Been looking for a sailboat for the kids?  Grandkids?  Or even yourself?  Here’s a rare opportunity for club members or others to acquire a great little sailing dinghy at an excellent price.

Our club’s Youth Sailing Association is updating the fleet they use for the Youth Sailing beginner classes.  As a result, they are selling ten El Toros in decent sailing condition and will give away three more that require some work to be seaworthy (or perhaps be repurposed as a garden planter).  

The El Toro measures 7 feet 11 inches in length overall, with a beam of 3 feet 10 inches, a draft of 1 foot 6 inches with the daggerboard down.  Weight is ~ 80 pounds when fully rigged.  Its lightweight design accommodates a single crew member weighing between 75 and 185 pounds, making it ideal for youth or smaller adult.  

Prices will range between $300 – $800 per boat. 

Right now, we’re gathering a list of prospective buyers.  Probably in March, we will have an open house to display the dinghies.

For more information about the El Toro sale and the condition of each boat, reach out to Clay Canfield (cmcanfld@gmail.com), President of the SWYC Youth Sailing Association.