Looking for Princess Sharpie sailors

[Sailing-Randy]

I am looking at the differences between the Princess Sharpie design by B and B Yacht designers and the Norwalk Island Sharpies. I am lookiing for someone with experience sailing the Princess Sharpie. NIS owners are welcome too, it'sa just that I already have one very experienced and competent person commenting on thier performance and I would like a little balance before making a decision.

I did try the search function and contacted the one person there who decided not to build it :(
If you want to view the discussion it is at

http://media5.hypernet.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=001738

So if you have sailed either design please contribute to the above post. Thanks!

[ 07-14-2002, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: Sailing-Randy ]

[ahp]

Randy,

I cannot answer your question, but am interested in sharpies. Where can I find more about Princes Sharpies? I have never heard of them. Is there a web site, with photos or drawings?

Art

[Sailing-Randy]

Hi Art!

Sorry this took so long to respond. I tried once, but the computer locked up and then something else happened...and now I noticed I had not responded when I thought I did. redface.gif

Here is the web link to see the drawings of the Princess 22. If you ask they will send you a line drawing of the new 26. Very nice people, BTW.

http://www.bandbyachtdesigns.com/

[capt jake]

Randy, I also have the plans for the Princess. Thye are on hold for a while. To my knowledge your best bet is to call Graham and talk to him about sailing. He can probably put you in touch with Chick (who owns the only completed Princess that I am aware of).
Graham said she sailed solid and was easy to single hand, due to the cat ketch rig.

The 26' Princess is being designed at the request of another one of his customers.

I am working on a smaller boat at present, trying to convince ms. 'vertically challenged' that there will be plenty of room. :D

Grahams plans are really straight forward. I have several pieces completed for when I pull the plans out again.

Anyway, I didn't help you much, but good luck! smile.gif
Jake