The Schooner Adirondack IV is the newest of the Scarano boats. She arrived in Newport at the end of June after being built at the Scarano Yard in Albany, NY. She is a knockabout schooner. She has a traditional double gaff-rig, a design which can be reefed or shortened easily as well as handled by just two crew and a captain. The great extended cockpit design, built with guests in mind, is borrowed from the ADK II design and is perfect for public trips and private charters alike.
The spars are carbon fiber, one of the many breaks from a traditional wooden sailboat in favor of utilizing modern technology. It will only take two people to raise the 1,400’ mainsail by hand multiple times a day. She has twin engines that will help navigating the tight docking quarters at Bowens Wharf, as well as provide redundancy.
The schooner Adirondack IV was built, practically, for a specific dock on Bowens Wharf in Newport, RI where she operates commercially. At 90’ in length she is a blend of the traditional and the modern, built by a designer and a yard that loves classic wooden boats, and is also excited by the possibilities of new technology and loves introducing people to sailing.
“A really great way to spend a couple of hours! Went on the two hour sunset sailing harbor tour. The crew explained everything about what would happen before we left the dock, so there were no interruptions during the voyage. They pointed out local attractions during the trip, but it never felt forced or distracting. The weather was perfect, and the sunset was magical. I was traveling from England with my partner and, after spending a few days walking around the city, this was the perfect way to relax. Definitely recommended to anyone who likes being on the water and enjoys peace and quiet and a classic sailing experience!.”
– Customer Testimonial