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Sunday, September 19, 2010

‘Sharpy’

'Sharpy'

'Sharpy' again

Concept

I’ve had it in mind for a number of years to get hold of ‘Sharpy’, Derek Munnion’s unique, drop keel sailing sharpie which is like a wide decked canoe with a small transom stern. He designed and built this plywood vessel some years ago when we both exhibited boats at the Beale Boat Show. My ‘Micro’ was at the DCA stand which was only a stones throw away from his. Despite pleading with him, he has never parted with his beloved ‘Sharpy’. Therefore, it looks as though I am left with the only alternative, and that is to build my own!


Those who have been following my Blog will be aware of the struggle I’ve been having on deciding my next boat project. I’ve been looking at all manner of small sailing craft, either to build or to buy. I’ve not yet made a decision, but ‘Sharpy’ is high on the list of options. I’ve even got around to asking Derek for a set of building plans, and they should be delivered to my home within the next few days.


If I had the cash, I would consider getting hold of a Hobie Adventure Island Trimaran, but I would need to find £3,495, which is way out of the question. A much cheaper alternative would be to build a Chesepeake 17 Kayak Trimaran, or the equivalent boat in the UK, namely the Mill Creek trimaran. On balance, I think I prefer Derek’s ‘Sharpy’. To see why, have a look at a previous Blog.* I’ve cooled a little to building a clone or replica of Matt Layden’s ‘Illusion’.



Info


Plans for building ‘Sharpy’ can be obtained from Derek Munnion via janmunnion@tiscali.co.uk . Study plans are £4.00 and full building plans are £40.00 – that’s for the UK. A small extra charge is made to cover the postal fees for those outside of the UK.



Links


An Article by Gavin Atkin that mentions Derek’s ‘Sharpy’ and my ‘Micro’

http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/02/articles/threemen/index.htm

My Article about the Hobie Island Adventure Trimaran

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2010/01/hobie-island-adventure-trimaran.html

My Article about the Hobie Mirage Tandem Trimaran

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2010/03/hobie-mirage-tandem-trimaran.html

*My Article about the CLC Mill Creek Trimaran

http://bills-log.blogspot.com/2010/01/clc-mill-creek-65-trimaran.html

Brighton Canoes, Hobie Island Adventure £3,495

http://www.brighton-canoes.co.uk/productpages/hobie-kayaks/adventure-island.htm

Chesepeake Light Craft Trimaran

http://smalltrimarans.com/blog/?p=3674
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5 comments:

  1. Bursledon Blogger6:16 pm

    Bill, have you seen the Weta tri,

    http://www.wetamarine.com/specifications.html

    I was thinking an old laser with a couple of outriggers fitted and a big jib ....

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  2. William Serjeant10:14 pm

    Thanks. The Weta certainly looks fun, but somehow I can't see myself dashing from one outrigger to the other while tacking the boat. I'm looking for a more sedate option, preferably a boat that will give me some protection from the elements, as with 'Sharpy'. No athleticism is required to sail her, and she's much simpler to set up than a Weta - a lot cheaper too. A Laser fitted with outriggers is a great idea that might appeal to someone younger and more agile than myself.

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  3. Fernando Costa5:29 am

    Hi Bill!

    I published a post yesterday telling my readers the number of times (4) I had talked about your log this year and that I will comment 10 citations of your texts.

    Look!

    http://estreladalvacabofrio.blogspot.com/2010/12/o-sharpy-de-mestre-bill-0-arquitetura.html

    Pay attention that the digital translators can commit some nonsenses... The crazy writers like me too!

    Have a nice day!

    Fernando, from Cabo Frio, Brazil, South Hot Atlantic

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  4. Fernando Costa3:01 pm

    Bill - Those who have been following my Blog will be aware of the struggle I’ve been having on deciding my next boat project.

    Fernando – This is the most important part of the project of construction, to choose what kind of boat we want to construct. - Why? - Because every process is...

    Full comment text in portuguese here:

    http://estreladalvacabofrio.blogspot.com/2010/12/o-sharpy-de-mestre-bill-1-arquitetura.html

    Good winds master Bill

    Fernando Costa, from Cabo Frio, Brazil, Hot South Atlantic Ocean

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  5. Fernando Costa11:31 am

    Bill - I’ve been looking at all manner of small sailing craft, either to build or to buy. I’ve not yet made a decision, but ‘Sharpy’ is high on the list of options.
    Fernando - Reading this extract, a megalomaniac fancy occurred me. I wanted to be rich and powerful the sufficient to order the construction of all the sail-boats that master Bill searched. He did not say how many, but I imagine that they had been 30. Later I would construct a shed to keep them well next to the beach of Peró. And each day I would ...
    Find the full comment in Portuguese here:

    http://estreladalvacabofrio.blogspot.com/2010/12/o-sharpy-de-mestre-bill-2-arquitetura.html

    Good winds master Bill!

    Fernando Costa, from Cabo Frio, Brazil, Hot South Atlantic Ocean.

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