I wanted to thank everyone for show a newbie around Quaboug on Friday. Especially Evanfor letting me slide his boat around. Saturday I was able to set up my boat for the first time. Looking forward more fun when things get solid again. Spencer Sprecker Guilford, CT

Planning on trying Bantam morning of January 11, 2020. Looks like the most likely possibility, but will need to check carefully.

I am planning a trip to Quabaug to get on the ice on Friday morning before it warms up. Can anyone else make it then. Strength in numbers!

As we all should know, scouting unknown ice with snow on it is very risky. The only way to tell if there are holes or cracks is to look for the wet snow. But if there’s a drain hole with … Continue reading →

We’ve been trying to get something going these past few days. The super warm day Saturday put us in a good position for getting the ice back. Sunday looked promising on Chicawaukee so we went for a scout at the … Continue reading →

Quabog Pond is now back to its un-natural state, meaning that you can dip a cup and drink it. Same with Webster Lake. Many lakes in northern New England have wet out, so something might come up. Locally, there might … Continue reading →

For the fifth day in a row the little pond is still great. A totally different surface, but the ice is was still good. Some new boats and faces made for yet more good times. J.P Gervolino had his wing … Continue reading →

Here in Maine we get complacent and take for granted our long tours of lakes with compelling geography. The goal is always “can we get there”, and more often than not, we do. But, as we all know, this is … Continue reading →

DN #2066 for sale Circa 1952 classic DN in excellent condition. Newly painted/varnished hull, and painted plank and mast. Sarns runners with wooden box. Composite mast. Very good sail(Pope, Rockland, ME) with sail bag. Excellent standing and running rigging. Custom car-top carrier. Extras. $1000. Charlie LeRoyer Searsmont, ME Inquire directly to me at 207-54 […]

DN For sale. Mark Christensen’s US 4824 Sherry Hull, Quill Mast, Forstmann Boom, JD Plank, Strubble chocks, ABSS Speed Sail, FO1 Full Sail, Dyform Shrouds, Sherry Carbon 440c 3/16 insert runners w/stiffeners. $4500 Contact Mike: 612 Five Nine Eight 3800 Doctor also had a back up boat. It too is for sale. $3500 dollars. Includes Sherry carbon mast, Forstmann […]

DN “Yellow Ice” for sale. Beautifully built by Steve Duhamel, and boat and sail are in excellent condition and ready to sail. Price: Asking $750, reduced for prompt sale. Located Cambridge, MA Contact: email charlieawelch@gmail.com

DN iceboat #3391. This is a really nice DN and is in EXCELLENT condition. All framing plus the plank and boom are of Sitka Spruce and I have replace the top and bottom decking and cockpit with epoxy coated (2 coats) 5mm plywood. The bottom also has a layer of 4 oz. fiberglass cloth. The glass cloth is invisible but adds abrasion resistance and stiffness. I t […]

DN ice sailboat for sale with side cart. Excellent condition remodeled and not used since. Wooden mast. Low #. Located in Sunapee NH. Asking $1900. doggonesailingcharters@gmail.com 508-566-0410

Homemade runners for sale. Very sharp. Would need modification to fit a DN as they are presently rigged to mount onto a plank with stub axles!!! (long story) Anyway, for someone handy or constructing a homemade boat, this is an inexpensive option. Need to add stiffeners onside runners to fit chocks and drill mounting holes. The front runner is standard dimen […]

Looking for wooden mast socket. Approximate dimensions are: exterior dia. 2 1/2″; inner dia. 2 1/8″; depth 1 1/4″+/- West of Boston but should be able to ship. Send photo with email to Warren at: wlwheelwright@gmail.com

Iceboat collection up for sale includes: WHIZZ with carbon fiber wing mast by Bill Bucholz, 36″ Sarns runners, 9″ Struble chocks, Henry Bossett sail plus new never used DN storm sail, covers for hull, plank, spring board, 1088 Okume used through out. DN older fully functional DN built by Gruman Engineer. 30″ sarns runners and Sarns sharpening jig, covers for […]

J14 #20 @ Bay Shore, Long Island CALL Peter @ (631) 665-0230 >Doyal Main & Bosset Stormsail >Side Car by Mike Acebo >Mast,Boom,Runners, +Covers >Boat Cover & Cockpit Cushions by Mills Sails >Rear Wheels for easy movment Asking  Asking $4,750  now $4250

Cheapskate like boat for sale. Built in 1986. Includes Sarns long chocks which cost more than the boat. Fairly new Neil Pride Sunfish sail. Does not include side runners. Includes extra set of homemade side runners (3/4″ thick at chock) mounted to extra plank. Can be viewed on Youtube: “Sailing on Glass Ice.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYuudk8cFQQ $500. […]