Capacity
is three adults. If the wind doesn't suit, you can row the Skerry all day
long. With a long, easy glide and excellent tracking a cruise under oars alone
can be contemplated, averaging 3.5 knots for hours at a time. Two rowing positions
permit the Skerry to be rowed with one, two, or three adults on board.
The Skerry uses
exclusive patented lapstrake construction to achieve maximum strength with minimum
weight. The sides are 6mm Okoume, while the bottom is 9mm, sheathed with fiberglass
for those hard beach landings. The interior includes 9mm Okoume frames and sealed
air tanks at the bow and stern for buoyancy. The Skerry measures 15'0" overall
and 4'6" wide. Draft is 5", or with the daggerboard down, 30". The rudder kicks
up easily for beach landings.
Skerry
Length 15'
Beam 4' 6"
$4,295
Build it yourself at
our Boat Building School $2,895
Our
Skerry is that rare boat combining excellent rowing and sailing qualities into
one attractive craft. This is the perfect boat in which to mount an expedition
in protected waters, cruising from beach to beach and camping on shore. Sail
when there's wind, row when there's not. You'll cover the miles either way.
The sprit rig is easy to setup and handle, powerful for its size, and stows
inside the hull for convenience. The hull is stable and
buoyant, whether you're running in choppy seas or lifting over motorboat wakes.
