DN ICEBOAT
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 12 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Displacement | 120 lb |
About the DN ICEBOAT
Hull width: 1.75' Approx. all up weight: 120 lbs. The DN is the largest iceboat class in the world, so named because it was the winner of an iceboat design contest sponsored by the Detroit News in 1937. First called the BLUE STREAK 60. (60 sq. ft. meas. SA) It's unknown how many have actually been built, but The IDNIYRA currently (2007) has about 2000 members (1000 in North America and 1000 in Europe), representing 20 countries. A World Championship is held each year, with the site alternating between North America and Europe. There are also North American and European Championsips held each year, as well as numerous other international and local regattas.
The DN Iceboat is a specialized ice sailing craft designed by Archie Arroll, with production records indicating a build year of 1937 and an unknown total hull count. Built by various manufacturers, this 12.0 ft LOA vessel represents a specific era of ice yacht design with a rotating spar cat rig.
- Best for:
- This boat is exclusively suited for experienced ice sailors seeking a lightweight, high-performance platform for frozen lakes and rivers, rather than water-based cruising.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of only 120.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 6.49, this vessel is strictly for ice sailing and has zero offshore or bluewater capability.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other vintage ice yachts from the 1930s-1950s era with similar rotating spar configurations and low displacement, such as the DN series variants or early North American ice yachts.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the DN ICEBOAT yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 12ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DN ICEBOATyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a DN ICEBOAT? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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