2005, Custom Built, Norwalk Islands Sharpie 31

Beautiful 2005 CUSTOM-BUILT NORWALK ISLANDS SHARPIE 31' ketch!

This is a beautiful freshwater vessel, you can tell the owners have loved her. The owner states that all systems, electronics and mechanics work as they should.

Get ready to set sail. Adventure Awaits.

Stock #299481 - Beautiful 2005 CUSTOM-BUILT NORWALK ISLANDS SHARPIE 31' ketch!The Monkey's Fist is a 31' Norwalk Islands cruising ketch designed by marine architect Bruce Kirby and built by the Erickson Brothers. Launched in 2005 on Lake Pepin, she is a joy to sail and a thing of beauty. This vessel features a cold molded hull comprised of laminations of Western Red Cedar and Philippine Mahogany bonded with epoxy and skinned with fiberglass cloth infused with epoxy which combines the strength and flexibility of wood with the easy maintenance of fiberglass. Hollow Douglas Fir masts and spars finished bright with marine varnish. Dacron sails in Egyptian cotton tint made by UK Sails of Chicago including a mainsail, mizzen sail, working jib, storm jib, and a genoa. Bronze port lights, winches, cleats, and roller car tracks.A 9.9 HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine sits in an enclosed lazarette installed on a crane that allows the motor to be lifted form the water when sailing.With the centerboard up she draws less than 2 feet of water, but due to the 2500 lb keel shoe, she is self-righting. Gimbaled, stainless steel propane stove top and oven in the galley, and a propane grill for outdoor cooking. Propane tanks are located in their separate vented locker outside of the cabin. The boat has a 40-gallon freshwater capacity with a sink and a faucet in both the galley and the head which includes a self-composting toilet. Naturally finished woods thoughout include walnut, maple, Phillipine mahogany, Douglas Fir, Osage Orange and cedar. Sleeps 5 persons comfortably. The original building plans are included with the boat. Only sailed in freshwaterPlease submit any and ALL offers - your offer may be accepted! Submit your offer today!At Pop Yachts, we will always provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to schedule a survey for an independent analysis. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory survey results.You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this boat.Selling your boat has never been easier. At Pop Yachts, we literally sell thousands of units every year all over the country. Call (855) 218-2805 and we'll get started selling your boat today.Take a look at ALL ***17 PICTURES*** of this vessel on our main website at POPYACHTS DOT COM. We appreciate that you took your time to look at our advertisement and we look forward to speaking with you!