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Flying Scot vs. Lightning vs. Interlake
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I am considering purchasing one of these three sailboats and would like to get an opportunity to sail them before purchasing one of them (I live in Michigan). Has anyone sailed more than one of them to be able to compare? Which would you recommend for all around daysailing ? I would like to try sailing the boat on Lake Huron, and on inland lakes in Michigan.
From sailing them as a kid, I can tell you that a Lighting is a lot of work and is a wet boat. It is also not a boat that you would be able to single hand comfortably in anything but very, very light air.
Flying Scot Personally I chose the Flying Scot. I don't think you could go wrong with either (or a Thistle). I have never sailed a Lightning but watch them at my club. The Flying Scot is a simpler boat. The Lightning has many more 'tweaks' you can do. The Flying Scot is a 'sit-in' boat with real bench seats. I believe the Lightning is a 'sit-on' boat - no backrest. Are you interested in racing? Then you might want to see what the dominant fleet in your area is. The Lightning is a bit higher performance. The Flying Scot is a good all round boat, but doesn't really shine against other classes until the wind pipes up. If you are just day sailing, a couple of other boats to give a thought to are the Boston Whaler Harpoons, the Buccaneer, and the O'Day Day Sailer. What part of Michigan are you in? You might want to check the Flying Scot association ( Flying Scot® Sailing Association, Inc. ) and find a local fleet and see if you can hitch a ride through them. All of the boats mentioned have pluses and minuses. Really depends on your experience, how many are sailing with you, what are their ages, and what you are looking for. I love the Flying Scot as it is pretty stable, comfortable for my non-sailing wife and two young boys (4 + 6), durable, and still has performance to race.
Thanks to both of you for replying. I am now in my sixties and think a boat that is not quite as challenging as a Lightning might be best for me. I guess I am now leaning more to a Flying Scot or an Interlake. Both are popular in Michigan. I am hoping to hitch a ride on each of these in the Spring. It would be interesting to hear from anyone who has sailed both a Flying Scot and an Interlake.
One advantage to the Flying Scot is that it is easy to get replacement parts from the builder, and the builder keeps a stock of parts on hand. With the Lightning and Interlake, an older boat may be built by a company now out of business, so any replacement part from another builder may not fit and may have to be modified to work. The Interlake came with two different styles of decks - one that had seats so you could sit in the boat, and one without seats where you sat on the deck. According to the Portsmouth Handicap numbers, the Lightning is the fastest (87.0), then the Interlake (89.1) and the Scot (89.6). The Lightning has a much larger spinnaker, which helps to give it the edge. So for casual sailing, the boat speeds are fairly close. I've sailed both the Interlake and the Scot, but I sailed the Interlake 40 years ago, and the Scot around 20-25 years ago.
I do not have anything to add concerning the three you mentioned, I think the comments and distinctions made are accurate. All are fine boats. But I would caution you away from the Buccaneer... they are fast and fun, but tender and a real handful... great for racing but not the best for casual daysailing. I do own an O'Day Daysailer... a bit smaller at 17 feet (OK for 4 but no more) but easy to find, inexpensive to buy, easy to trailer and launch (my mid-50s wife and I can be in the water in 15 minutes) and parts are readily available. Performance is (comparitively) on the leisurely side but it will plane in a good wind. The Rhodes 19 is another in this general class that may be worth a look if you found one available.
I vote for the Flying Scot I've sailed the Scot ( a lot ) and the Lightning ( a little ) and never sailed an Interlake. Having said that, I vote for the Scot for the following reasons: Easy sailing boat, and in my opinion less work to sail than the Lightning, and more forgiving. I've taught many dozens of new sailors how to sail on a Scot, and believe me - they did everything wrong one could imagine, but the boat didn't. It is very hard to capsize, it can be fast, it can be raced or daysailed (one friend even cruised on a Scot for three weeks), and the company that builds them is a great operation to deal with. If I was in the market for a daysailor, I'd go buy a used flying scot in a heartbeat.
