Since 1978 I have been fortunate to sail wooden boats. In 2006 I set out to find a Drascombe Longboat Cruiser for single-handed expedition sailing. This is the continuing story of how it came to be, our adventures, notes on the maritime world and other things I don't want to forget...


Saturday, December 26, 2020

Moving Along

Due to life changes I have decided to sell Annie. If you are interested or have a friend that may be please fill out a Contact inquiry at CurtisBowman.com    I will respond via email.

I look forward to finding 'that right person' to care for this wonderful boat that has taken me so many places and brought much joy. 


For Sale      S/V Annie

Wooden Drascombe Longboat Cruiser with Coaster design elements. 


Rigged and configured for single-handed or two-person expedition sailing. Will accommodate additional crew for day sailing.


21’9” LOA; 18’0’ LOW; 6’7” beam; 1’0” draft centerplate up, 3’6” plate down

Yawl rigged with tanbark sails. Mainsail with 2 reefs, roller-furling jib and mizzen. 172 sq. ft total.

Sails and standing rigging new 2018.


Construction: Built by East West Custom, 2007 in Elliot, Maine. Only and last built in the US. Bruynzeel sapele (African mahogany) ply, lapstrake with WEST epoxy, Honduran mahogany trim, recycled teak rails and grates. Stainless steel centerplate and rudder.


Auxiliary propulsion: 6hp Nissan Marine outboard, custom sculling oar


Load Rite trailer with radial tires. Reconditioned 2019


Custom full length storage cover, cockpit tent and dodger


Custom cockpit and salon cushions, ample storage and included equipment and amenities


Well found and maintained with several thousand miles of US cruising along the east coast, west coast and St. Johns River of Florida, the sounds and Outer Banks of North Carolina, and the western and eastern reaches of the Chesapeake Bay of Virginia and Maryland.


Viewing by appointment in Richmond, Virginia. Send request by Contact page at CurtisBowman.com

Serious inquiries only.


References:

ThinWaterAnnie.blogspot.com

drascombe-association.org.uk/wooden/

towndock.net/shippingnews/annie

towndock.net/shippingnews/

smallcraftadvisor.com/back-issues        2012 issue #74


$28,000 obo

 



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