Norwalk Island Sharpie 29 extended

  • 05 Jan 2021 10:08
    Message # 9685635

    Hello to all members,
    I stumbled upon this advert, that might interest aour friends from Australia and New Zealand:https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/macleay-island/sail-boats/norwalk-island-sharpie-29-extended/1264517771

    I would go for it, if it was in Europe...

    Meanwhile, I wish you all a happy/happier year 2021. Take care of yourselves.

    Patrick

  • 05 Jan 2021 17:37
    Reply # 9695041 on 9685635

    A very interesting find indeed.

    At a great initial asking price too if it has no major issues.

  • 05 Jan 2021 22:17
    Reply # 9701459 on 9685635

    I met this boat in North Queensland in 2013-4, and published photos of it under sail in one of my articles about cruising on Arion.  It was very fast.  However, I know it late suffered serious rot problems below the waterline (plywood construction), due to being neglected by a subsequent owner.  To what extent these have been addressed I do not know.  As with any boat, survey with care.

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