I've sailed both Lightnings and Flying Scots. Ended up buying a Flying Scot because it was a lot easier to sale and it was more fun for me (just a personal opinion). The Lightning is faster, but if speed is not high on your list, the Flying Scot is comfortable and safe. If was designed in Port Clinton, Ohio to be a day sailor for Lake Erie, and if you ever got caught in a sudden storm on Lake Erie (I did coming back from Put-In-Bay on my Scot), you will appreciate how the boat handles rough seas.
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Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Both
Approximately how many class members do you have? 100
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About Interlake Sailing Class Association
The Interlake Sailing Class has something for everyone, and has been providing the best of racing and fellowship for nearly 100 years! Our goal has always been to be a Midwest regional class and to promote high-level competition in a friendly atmosphere. Members not only value the feel and performance of the boat, as well as the competition, but also enjoy the festivities which surround the events. This philosophy has served the class well for over seventy years. “Extremely tactical” is the way multi-class champion George Fisher describes Interlake racing. “The stiff mast makes a great equalizer,” says George. This fact also allows the skipper to tune into the great feel and responsiveness of the boat and concentrate on wind and tactics . . . not tweaking the rig. Interlake racing is tight!
“Our mission is to create an environment that promotes keen and friendly competition with an emphasis on teaching and assisting the entry-level sailor. The ISCA is committed to growth through the managing of sales, distribution, and marketing of the Interlake boat.”
Boats Produced: 1450
Class boat builder(s):
Customflex Terry Kilpatrick (419) 349-6109 [email protected]
Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 500
Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:
Ohio, Michigan, Indiana
Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes
How many people sail as a crew including the helm? 2-3
Ideal combined weight of range of crew: 400
Portsmouth Yardstick Rating: 90
Boat Designed in 1933
Length (feet/inches): 18′
Beam: 6′ 3″
Weight of rigged boat without sails: 650
Draft: Board Up: 8″ Board Down: 4′ 7″
Mast Height: 24′
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Interlake is a 18 ′ 0 ″ / 5.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Francis Sweisguth and built by Customflex starting in 1933.
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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
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A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
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This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
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This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
The Interlake was commissioned by the Sandusky Sailing Club in 1933. Francis Sweisguth, who had already designed the STAR, was hired to develop a boat for the waters of Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay. Spinnaker area: 200 sq. ft. Still an active class in the mid west USA.
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November 30, 1999 by Sail1Design Editor 2 Comments
From the class association: The Interlake is one of those “best kept secrets.” Many sailors are not familiar with the design. It has to do with approach. The class has been strong since day one. There simply has never been a huge marketing blitz. The class just never wanted to be part of the international scene. The goal has always been to be a Midwest regional class and to promote high level competition in a friendly atmosphere. Members not only value the feel and performance of the boat, as well as the competition, but also enjoy the festivities which surround the events. This philosophy has served the class well for over seventy years. Not only has the class remained active and healthy, but members have competed well in the prestigious U.S.S.A. Champion of Champions Regatta, and served on U.S. Sailing’s Executive Committee.
The Interlake was commissioned by the Sandusky Sailing Club in 1933. Francis Sweisguth, who had already designed the Star, was hired to develop a boat for the waters of Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay. The craft was to be tactical with a good turn of speed, raced by two to three people and also accommodate four or more adults for a comfortable day sail. It needed to be easily trailerable and easy to sail. The result was the Interlake. (It also singlehands very well).
When examining the Interlake the graceful similarities with the Star’s lines are immediately noticeable. This accounts for the incredible feel. Further investigation reveals a sail plan that is simple to rig, simple to sail, and full of performance. In fact, today’s hottest new designs (the expensive sport boats) have rigs remarkably similar to the Interlake’s. Details such as: a large roachy main, smaller 110% jib, fractional rigging, and no backstay are similarities to both designs. This simple rigging not only produces turnkey speed, but also makes trailering a breeze. The Interlake is also built to last. Twenty plus year old boats still win the Nationals. They just keep going and going . . .
Generations and Genders When sailing an Interlake you can expect a dry ride (in most conditions), good upwind ability, smooth planing off the wind, and good speed at deep sailing angles. Acceleration is good, better than with most similar dingy classes (such as the Lightning or Flying Scot), and maneuverability is exceptional. The helm is light and responsive, immediately telling the skipper what to do. If the skipper doesn’t listen, the boat simply goes a little slower . . . it won’t break anything or throw the crew in the drink (like a Laser might!). All the basic controls are there to adjust the sails to the conditions. Then just trim and go. The straight ahead nature allows performance at peak level without a lot of tweaking. Not only is it fun to go fast, but this makes the Interlake an extremely tactical boat.
