Very light use and a complete rare design for fun on the water.
This is normally stored inside when not in use or enjoyed on fresh water. Completely gone through in 2018 by a former Chris-Craft builder.
Stock #176116
The Little Leon is a scale replica of the Square Sail Brigantine "Leon". She was entirely hand built from scratch.
A complete one of a kind! Exact 1/8th scale of the famed square rigged Norwegian Brigantine "Leon".
Only continue looking if interested in a conversation starter that will turn heads every where it's sailed and docked.
A unique hand-made design which is also able to be disassembled and trailered on the included trailer.
Seating for 6-8 people enjoy a fantastic sail and steady ride thanks to the onboard water ballast system.
The hull sides are Australian hardwood with masts made of American Pine.
MAST: Two masts made of pine wood.
MAST STEP: The fore mast is stepped on the forward ballast bulkhead. The aft mast is stepped in the bilge
SPREADERS: Four spreaders on the fore mast.
SHROUDS AND STAYS:
The forward mast has eight shrouds both port and starboard, all made of nylon rope. Five are 1/4", one is 3/16", one is 5/32", and one is 3/32".
The aft mast has six shrouds on each side, all nylon rope.
There are four 1/4", one 5/32", and one 3/32".
The foremast also has a total of six upper shrouds. The fore stays are attached to the bowsprit.
The back stay of the forward mast is attached to the aft mast.
BOOMS: There is a bowsprit and a bow boom.
TURNBUCKLES: There are no turnbuckles rather dead-eyes.
CHAIN PLATES: The chain plates are Futtlocks. They are 1/8" bronze rods attached to the topsides then attached to the dead-eyes.
MAST SUPPORTERS: Hardwood mast partner and mast step, reported as serviceable.
SAILS
MAINSAIL: There are four square sails on the forward mast. Three stay sails (jibs). There are gaff rigged sails on the aft mast.
