Tideway Dinghies
François Vivier Ilur 4.44m Lug Rig Sail-and-Oar Dinghy / Open Dayboat
Price: £5,950.00 Short Description : For sale: François Vivier Ilur 4.44m traditional lug rig sail-and-oar dinghy / open dayboat. Good usable condition and only used a handful of times. Complete with basic road trailer, sails and oars suitable for launch… For Sale : François Vivier Ilur 4.44m Lug Rig Sail-and-Oar Dinghy / Open Dayboat - click for more details More like this : Tideway Dinghies for sale - click for all listings of this class County - Cheshire
More about the Tideway Dinghies boat
The Tideway family of boats is known for traditional styling, forgiving handling and broad versatility. Originally associated with Percy Blandford designs, Tideways have been used for day sailing, rowing, motoring and gentle cruising for decades.
Their appeal lies in their classic looks, practical layout and low-stress sailing character, making them popular with families, traditional boat enthusiasts and sailors who value simplicity over outright pace.
Sailing Experience and Performance
The Tideway range is built around comfort, stability and simple traditional sailing. It is better suited to relaxed cruising, rowing and estuary use than handicap racing, and remains appealing because of its seaworthiness, charm and versatility.
Tideway Alternatives
If you're considering alternatives to buying a Tideway dinghy, these traditional and cruising boats are worth exploring:
- Wanderer – practical family dinghy with modern build (PY 1201)
- Wayfarer – larger and faster cruising dinghy (PY 1107)
- Drascombe Lugger – classic open dayboat for cruising and exploration
- Character Boats Post Boat – GRP traditional-style daysailer
- Laser Stratos Keel – modern family-friendly sailing platform (PY 1108 for Stratos Centreboard)
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