Little Egret

Description

The Little Egret is a Munroe-style sharpie designed by Australian naval architect Ross Lillistone as a modern interpretation of traditional shallow-water sailing craft. Built primarily by amateur home builders using stitch-and-glue plywood construction, this design represents Lillistone's approach to creating simple yet capable boats that can be constructed under basic conditions—one notable example was built by an owner/builder working under a tarp on an outdoor deck. While exact production numbers aren't documented, the design has attracted dedicated builders worldwide who appreciate its combination of traditional sharpie characteristics with modern construction techniques. The boat features Lillistone's signature sharp entry for cutting through chop, low wetted surface for efficiency, and multi-mode capability suitable for sailing, rowing, and light motoring, making it an ideal day-sailer for coastal exploration and shallow-water adventures.