From Our Collection | Penn Yan Aerodinghy (NX) | |
Penn Yan introduced the Aerodinghy model in 1948, and it became a mainstay in their product line through 1964, shortly before conversion was made from wooden to fiberglass hull construction.
 While slightly heavier than the Rowing Dinghy model they replaced, Aerodinghies were built to be powered by a small outboard motor, if desired. They were offered in 7 ft, 8 ft, and 9 ft lengths.
The Aerodinghy shown here is the 9 ft JX model. It was one of a pair purchased for use on a 61 ft Trumpy yacht in 1951, where they served as tenders until 1988. This boat was then stored by the yacht’s captain at that time until donation to the Museum in 2010. |
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