An 18-ft. knockabout sloop with a simple, sharpie-type hull and low building cost.
For day sailing or short cruises on protected waters, this smart and able sloop is ideal for the man who’s building a boat on a limited budget. Because her hull lines are taken from those of the Chesapeake Bay Sharpie, she’s about the easiest and cheapest craft that can be built without sacrificing sound construction and good sailing qualities. Like the Sharpie, she’s flat bottomed and as easy to frame and plank as a skiff, and with the centerboard up only draws about 10 inches of water. The large cockpit will hold a good-sized party on day trips and for a couple of young fellows who don’t mind a few minor discomforts, the small cabin provides snug shelter for overnight or week-end cruises. The rig is of the knockabout type with 157 sq. ft. of sail that will drive the boat reasonably fast when she’s sailed slightly heeled, as all sharpies should be handled. While no engine has been shown on the plans, there’s no reason why a small aircooled inboard couldn’t be installed aft of the centerboard trunk and a shaft and propeller fitted at the end of the skeg.
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