16' South Jersey Beach Skiff (2022)

This boat offered for sale is built from the lines of the South Jersey Beach Skiff of the 1800’s and early 1900’s. These boats were used actively for fishing off the Jersey shore… mostly
by oar and sail…launched through the surf.

The boat is 16’ long and of wood, coated with glass, construction. She is light and strong.
Build quality is excellent. The rig is sprit. She has a centerboard. She was built several years
ago in CT and is currently in Norwalk, CT.

Sails were made by Stuart Hopkins, Dabler Sails. Please see his background and reputation online. Mast is of spruce; birdsmouth joint construction.

The topsides and bottom have been painted this summer. Brightwork has been varnished this summer.

The boat is offered for sale with a new, quality trailer. You have to see her in person to seriously consider this boat. Price for boat and trailer: $6,400.

*See Howard Chapelle’s American Small Sailing Craft ©1951 and also Peter Guthorn’s The Sea Bright Skiff and Other Jersey Shore Boats ©1971.