Whistler 11
Description
The Whistler 11 is a small American fiberglass centerboard dinghy designed by F. S. Ford Jr. as an affordable, lightweight daysailer and yacht tender ideal for children, training, or protected-water sailing. It was built by Anchor Reinforced Plastics (also associated with SailMFG / MFG) in the USA, with production beginning around 1961 and continuing into the 1970s as part of the company's line of simple, entry-level fiberglass boats (often sold as completed hulls or kits). The design features solid GRP construction, a beamy hull for stability, a fractional sloop rig, and positive flotation, making it forgiving and easy to handle for beginners or as a tender. Exact production quantity is not well documented but appears modest (hundreds estimated).
Construction Details
| Designer | F. S. Ford Jr. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Anchor Reinforced Plastics |
| Length | 11.000 ft |
| LOA | 11.000 ft |
| Beam | 4.670 ft |
| Displacement | 150 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.670 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1961 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 12.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 12.75 ft |
| e | 7.41 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.75 ft | - | 12.75 ft | 7.41 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Whistler 11 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.41 ft - (2259 mm) |
| Leech | * 14.34 ft - (4371 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 14.52 ft - (4426 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 48.87 ft² |
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Whistler 11 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 4.75 ft - (1448 mm) |
| Leech | 9.75 ft - (2972 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 4.48 ft - (1366 mm) |
| Area | * 22.94 ft² |
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