Sea Swinger (Suncatcher in 1974)
Description
The Sea Swinger (later renamed Suncatcher in 1974) is a lightweight foam dinghy sailboat designed by the Snark team, introduced around 1970 by Lockley Boats (purchased from Siltronics of Oakmont, Pennsylvania), initially built with polyurethane-sprayed hulls before switching to vacuum-formed ABS plastic. Part of the Snark product line with tens of thousands produced through the 1970s-1980s (exact quantity undocumented but aligned with high-volume Snark siblings like Super Snark's 30,000+), it features unsinkable foam construction, lateen rig, daggerboard, and portable design for recreational use—easy to store, launch from beaches, and handle solo. Key features: durable, colorful, low-maintenance, and beginner-friendly like its Snark family.
Construction Details
| Designer | In House Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Lockley Newport Boats (USA) |
| Length | 11.000 ft |
| LOA | 11.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1970 |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Sea Swinger (Suncatcher in 1974) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.03 ft - (4886 mm) |
| Tack Angle | 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 16.33 ft - (4977 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 71.54 ft² |
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Sea Swinger (Suncatcher in 1974) - LATEEN
| Luff | 10.75 ft - (3277 mm) |
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| Foot | 10.75 ft - (3277 mm) |
| Leech | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 64.67 ° |
| Area | * 52.23 ft² |
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