The only way to truly understand that this is just part of the story is to take a ride. Yet the best part of the class is not the boat, but the sailors. Sailors who cheerfully share their knowledge because they enjoy close competition. Sailors who keep the good times going off the water as well. The Interlake and the company it keeps are, well, . . . irresistible.
INTERLAKE SPECIFICATIONS Length: 18′ 0″ Beam: 6′ 3″
DRAFT: Board Up: 8″ Board Down: 4′ 7″
Displacement: 650 lbs.
Racing Crew: 2 or 3
SAIL AREA Main: 125 sq. ft. Jib: 50 sq. ft. Spinnaker: 200 sq. ft.
Class website: http://www.interlakesailing.org/
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May 16, 2021 at 15:58
I sure would like to find one . Not a creampuff or a project boat but a nice clean strong boat . I am not sure about the wide deck or the one with the built in seating. I would guess the one with built in seats would be for me as I am in my late 70’s and would like to be able to stretch out on the seat for a easy leisurely sail.
September 27, 2022 at 12:39
I have a wide deck model. Hull 206. They rails are just about the perfect sitting space. I haven’t seen a built in bench model but I image the benches would be too narrow to be cofortable. Some deck models have benches. Mine come with them, but they weren’t installed. I would be willing to sell them if you end up with a wide deck model. They are teak. The hulls are tough, and boat is really a joy to sail. And friend and I just sailed from Astoria to Cathlamet, Wa last week. Plained a good stretch of the way. Love this boat.
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Never before have comfort and performance been so successfully integrated into a one design sailboat. Not only is the Interlake an exciting and challenging boat to race, it is also the perfect boat for a leisurely sail with family or friends. Its efficiently designed cockpit allows you to daysail comfortably with 2 to 6 adults. The large, dry storage area under the front deck provides lots of storage space for racing gear or picnic supplies. The hard chine hull adds stability without adding weight, while the rocker keel allows quick turning, tacking and exceptional maneuverability in tight places.
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Interlake Sailing Class Association National Regatta takes place on Charles Mill Lake
The Mohican Sailing Club hosted the Interlake Sailing Class Association National Regatta for the first time since 1965 on Charles Mill Lake.
More: Photo at Mohican State Park is the winning entry in the Ohio State Parks Photo Contest
The sailing event started Tuesday, July 19 and runs through Saturday, July 23. The winner of the National Regatta will then represent the Interlake Class for this year in the Regatta called the "Championship of Champions."
People who attended were be able to observe from the shore or ride on the observation boat that was on the water during the race.
Interlake boats are less than 25 feet and feature a mainsail, a jib sail and a spinnaker. All Interlake boats are supposed to be the same and during the regatta what the judges are doing is testing the skills of the sailors.
This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Mohican Sailing Club hosts National Regatta
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Mom (73 but gets around just fine) just bought a house on a lake. She would like to use the sunfish for sailing, but we have opportunity to purchase an Interlake that I believe would be more comfortable for her. Everything is there with exception of a spinnaker, but it does have floor delamination. The outside skin looks solid, the cockpit floor flexes quite a bit. Anyone have experience with this boat? Value and how serious the delam is for putzing around? How difficult is the fix? Thanks in advance for your input!
