The Mud Hen is a back to basics, sensible, small boat.
With only 6 inches of draft with the board up she can reach anchorages closed to other sailboats.
Her design allows her to be beached for access to swimming, etc.
With a trailering weight of under 1,000 she can be towed by most 4 cylinder compacts and launched and recovered easily by a single person.
The mast, mounted in its tabernacle (mast hinge) is quickly raised or lowered (without any stays) and can be done while afloat opening up cruising territories normally blocked by low fixed bridges.
A single person can launch the boat from its trailer, step the mast, park the car and sail in less than 10 minutes!
specifications: LOA 17' 4", LWL 16' 3", Beam 6' 3", Draft (board up 6") (board down 3' 6"), Weight 650 lbs., Sail Area 155 Sq. Ft.
1996 Honda 4 stroke 5 hp with separate gas tank
1994 Arrow tilt trailer
swing keel
tanbark sail in good condition with 2 sets of reefs
tan sail cover, dodger and bimini
new custom tiller with cover
roomy 11' cockpit with teak seats
anchor, chain and rode
SOLD. Hi Alison, Just wanted to let you know this boat has sold. It went under contract about 36 hours after posting the listing. I left the ad running until the sale was complete. We have had many serious inquiries. It seems that boat is in demand. Thank you so much for the service you provide!
