30' Monk Sloop

[andy scheen]

I just bought a new old boat and I'm trying to find out a bit more about both the boat and the design itself. The info I have right now is sparse and less than 100% reliable. The boat is a 30'x8'6"x5'2" sloop w/ 3/4 rig,full keel and a rounded cabin top with 1" cedar over oak. Very similar to other disigns of the era, nothing unusual. The name is "Folly" acording to a 2 year old survey. I've been told it was built in Alaska in 1949 to a Monk design. Around here Monk is known for his powerboat's although I know he drew some sailboats as well. Does any know where I might be able to gether some more info on either the design or the boat itself? Several hours of web searching have turned up nothing.Thanks in advance.

[Jamie Hascall]

I'd check in with the Center for Wooden Boats as there are definitely folks hanging out there who have done lots of study on the local designers and archives of plans that are around. I'm sure they will know who to point you to as a Monk authority. Norm Blanchard is also still around and did a lot of work with Monk. He may have some interesting tales for you.

Good luck
Jamie

[Terry Etapa]

How about Monk?

Edwin Monk & Son
270 Madison Ave S
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: (206) 842-2167

[plimsol]

At the Center for Wooden Boats, in the library is a binder with a large number of Ed Monk designs. It is not complete, but almost any of his designs that were published in yachting magazines should be in there. I may have missed a few when I was compiling it.
A second source is the Seattle Public Library - Sea Magazine and Rudder. A word to the wise, do your home work before you contact the Naval Architect.