Hello Apex, The 1968 edition of The Sailboat Classes of North America says the following about the Interlake: "The 18-foot Interlake sloop, designed by Francis Swiesguth in 1932, came before the planing class erabut has survived. Since being converted from wood to fiber glass in 1955, she has become one of the fast-growing classes. With a hard chine and no "freak characteristics", as someone has described her, she has good stability and is a good all-around boat." Vital Statistics: LOA 18' waterline 15' 3" beam 6' 3" draft without centerboard 8" with CB down 4' 8" sail area 175 sq ft (no spinnaker) weight 650 lb trailerable; racing crew two or three I have never sailed an Interlake, but it looks like a beautiful, dry boat that would be fun for anyone. We owned several Celebrity Class sailboats over the years and the Interlake seems similar although it is described as hard-chined whereas the Celebrity is not. Personally, I would rather see a person "in" a boat like that rather than "on" a board boat like the sunfish. Will the boat stay in the water? On a mooring or on a dock will put some stresses on the hull and the rigging. A frequent check of the rigging would be in order. We bought one of our Celebrity Class boats cheaply because the mast had fallen and damaged the foredeck while the boat was on a mooring. If the boat is hauled out after each use then Mom will probably need help to do that although 650 pounds isn't too much boat to move. That depends on trailer and launch ramp location. The Interlake will probably offer an opportunity for one or more people to accompany her. Best Wishes. RE: cockpit sole delamination. Depends on how it is built. If it is laminated with wood between the layers you will have a real project to remove the inner layer and remove/dry the filler. Not impossible, but a serious job. If you can remove the "floor" layer in large pieces you can epoxy those pieces back into their respective places. Final thoughts: (1) sail the Interlake as it is for a while assuming it does not become waterlogged due to the delamination. (2) Let Mom decide. If she wants to sail the Sunfish let her do it.
http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=3200 clearly a dryer boat than a sunfish. where is it going to be kept? in the water? (how is she going to get it in / out of water).
The sunfish is dead simple to rig, easy to sail, weighs in at what 120 pounds, and is eminently suitable for someone who just wants to get out for a while on a nice day. It can be bought and maintained for next to nothing and with a simple rig pulled up out of the water when not in use. If the water is less than 75 degrees I would equip the user with a wetsuit, good life jacket and whistle cause you never know when a blow might happen.
thanks for the replies so far: yes, kept in the water at the dock. the Interlake has locations for a tarp to cover the cockpit, which allows the mast to remain rigged, while the sails should come on/off. We will be doing a sea trial with mom this weekend, and will decide then. Trying to put the Interlake back on the trailer requires a proper launch, we tried (and I am STILL SORE) to beach retrieve....she has a personal access ramp at the house, so perhaps not a big deal, depending on bottom type of the lake.
I sailed Interlakes for 3-4 years. Still popular in Midwest/Great Lakes. It is a double handed boat though. Designed for the Lake Erie chop but raced everywhere. Easy to service/fix. Mine had a small roller furler with the drum under the deck. That would be a nice feature to add.
You said "the" sunfish, so is do you already own a sunfish? If so, why not sail it, if that's what she wants to do. I sailed on an Interlake just once a long time ago. Liked it. But I wouldn't care to have one that I have to fix. Rather than the either/or you've presented, why not try the Sunfish and you can always find a little 16 footer later...O'Day, etc..
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NEWISH NORTH SAILS SPINNAKERNorth Sails (IL Maxo) Radial Spinnaker, current design. Excellent condition, no flaws or repairs. Very fast, full shoulders, easy to trim is various conditions. Used in only 2 regattas. Measured in and Class stamped at ISC Nationals 2019. Blue base with red in the panels. $999.00 obo. The key to trimming downwind… […]
Interlake Hull 1012
This boat has had only three owners. The original owner purchased the boat new in 1974 and then left it to his son. They sailed it about one week a year in northern Michigan and stored it indoors for the remainder of the time. I purchased the boat in 2021 and have sailed it 4 times. […]
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Sailboat racing is blast and the Interlakes have strong competition that will challenge sailors of all levels and ages. No matter your skill or experience level, there are others at the same level in the Interlake. As a Midwest class, we have many fleets and regattas to chose from. Our Travelers Series features 14 events, most within a few ...
The Interlake was commissioned by the Sandusky Sailing Club in 1933. Francis Sweisguth, who had already designed the STAR, was hired to develop a boat for the waters of Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay. Spinnaker area: 200 sq. ft. Still an active class in the mid west USA. Sailboat Forum.
The Interlake is a fast, maneuverable one-design sailboat that is generally sailed with a 2 or 3 person crew. Interlakes have a mainsail, jib, and spinnaker and they are: Just plain fun to sail! Interlakes excel in open water or small lakes and are a very tactical boat in all conditions. Our one-design rules keep the boats virtually identical ...
