In reply to Ben Raynes. Ben, brand new myself…welcome! I came into possession of a vintage DN (~1960’s?) this year and restored it this spring. I had to pick it up in Pennsylvania (I live just outside of Worcester MA). Didn’t come with a trailer; after doing some research on sizes and weights, I decided that I could use my Thule cartop kayak carrier mounted […]

I’m new to the sport and I’m looking forward to joining other sailors this coming season and learning more. Can anyone give me some advice on appropriate trailers or how best to cartop or transport a DN to meet-ups. As I said… I’m new to the sport. Starting from zero. Any advice is appreciated.

Have sold my 1939 era skeeter It now lives north of Schenectady. Eric Jappen Rhinebeck NY Former owner

As icehounds we understand the heights to which we need to go in finding good ice. This guy puts us all to shame: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/29/sports/hockey/29-nhl-lake-hockey-elias-pettersson.html

Started with the NEIYA fall swap meet that I chose to not attend and Bill B. did attend. Bill noticed a bit of a wood structure issue in the stem blocking area of the DN after Jack had made his … Continue reading →

Here’s a fascinating list of Maine’s biggest lakes, along with the geologic history and recreational opportunities. Suffice it to say that iceboating is not one of the winter sports listed. https://www.lakelubbers.com/maine-largest-lakes-in-maine-acres-L30-C1/ Looks like less than freezing temps have decided to … Continue reading →

Denis Guertin reports that behind the Covid Curtain two of our favorite early season lakes will be sailable any day now. The larger of the two, Abenakis, above,is a bit of a mess, but just down the road and a … Continue reading →

The autumnal tease begins. Ice has come and gone in shady corners of local lakes. The rain barrel has had up to an inch of black ice and each morning on the way past I’d give it a whack just … Continue reading →

In reply to Pete. Pete: I have DN3157. Its an older boat but very solid. Good for entry level. In a weather tight single axle trailer. I haven’t sailed it for some years, but it’s all complete. More than 50 miles from Augusta, but you can have it for $1000. Bill Miskoe – Pittsfield NH 603-435-7700

DN wood mast. Shaped, tapered, beautiful $200 Danbury Ct 203 792 0382

Parts and pieces available or complete DN racing or cruising programs can be put together. -2 CSI/MBC Fuselage with or without hardware. -Aero ash/wrc/ash plank with jablonski kent style chocks n bars for 175-195 lb skipper -2019/2020 North Sails lightly used, excellent condition -MBC Female tooled hybrid blank tube- $1200 -Sherry mast complete- $1400 -DN Hu […]

DN’s For Sale in Maine Here are two nice DN’s in good shape and ready to go, runners aligned to a hair’s breadth. Both have ash stripper masts flying Bossett sails with foam core tapered battens and aluminum booms. They also have braided and tapered sheets, and are steered with sliding tillers. ECLIPSE was a project in conjunction with the famous rum maker f […]

Cockpit section of a DN hull, will make a good sidecar with very little effort. $50.oo. Located in Northeast Ct. sternsteeroldboat@gmail.com 860-429-8178

In reply to Jim Dye. Are the boats/trailer still available? Please text tim at 2027386336

DN stuff 1 pair 1″x 36″ stainless angle slush runner maple body / bronze bushing tri axel glass sides old carry bag ——— $500.00 1 pair 1/4″ x 30″ stainless insert runner wood body / ss bushing plastic laminate sides 1/2″ x 1″ alum bar stiffener ——– $400.00 Kenyon DN spar w halyard and pivot bushing ——- $250.00 DN runner plank ash / spruce / ash never used —— […]

2 Older DN Ice boats in Good Condition. (1) Traditional and (1) Banjo. Newer Sails, 2 sets of runners (Insert & Plate) for both boats, wood masts and booms. Sarns Hardware. Ready to go with 4 year old custom, all aluminum trailer for hauling and storage. Lightweight enough to roll out on the ice. Blue Boat $1,800, Green Boat $1200, Trailer not available […]

J14 #20 @ Bay Shore, Long Island CALL Peter Peterzendnt@verizon.net or 631)383-6991 >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 $4,750  now $3800

Black granite surface plate. 4″x12″x18″ . Used in machine shops to check accuracy of parts. Very flt surface within .0010. Very good cond. $125.oo Located in north east Ct. Paul Zucco 860-429-8178 sternsteeroldboat@gmail.com