MC Scow Specifications

Length................................16 feet Beam......................................5'8" Hull...............................Fiberglass Wgt...................................420 lbs. Crew........................................1-2
Spar..............................Aluminum
Sail Area
Main................................135 sq.ft.

MC SCOW THE ONE DESIGN SCREAMER

The MC Scow is a  simple, stable and fast MC Scow is the 16 foot cat rigged flat bottomed racing machine.

The MC is a simple one sail design that is trailerable with any vehicle and rigged in 20 minutes. The boat can be single handed or sailed with a skipper, but for lighter sailors, or when the wind comes up, the spacious large cockpit easily accommodates a second crew member. The boat is so stable that you can easily get on and off the dock, walk down the side, and around the bow with no instability.

The Scow is a very flat bottomed boat that, when sailed on a reach or a run, can skip along to top of the water on a plane at very high speeds. Instead of a centerboard, the scow has two bilge boards that extend outward at a slight angle. When the scow heels on its side, the water line is extended and the wetted surface area is greatly reduced. In order to increase the water line, and maintain a good planing surface, the bow of the boat is rounded.

When the scow heels, the leeward board is pointing straight down in the water, which adds to the boat’s upwind stability and pointing ability. The windward board is then retracted into the hull. The skipper’s weight is now farther away from the center of gravity, adding to the boat’s balance.

The shape of the hull, combined with a large sail plan (135 sq ft), makes for a very fast and stable ride. If you check the handicap ratings, you will find that the MC, despite being only 16 feet long, can keep pace with many of the larger racing boats.

The MC Scow is a stable, simple, very fast ride. For the beginner, or the seasoned veteran, the boat provides an affordable opportunity to race competitively without the hassles of a larger boat.