The Interlake is an American planing sailing dinghy that was designed by Francis Sweisguth in 1932, as a one-design racer and first built in 1933.. The boat design was commissioned by the Sandusky Sailing Club. Sweisguth had already designed the Star keelboat and the Interlake was designed specifically for the conditions found on Lake Erie and in particular on Sandusky Bay.
A manufacturer of Interlake sailboats must receive approval from the Interlake Sailing Class Association. 3. An individual building an Interlake must obtain a set of official plans and specifications from the Interlake Sailing Class Association. 4. Official class numbers are assigned to a completed boat when the measurement certificate is ...
According to the Portsmouth Handicap numbers, the Lightning is the fastest (87.0), then the Interlake (89.1) and the Scot (89.6). The Lightning has a much larger spinnaker, which helps to give it the edge. So for casual sailing, the boat speeds are fairly close.
The Interlake Sailing Class has something for everyone, and has been providing the best of racing and fellowship for nearly 100 years! Our goal has always been to be a Midwest regional class and to promote high-level competition in a friendly atmosphere. Members not only value the feel and performance of the boat, as well as the competition ...
Notes. The Interlake was commissioned by the Sandusky Sailing Club in 1933. Francis Sweisguth, who had already designed the STAR, was hired to develop a boat for the waters of Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay. Spinnaker area: 200 sq. ft. Still an active class in the mid west USA.
The Interlake was commissioned by the Sandusky Sailing Club in 1933. Francis Sweisguth, who had already designed the Star, was hired to develop a boat for the waters of Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay. The craft was to be tactical with a good turn of speed, raced by two to three people and also accommodate four or more adults for a comfortable day ...
Interlake 18′. Never before have comfort and performance been so successfully integrated into a one design sailboat. Not only is the Interlake an exciting and challenging boat to race, it is also the perfect boat for a leisurely sail with family or friends. Its efficiently designed cockpit allows you to daysail comfortably with 2 to 6 adults.
Sailboats compete at the Interlake Sailing Class Association National Regatta at Charles Mill Lake on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The Mohican Sailing Club hosted the event for the first time since ...
Jul 15, 2015. #2. Hello Apex, The 1968 edition of The Sailboat Classes of North America says the following about the Interlake: "The 18-foot Interlake sloop, designed by Francis Swiesguth in 1932, came before the planing class erabut has survived. Since being converted from wood to fiber glass in 1955, she has become one of the fast-growing ...
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30' Etchells 22 Nautical Donations Crowleys Yacht Yard 3434 E 95th St Chicago Il 60617, Illinois Asking $12,000
Interlake Specification Plans. Page 1 - Title Sheet. Page 2 - Hull Layout 1. Page 3 - Hull Layout 2. Page 4 - Deck Layout. Page 5 - Wood Deck Framing. Page 6 - Centerboard Deck Details. Page 7 - Centerboard Trunk. Page 8 - Cut Centerboard Trunk.
ULLMAN Interlake Sails: Jib, Main, Spinnaker. Used one (1) day: $2200 Includes Free INTERLAKE sailboat with trailer, fully equipped. Jim von Tesmar 440-983-7344 [email protected] Interlake Hull 933. Interlake 933 has been stored in a barn for the past 10 years. It is a fine boat, very solid, race rigged, and features the seat design.
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The Interlake has endured for over 85 years and they are still being built today! When sailing an Interlake you can expect a dry ride (in most conditions), good upwind ability, smooth planing off the wind, and good speed at deep sailing angles. Acceleration is good, better than with most similar dingy classes, and maneuverability is exceptional.
Boat Name: Interlake: Manufacturer: Customflex: Hull Type: Daysailor: LOA: 18'0" (5.49m) Beam: 6'3" (1.91m) Weight: 650 (295.43kg) Ballast (kg) Keel Type: centerboard
2024 Interlake Nationals - Hosted By Hoover SC (July 24-27) N otice of Race Registration Order T-shirts Measurement: - July 23rd 2-7pm - July 24th 9am-6pm Further Information: Contact Steve Aspery @ [email protected] or 614.205.9897
Brady Turk, a key reserve, is a carpenter who once sailed around on a fixed-up sailboat for five years. Mitch Mohr is building roads in Alaska, as a project manager for Grant Construction.
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