Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack – This hardworking ancestor of the famed Friendship Sloop, was built from the 1860’s to the turn of the century. They were the basic in-shore fishing boat preferred by the lobstermen of Muscongus Bay, a body of water known for contrary winds, strong tides and numerous rocky ledges. These sloops were deep center boarders of moderate power. Typically, the sloops were small, having only a jib and mainsail. The mast did not have shrouds, and the gaff was hoisted by a single halyard. Noted for their speed, these handy and seaworthy crafts were used along the Maine coast for lobstering and transporting lobsters from the islands to central shipping ports.
This boat was built from a kit and was especially designed for 2-channel radio control operation. The cockpit detail makes it a dramatic display model as well. There are many precision, pre-cut wooden parts. All the necessary fittings, rigging cord, sailcloth, plans and instructions are provided with the kit. A ballasted fin keel, for R/C sailing, is fitted in the centerboard trunk. It comes with two detachable keels, one for light air and one for heavy air. It has both servos installed but no receiver or transmitter. The sail servo is a drum winch and the rudder an arm servo.
John Stoudt is selling the friendship sloop. He is asking $500.00 OBO plus S & H.
A transmitter and receiver can be provided and set up for $50.00.
Local pickup can be arranged.
He can be reached at (610) 316-8695 or jstoudt309@gmail.com
