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Boston Whaler Squall - $1,450 (Eden Prairie)
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Mainly used as our dinghy for our once per year trip to Lake Superior.
Boston Whaler Squall
Description
The Boston Whaler Squall is a compact fiberglass sailing dinghy introduced in 1965 by Boston Whaler (USA), designed by naval architect Hermann G. Chapelle. As one of the company's earliest forays into sailboats (predating the Harpoon series), it's a lightweight, versatile centerboard daysailer optimized for recreational use, training, or as a tender on lakes, ponds, or sheltered coastal waters. The Squall's round-bottom hull (unlike the flat-bottomed power Whalers) provides smoother sailing, while its foam-core construction ensures unsinkability—a signature Whaler feature. Available with Marconi (Bermudan) cat rig standard, plus optional sliding gunter or lateen rigs, it was marketed for simplicity and portability, with production running until 1985 (around 1,000+ units built). Today, it's a collectible vintage favorite, often praised for its durability and charm, though its round hull can feel rolly compared to modern flat-bottom designs. At under 10 feet, the Squall is ideal for solo or duo use, with quick rigging and shallow draft for beaching. Owners highlight its towing stability as a tender and ability to float level when swamped, as famously shown in 1960s brochures with overloaded examples.