Buying a Boat

We understand that the purchase of a rowing shell represents a substantial investment. Size, rigger and model information are presented here. There is also information about boat stiffness and what it takes to go faster.

DirigoUSA can provide financing to accommodate your budget. Trade-ins may be applied to new boat purchase price. Leasing and Lease/Purchase Plans are also available.

We stand ready to help you row the Best!

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Eight: $22,500
Four: $11,500

Shell	ZXE	SLX	SE
Eight	$18,800	$17,500	$15,600
Four	9,900	9,400	8,900
Four, Coxless	9,800	9,400	8,900
Quad Scull	10,600	10,100	9,600
Pair	7,200
Double Scull	7,600
Pair/Double Conv.	7,900
Single	4,400

Dirigos are built in four different weight Categories.

Category	Minimum Weight	Maximum Weight
Extra Lightweight	100lb	135lb
Lightweight	135lb	165lb
Midweight	165lb	185lb
Heavyweight	185lb	210lb

The following considerations are important:
Shells built for heavyweight/midweight crews can be designed to be rigged for lighter crews. A lightweight crew in a heavyweight boat will experience some difficulty "setting up" (balancing) the shell. Proper rigging will minimize this problem.

A shell built for a lightweight crew will not accommodate midweight/heavyweight crews since the boat's waterline will be too high to rig the boat properly.


	If you have a non-typical crew in a particular season it may be advisable to rent a shell for that season, rather than make a long term commitment to a shell size that is not consistent with the typical needs of your rowing program.


	If your water conditions tend to be rough, a larger shell will help to minimize the amount of water taken in the boat. In general, unless your budget permits a full fleet of all shell sizes, a larger shell will be more versatile addition to your fleet.


	Dirigo shells can be supplied with any style rigger:

	The two most common styles are:


		Standard Dirigo Euro Douglas Empacher Carbon

	Standard Dirigo Euro


	Characteristics common to standard Dirigo and Euro riggers:


	Both styles are equally stiff. Shell price is the same for both. Backstay is the same design for both standard Dirigo and Euro. Concept II oarlock supplied on both.


	Why use Dirigo riggers?


	This style is by far the most common rigger in use today and is, therefore, the most familiar to coaches and rowers.


	Why use Euro riggers?


	Euro riggers are easier to rig. Pitching is accomplished with Concept II oarlock inserts. Spread changes do not require repitching. Outboard pitch is accomplished by bending rigger with a special tool, but no parts changes are required. Rigger weight is 1/2# less than standard Dirigo.


	When ordering your new Dirigo you will need to specify the following rigger dimensions:


	Minimum/maximum seat to oarlock height. Minimum/maximum spread ( of shell to oarlock pin (pin to pin for sculling)) Outboard (lateral) pitch (1 degree is most common) Port or Starboard stroke: Dirigo shells may be rigged for either Port or Starboard stroke with one set of riggers, however, it is probable that some "shimming" will be required when moving riggers to a different seat.


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