zephyr rowing

 Peinert 26, 25, Zephyr and Dolphin Rowing Shells.

Our Boats Target rower Length Inches at waterline Weight rigged Construction Price Peinert 26 Racing boat for rowers 150 to 220 pounds 26' 11.0" 33 lbs. Bow Wing, 70% IM Carbon, 30% Kevlar, Honeycomb I-beam, Epoxy Resin, Silane Paint, Infused $8,500 (*) Peinert 25 Racing boat for rowers 110 to 170 pounds 25' 9.9" 30.5 lbs. Bow Wing, 70% IM Carbon, 30% Kevlar, Honeycomb I-beam, Epoxy Resin, Silane Paint, Infused $8,500 (*) Zephyr Great Family/Novice Boat, Fun in Open Water 19' 22.0" 43 lbs. Tube with stays rigger, Kevlar, Fiberglass, Carbon, Soric core, Honeycomb I-beam, Vinyl Ester Resin, Gel Coat, Infused $6,300 Dolphin Specialized Open Water Raceboat (Experts Only) 24' 13.0" 41 lbs. Tube with stays rigger, 70% IM Carbon, 30% Kevlar, Honeycomb Ibeam, Vinyl Ester Resin, Gel Coat $8,500 * - Call for discounted price for schools and clubs.

26 - Designed to Go Fast on Flat Water.

A boat that has 98% of the performance of the most expensive boats, yet is more durable and makes it easy to be a better rower. We retooled the original design in 2019 adding a new bow wing rigger and refining the shape to be smoother and faster with the same feel in the water as the original.

26’ Long 11.0” Waterline Beam 33 lbs. fully rigged 150 - 220 lbs rower weight $8,500.

25—Designed for Lightweight Women and Men.

The Peinert 25 is designed to be the fastest possible racing shell for the rower weighing between 110 and 170 pounds, yet it maintains the ruggedness and stability of the classic Peinert 26.

We retooled the original design in 2020, adding a new bow wing rigger and refining the shape to be smoother and faster with the same feel in the water as the original.

25’ Long 9.9” Waterline Beam 30.5 lbs. fully rigged 110 - 170 lbs rower weight $8,500.

Zephyr—Great for Novices and Open Water Boat for Experienced Oarsmen.

A great novice boat, its extremely tough design provides years of trouble free use for a school or club. It is designed to be stable enough for a novice to feel comfortable on the first row, yet provide the necessary feedback to improve technique.

19’ Long 22” Waterline Beam 43 lbs. fully rigged A wide range of rower weight $6,300.

Dolphin — A Specialized Open Water Racing Boat.

Slightly wider and more stable than a racing single. The high gunnels, flat keel, flared sides and slightly higher seat allow you to row through chop or rolling waves. A proven winner in open water racing.

Zephyr 14.

The Zephyr was designed as a delightful daysailer inspired by 1870-designed Melonseeds and Seaford Skiffs of the New Jersey and New York coast. These boats were used as rowing and sailing-hunting boats. With a large cockpit and the reserve buoyancy of a decked design they were capable of going out in a variety of weather and sea conditions.

The Zephyr uses a spritsail rig with a low aspect sail plan that is stable and remarkably fast. This is the type of boat that you can both teach your kids to sail with, and keep yourself satisfied on a spirited evening sail at the end of the days struggles. She is lightweight enough to be cartopped, but if I were to use her I would invest in a small trailer. I could keep all the gear in the boat protected with a cockpit canvas cover, ready to hook up to my truck and trailer her down to the ramp for an evenings sail.

She’s small enough that I can handle her alone and selfishly enjoy some time with only myself to pick on. Plans are of course available and she can be built in just over 100 hours time. Let’s quit writing and get started building a Zephyr so I can get some sailing in before the spring breezes give out.

The Devlin Zephyr is available in study and construction plans .