Norfolk Oyster

Norfolk Oyster

CONSTRUCTION:Fiberglass hull, spruce spars w/teak, Bristol bronze & gunmetal fittings
Triad Custom trailer, Yamaha 4hp 2-stroke long-shaft, Shaw & Tenney oars, oarlocks, custom covers for hull, spars, rudder, tiller

COMMENTS: The Norfolk Oyster is a 17′ gunter rigged centreboard dayboat, with simulated clinker hull, spruce spars and tan sails. Her simple efficient rig ensures excellent performance under sail in light or strong winds whilst her deep bow and ample freeboard make her immensely seaworthy. Both mainsail and jib have fixed reefing points (2 positions in mainsail, 1 in jib) so that reducing sail is easily accomplished. A small cut-out in the transom enables an outboard motor to be fitted with ease. When not in use, this can be stowed in chocks in the large forward locker and watertight lids to ensure that picnic, spare clothes etc. remain dry.

Sealed compartments under the cambered side benches ensure that the boat is positively buoyant in the unlikely event of her flooding. Teak slats are fitted over the seating to provide an especially safe non-slip surface. This complements the larch sole boards and wide teak capping over the centreboard case.

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