular maintenance, Inside the August 2022 issue of Yachting Monthly: Get ready, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Yachting Monthly August 2022 On Sale 21 July 2022.
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You may be interested to know that Trident are not currently selling the Stowaway Launcher anyway. Ships to: GB,
For a few years Rea and Walters cooperated in the building, promoting, and selling of the three models of Seahoppers. To unfold it into a boat one slots in the thwarts, the seats and the transom.[3]. When assembled it measures 2 x 1.2 metres and folds up to the size of a large suitcase (80cm x 60cm x 40cm ).
It does not come with oars or engine.I will take paypal or cash on collection. Please use the latest version of one of these browsers. For sailing, the Holt rig is available, used with main and jib. After a few years, the collaboration separated into two companies: Seahopper and Stowaway. The 2.2m tender that you can hide in the lazerette, take on the plane or fit on the front seat of your car.
. Better than an inflatable?
Our lightest and most portable boat ever. the folding trolley is also what you need if you're using the double or triple decker trolleys. At the start of 2017 it received its current name. [1] Seahoppers are built from plywood, with a PVC membrane. Features non-slip rubber feet to grip any surface and a built-in knife sharpener so youre never left with a dull blade..
Seahopper is a brand of wooden folding boats, built in Wellington, Somerset, England.
It appears the company that made it have gone bust (as has the company that make the Mirror Easy Loader!). Stowaway 7" Folding Fillet with Stowaway Carabiner, The clever Stowaway Folding Fillet Knife combines the high-end performance and ergonomics of a full-length fixed knife with the safety and versatility of a folding knife. This product also gives back to restocking fish in partnership with coastal hatcheries. 1 sold, 0 available. It stowed quite neatly on the coachroof of the 26 foot boat we had then could be assembled in about 5 minutes. Mirror Class Association - About, Contacts, http://www.trident-uk.com/Catalogue/aca rs_89.html, Contact Us - volunteers not on the Committee, Reflections Mirror Class Association No.
This item may be known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. But with the Holt Rig, the NF has the option to sail it cat rigged or bermuda rigged. It worked pretty well and rowed ok. KE (London Apprentice) sails more than most of us will ever contemplate and he seems very happy with the concept.
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I made one of these from plans by Kenneth Endean, published in YM years ago.
Better still, you can order her with a full sailing rig, meaning shell not only do sterling duty as a cruising tender, but also keep the kids (and mum or dad) happy for hours! After that period it became the Nifty Fifty.
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Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates. It was first designed and launched in 1997, under the name Kontender, to contend with the Mirror. | Join Now. The centreboard together with the skeg give the boats their directinal stability.
Streamlined folding design is great for traveling, Quick-release clamps for fast setup and smooth takedown. Very good to row Toadfish is on a mission to ensure sustainable ecosystems.
Tipping the scales at a lightweight 14kg yet with enough volume that you can really load it up when you need to. Meet The Stowaway.
Item: 222908034215 This is the normal rig for a boat of that size.
Free Nectar Sunglasses on orders over $149, Cutting Board: Patent Pending: Filed Date 07/27/2020. The Flapdoodle dinghy plans look like they make a similar product, for much less cost plus one's time and some skill. In 1997, at the request of Mark Walters, a larger dinghy was developed, somewhat similar to the Mirror. This auction is for a Stowaway folding dinghy. After approximately a decade, Lennard sold the business to Steve Rea.
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Seahoppers are centreboard prams. Seat and handlebars adjust for riders of any height. Nature has provided the filter-feeding oyster to keep our coasts clean and teeming with life. 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There are two sailing rigs available for the Scamp: It can either take a lug sail, or it can be sailed with a Holt rig with just a mainsail.
-Made of solid, non-porous, high-density polyethylene material for safe food handling. When unfolded, it locks together to match the feel of a 1-piece design.
It must be extremely good quality? However I would think twice before using mine on a long stretch wind over tide. -Built-in 2-stage knife sharpener - includes a carbide section for setting a sharp edge on dull blades and a ceramic section to finely hone and finish the edge.
Stowaway models can be told apart from original Seahoppers by their relatively wide keel piece, which measures over 5 inches (13cm).
They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. - letters to the editor of Reflections No. The Scamp can be sailed with just a Holt rig main sail, or with a lug sail. The Stowaway has been designed for effortless rowing with the same great catamaran platform of all our boats. Sign up for emails and stay up-to-date on the latest news, events, and promotions. The Stowaway models originally were the 20, the 24, and the Kontender; similar to respectively the Scamp, the Lighter and the Kondor. Fits into kitchen drawers, boat boxes, tackle bags, and more. This auction is for a Stowaway folding dinghy.
2022 Fisheries Supply Company 1900 N. Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103, Galvanic Isolators & Isolation Transformers, Marine Galley Cookware, Drinkware & Dinnerware. This compact folding bike sets up fast with quick-release clamps on the handlebars, seat post, and folding hinge in the tubular steel frame. The Stowaway fits easily into kitchen drawers, boat boxes, tackle bags, or travel packs without the need for a bulky sheath. Go to the True Kit Inflatables website for more information. Full-Length Ergonomic Handle Salt-Tough Titanium Corrosion-Resistant Components 7 or 8.5" Titanium Coated Salt-Tough Blade Non-Slip Raised Rib Rubber Grip Stowaway Carabiner Patents pending. Are you sure you want to remove all products from the cart?
