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The Rebel is a one design class sailboat. All Rebel hulls are produced from the same mold. Rebels are built to the class rules and cannot be changed or modified by the boat builder unless authorized by the Class. This is the basic definition of all one design class sail boats.

Nickels Boat Works builds the Rebel and several other one design class sail boats. They are known world wide for quality and strict attention to class rules. The Rebel is built to last a life time with some over 50 years old and still sailing.

The Rebel Sailing brochure shows photos with the typical crew of two, but the Rebel can also be day sailed with six passengers in the roomy cockpit. With its large steel center board, it is extremely stable and always comfortable to sail.

Rebel specifications;

Overall length - 16' 1 4"
Beam - 6' 7 1/2"
Draft - 3' 6"
Sail area - 166 Sq Ft

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WHAT'S NEW

30 Nov 13 - Add the photo below from the Grand Rapids regatta last summer. Thanks to Mary Vorel for the names.

27 Nov 13 - Found this video on uTube.

9 Nov 13 - Our Contacts are now current.

17 Oct 13 - Rebel 4130 has been sold.

4 Oct 13 - Rebel 1002 has been sold.

9 Sept 13 - R2125 is sold. Rebel 4130 is listed on the Buy/Sell page.

18 Aug 13 - Rebel 3939 is for sale.

7 Jul 13 - 2152 boat ad updated.

26 Jul 13 - The Hank Hodgson Rebel parts add is updated. Rebel 1002 is for sale on the Buy/Sell page.

1 Jul 13 - The latest Rabble is now available.

28 Jun 13 - Rebel 2152 is listed on the Buy/Sell page.

9 Jun 13 - The latest enews from Bruce. Important Nationals information.

30 May 13 - Used sails on the Buy/Sell page.

12 May 13 - Here is a 2013 Rebel Schedule.

8 May 13 - Rebel 42 is for sale.

3 Apr 13 - Added an archived article from Sailing World highlighting the Rebel.

Left to Right: Scott Wright, Jay Topping, Neil Robb, Justin Lovell, Pat Topping, Chad Coberly, Carl Erickson, Michelle Coberly, Snipe Sailor, Cherie Schaafsma, Soren Wright, Carla Grant, Ken Nelson, Snipe Sailor, Jack McAllister, Harrison Vanderground, Snipe Sailor, ??? behind him, Donny Marwin, Leanne Daglow, ???, Rich Grant, Hazel McGovern, Casey McGovern, Mary Vorel, Jason Vanderground with Simon, ???, Pat Vorel, Bruce Nowak, Rowan McDougherty, Bruce's crew

Grand Rapids Sept 2013 (Half are Rebels and half are Snipes)