Dingo 15
Description
The Dingo 15 is a lightweight, high-performance fiberglass catamaran sailboat designed by J.R. (Rod) Macalpine-Downie and Dick Gibbs, built by MFG Boat Company (Sail MFG) in the United States starting in 1963. As an early beach cat, it was ahead of its time, emphasizing simplicity, speed, and portability for recreational sailing, club racing, or family day sails on lakes, bays, or coastal waters. At just under 15 feet, it's highly trailerable and beach-launchable, with a sloop or cat rig (sail area 160 ft² with jib) and a single centerboard connected to the aft beam for responsive handling. Production was limited (fewer than 100 hulls estimated), making it a rare classic today.
Construction Details
| Designer | Macal-pine-Downie and Gibbs |
|---|---|
| Builder | MFG |
| Length | 14.900 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
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| Luff | 22.25 ft - (6782 mm) |
| Foot | 10.67 ft - (3252 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.08 ft - (6120 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 65.67 ° |
| Diagonal | 20.33 ft - (6197 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 5 in - (127 mm) |
| Area | * 111.53 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 14.67 ft - (4471 mm) |
| Foot | 5.06 ft - (1542 mm) |
| Leech | 12.58 ft - (3834 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 4.21 ft - (1283 mm) |
| Area | * 30.85 ft² |
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