Duncan Kent took the Seahopper folding boat to the beach to test it as a yacht tender, The Seahopper during our folding tenders test Credit: Graham Snook Photography.
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Stowaway built its own, similar, copies of the Seahoppers, though eventually further development made them more distinct. Designed to easily fold, lock, an store anywhere, our Stowaway Folding Cutting Board is your go-to kitchen item no matter where the adventure takes you.
The Seahopper was developed in the 1970s by Geoff Lennard. This catamaran plaform also provides the stability needed when climbing in and out of the dinghy - none of that tippy feeling that you are used to.
Padded hand grips give you a secure hold.
There is no reserve and unless you are going to offer me an eye-watering sum there is no buy-it-now and the auction will run to its end.Postage cost of 30.00 is for mainland UK only or you can collect from Stafford.
The hull of a Seahopper is built from 5mm-thick plywood. Since 1974, more than 7000 Seahoppers have been built in this yard.
To this transom a bracket can be added to attach a rudder or an outboard, or both. Ideal solution for 2nd trolley when we are trailing one Mirror & car-topping the other. Second the recommendation for Trident folding trolley.
Seller: redmax197 (1,367) 100%, With the introduction of the Kontender, it became the middle model, and was promoted as 7-tender or seven-tender, a pun on its length and it possible use as a tender. The Kondor can only be sailed with a Holt rig as a Bermuda rig. 34 watchers, 4.9 new watchers per day, 7 days for sale on eBay.
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Super high amount of bids. Features built-in knife sharpener - no more dull blades! Ruggedly built The base model can be used as a rowing boat or with an additional outboard bracket it can be used as a motor boat with a small outboard.
With every product sold, we are replenishing the population of inshore species like redfish, trout, cobia, tarpon, & flounder through donations to fish hatcheries across the United States. With every product sold, we are replenishing the population of inshore species like redfish, trout, cobia, tarpon, & flounder. Yeah thanks for the info & link to wooded widget.
Steel chain guard protects clothing against stains and tangles. A friend who sails a Stowaway Seahopper/Kontender folding boat which has a wheel fitted into the skeg has this problem. a single oyster filters up to 50 gallons of coastal water per day, removing the toxins from run off and creating a habitat where hundreds of species like fish, crabs, and shrimp can thrive.
I had an 8 foot Seahopper with the sailing rig years ago. A sturdy PVC membrane allows it to fold, while keeping the water out.
It was promoted as SeaScamp between 1997 and 2000, after which period it became the Crafty Scamp At the start of 2017 it got its current name. That is, it can be sailed with the mast closer to the bow and using just a mainsail, like the Scamp, or with the mast further away from the bow and sail with mainsail and jib, like the Kondor. It works very well and fits in the boot, or (well padded) inside the Mirror, if pushed for boot space.
When assembled it measures 2 x 1.2 metres and folds up to the size of a large suitcase (80cm x 60cm x 40cm ).
No-rust molded fenders protect clothes against splashes. Forgot your username?
Forgot your password? It does not come with oars or engine.I will take paypal or cash on collection.
0% negative feedback. The Stowaway Knife features titanium coating on the high carbon stainless steel blade and all internal stainless steel components to provide superior, salt-tough corrosion resistance for harsh saltwater conditions. We bought it via Ebay three years ago and have now decided we don't need it.It is not the prettiest of boats and I can offer no guarantee as to its seaworthiness. The transom stern is formed of two flaps on the inside and the membrane on the outside. If you check "Stowaway folding boat assembly" on Utube you will see two people assembling one of these dinghies in 37 seconds - about the time it takes to connect a pump up to an inflatable.I don't know how old it is. Let's Put 'Em Back!
(Picture and brief description at: This is a very new Trident product only recently launched, it looks exciting but the wheels appear too small to cope with launching and recovering over rough surfaces like pebbly or rocky beaches and underwater potholes. The comfortable padded seat is 9.25"L x 8"W for extended riding comfort.
This is the smallest model Seahopper at 6feet 8inches (2.03m). See More. The easy-riding Stowaway 12-Speed Folding Bike is the perfect mode of transportation for all of your fun adventures.
If you check "Stowaway folding boat assembly" on Utube you will see two people assembling one of these dinghies in 37 seconds - about the time it takes to connect a pump up to an inflatable.I don't know how old it is. The Lighter is currently the middle model at 7feet 10inches (2.39m). You are the salt of the earthYou are the light of the world Stowaway Folding Dinghy. The base models are rowing boats, but each model is also available as a sailing boat. JavaScript is disabled.
Are you sure you want to remove the following product from the cart? The Stowaway and Seahopper dinghies look very classy, though a bit pricey to ship to Oz. There is no reserve and unless you are going to offer me an eye-watering sum there is no buy-it-now and the auction will run to its end.Postage cost of 30.00 is for mainland UK only or you can collect from Stafford.
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Lets Put Em Back! It is equipped with 2 rowlocks and a bracket to take a small outboard motor.
This model became the Kontender.
Like the Scamp, it can be used as a rowing boat or a motorboat, and can be used with the two sailing rigs.
The Kondor is largest of the three Seahopper models, at 10 feet (3.0m). Stiff and stable under way EVERY PRODUCT SOLD HELPS CLEAN COASTAL WATERS, Taxes and shipping calculated at checkout, The Stowaway folding cutting board is designed to easily fold, lock, and stow anywhere. This item is excluded from all discounts and promotions.
*Prices are pre-tax. Like the other two it can be rowed and can be used as a motorboat.
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