Norfolk Oyster
Description
The Norfolk Oyster stands as a masterpiece of traditional British boat design, created by the legendary naval architect John Leather and brought to modern production by Neil Thompson Boats in North Norfolk. This 17-foot gunter-rigged dayboat has established itself as the benchmark for high-quality, traditional GRP construction since its introduction, combining the timeless aesthetics of classic wooden clinker-built boats with modern, low-maintenance materials.
Construction Details
| Designer | John Leather |
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| Builder | Neil Thompson Boats |
| Length | 16.833 ft |
| LOA | 16.833 ft |
| LWL | 15.330 ft |
| Beam | 6.180 ft |
| Displacement | 1320 lb |
| Ballast | 400 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.833 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.833 ft |
| Year Built | 1989 |
The standard boat dimensions
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Blueprints
Sails
Norfolk Oyster - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
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| Foot | 5.75 ft - (1753 mm) |
| Leech | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 4.9 ft - (1494 mm) |
| Area | 35.55 ft² |
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Norfolk Oyster - 4-SIDED SAIL
| Luff | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
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| Foot | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | 20.958 ft - (6388 mm) |
| Head | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Diagonal | 12.83 ft - (3911 mm) |
| Comments | Gaff Main, two rows of reef points |
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