Bolger Pirate Racer
Description
The Pirate Racer is a spirited, 16-foot plywood racing sailboat designed by Phil Bolger in the late 1970s as a fast, affordable one-design racer for amateur sailors and builders. Drawing from traditional sharpie hulls and pirate schooner aesthetics, it features a sleek, narrow lines for speed on reaches and runs, with a simple gaff rig that's easy to handle solo or in crews. Bolger intended it as a "poor man's racer"—lightweight, trailerable, and fun in club racing—emphasizing performance over creature comforts. It's less common than his cruisers but beloved by speed enthusiasts for its lively handling in moderate winds.
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Blueprints
Sails
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| Luff | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Foot | 10.67 ft - (3252 mm) |
| Leech | 15.083 ft - (4597 mm) |
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