Feb 28, 2023 · Michael Hanson explores the appeal and longevity of the E Scow, one of sailing's most enduring one-design scows.

The E Scow is a recreational sailboat, originally built of wood and now predominantly of fiberglass sandwich construction, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig with either wooden or aluminum spars and running backstays. The forestay is attached well aft of the boat's bow.

DRAFT: This is the depth of the hull from the LWL to the bottom of the keel or fin. Like the LWL, it will vary with the weights of fuel, water, stores and equipment. A boat’s actual draft is usually somewhat more than the original designed or advertised draft.

Oct 26, 2021 · New Jersey’s Little Egg Harbor is a choppy mess, which makes it tough-going on these flat-bottom scows. In less than two minutes, there’s a clear divide between the front and back half of...

Featuring a larger vertical bottom section that maximizes twist in the top third of the kite, the Z-4 optimizes the balance between a spinnaker that excels at reaching yet can still sail in a low mode when conditions dictate.

knowing that most of the winning E Scow teams use what we have outlined here. This tuning and sailing guide is for E Scow sailors using the rig with the chainplates aft and no backstays.

May 7, 2006 · I just purchased a 1963, 28"wood E Scow on E-BAY. Will be picking it up this next week. It needs work. No rot. Varnished bottom, canvas top side. Both need refinishing. Mast & Boom need refinishing. I will keep boat on trailer. only in water for day use. What should I finish bottom with? Was thinking of revarnishing.

The E Scow is built with a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.14 - 1.24 meter (3.74 - 4.04 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Nov 18, 2009 · Second the bottom of the boat is hard jell coat, there is no ability to place antifoul on the bottom. And if you did you would significantly slow the boat down, what's the point? The only real option is to find a facility where you can dry sail it.

An E Scow travels at very high speeds for a sailboat, and is very maneuverable even though the rudders are only 10” X 16”. Still, it is important for the crew to be in tune with the skipper to help steer the boat.