The Abaco Rage Sailing Syndicate has three Bahamian work boats that are raced in the national regattas, the first, the Abaco Rage, being used in local sailing competitions and the annual Regatta Time in Abaco weekly racing event up and down the cays.
Abaco Rage
LOA: 28′
Beam: 10′ 4″
Draft: 6′ – 6′ 6″
Mast: 65′ (61′ 11′ over deck)
Boom: 38′ long and 6×8″ tall
Crew: 10-20 people depending on wind
Builder: Man-O-War Boat Builders
Lonesome Dove
LOA: 22′
Beam: 6′ 2″
Draft: 5′ +
Mast: N/A
Boom: N/A
Crew: 5-7 people depending on wind
Builder: Mark Knowles, Long Island
Conchy Joe
LOA: 14′
Beam: 49 1/2″
Draft: 32″
Mast: 29′
Boom: 19′
Crew: 2-3 people
Builder: Mark Malone/Chris Thompson, Hope Town
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