The Sailing and Motor Dinghy
At the La Rochelle Boat Show, we discovered a particularly clever little rigid dinghy that offers an alternative to inflatable tenders.
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Publié le
18/11/2025
Par
Emmanuel van Deth
Numéro :
205
Parution :
Jan.
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Feb.
2026
Our video: 
Stable, self-bailing, and unsinkable, the Barket 2.8 can be powered by a regular outboard motor, an electric motor... or the wind! Its sail kit includes a mast, a sail with vertical battens, a rudder, a daggerboard, and all the required hardware. Although the Barket drifts a little to leeward in light airs – picking up again after tacking, for example - it quickly regains its course and is fun and easy to handle. Thanks to a rear hatch, the entire rig can be stored in the hull - a very clever feature!
Read our full review in a forthcoming issue.
Technical Specifications
Builder: Faursail
Material: GRP
Length: 9’2” (2.8 m)
Beam: 4’11” (1.5 m)
Weight: 110 lbs (50 kg)
Maximum engine power: 8 hp
Number of people: 2
Price: € 2,458 ex-tax
