In the next issue of yachting, directions and plans for completing the sharpie will be given in a second and final article (continued on the next page). how to build a sharpie part ii the most boat for the least cost. Plans, sharpie 600 - 250 eur purchase sharpie 600 is designed as a daysailer and weekender, a use most boats are put to, regardless of their design purpose. the design brief for sharpie 600 goes like this:. The plans show basic construction and rig but the designs may be adapted for many different uses, ie., open motor fishing, beach camping, coastal trekking etc. the north american sharpie, upon which these designs are based, is a study in functional simplicity. they have high initial stability and are efficient sailing boats..
The "genuine" new haven sharpie of the same overall length was about one foot narrower than the lines of the boat shown herewith. we increased the beam and the amount of flare in order to increase the amount of stability and to provide a drier boat. both of these alterations proved good. plans for new hope are $85. Old boats. free and low-cost boat plans . coot - a 22' chesapeake bay sharpie (plans updated) i much admire the sharpie for its simplicity of construction and stability under sail. coot is a throwback to the days when sharpies dominated the chesapeake bay.. Jangadas are traditional fishing boat on the north coast of brazil, originally simple log rafts. the jangada 488 is a special surf scow, with the choice of a bermudian or a crab claw rig, barn door or lifting rudder, and optional seating wings..
