Egret Sharpie 28
Description
The Egret Sharpie 28 is a modern adaptation of Ralph Middleton Munroe’s historic 1886 Egret, a 28’2” flat-bottomed sharpie sailboat designed for the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay, Florida. Re-envisioned by naval architects like Joel White and Dave Dillion in the 1980s, with plans refined by WoodenBoat and builders like John Swain, this sharpie retains the original’s shoal-draft simplicity and speed while incorporating modern construction techniques (e.g., plywood/epoxy). It’s a lightweight, trailerable day-sailor or micro-cruiser for 4–6, ideal for coastal exploration, beaching, or racing in light airs. Known for its striking gaff-rigged silhouette and forgiving handling, it’s a favorite among wooden boat enthusiasts, with dozens built since the revival. The design balances traditional aesthetics with practical performance, earning accolades like “a sharpie that sails like a dream” in WoodenBoat forums.
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Blueprints
Sails
Egret Sharpie 28 - GAFF MAIN
| Luff | 15.25 ft - (4648 mm) |
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| Foot | 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | 19.92 ft - (6072 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 77.93 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Head | 6.083 ft - (1854 mm) |
| Area | * 121.59 ft² |
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Egret Sharpie 28 - GAFF MAIN
| Luff | 15.083 ft - (4597 mm) |
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| Foot | 9.67 ft - (2947 mm) |
| Leech | 18.58 ft - (5663 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 76.03 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 15.83 ft - (4825 mm) |
| Head | 5 ft - (1524 mm) |
| Area | * 106.31 ft² |
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