This sharpie was launched at Lake Wyvenhoe, Queensland, Australia. It was built by John Hockings over six months, and was inspired by Bill Schwicker's Egret and his 3 fathom sharpie. Hockings' search for drawings for a canoe-sterned 20' sharpie in the style of Schwicker's boats led to Ross Lillistone who drew the beautiful lines for him. The boat will live in the Great Sandy Straits, a boating haven adjacent to the World Heritage listed Fraser Island.
Design Specs
LOA:
20′
0″
Beam:
4′
11″
Designer Name:
Ross Lillistone
Type/Rig/Power:
sharpie ketch/ leg o' mutton sprit rig
Builder Name:
John Hockings
Home Port:
Poona, Queensland
Launching Date:
July 12, 2012