A very simple 18’x 5’2’’ ply sharpie drawn with a simple unstayed sprit boom rig and a ply centreboard. Ideal for estuary cruising and an excellent ‘big’ boat for first time construction. In it’s basic form 10 sheets of 3/8’’ ply and 1 sheet of 1/2’’ ply are used.
Below is an example of the Drake 18 by Adrian While.
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Drake 18' Sharpie Particulars |
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| LOA | 18' | 5.49m |
| Beam | 5'2" | 1.58m |
| Hull Mid Depth | 1'6" | 0.46m |
| Draft | 5"/2'2" | 0.13/0.66m |
| Sail Area | 143 sq.ft | 13.3 sq.m |
| Approx. Dry Weight | 441 lbs | 200 kg |
| Hull Shape | Sharpie - flat bottom single chine | |
| Construction Method | Ply on frame and stitch and tape | |
| Major plywood requirements for hull | 10 sheets of 9mm + 1 sheet of 12mm Exterior or marine plywood | |
| Guidance Use | 5 + adults | |
| Drawing/Design Package | 2 x A1 drawings + 3 x A4 instruction sheets | |
