Barnegat Bay Sneakbox

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  • WSP.7.57 Sheet 1 of 1
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  • Barnegat Bay Sneakbox

    Perrine, J. Howard

    Description

    This is a 12' gunning sneak, with a bottom and deck shaped basically like a spoon. Planking and decking of this and all the gunning sneaks is 1/2" cedar, as is the keel, which is just a center plank. This one, built about 1910 by Howard Perrine in Barnegat, New Jersey, has oak frames. The bottom curves of the sneakbox all come from one master curve, which eases construction. Today, laminated frames could replace the natural cedar crooks. Somewhat slow under oars, she'd still be a fun, safe boat for single-handed cruising, and still a functional and useful gunning boat.   Prospective builders would need to consult other sources to build this boat, as the plans do not include a sailing rig or oars. There is a full bibliography of sources in Mystic Seaport Watercraft.  From 87 Boat Designs by Ben Fuller.

    Additional Information

    Type Hunting
    Designer Perrine, J. Howard
    Date 1910
    Builder Perrine, J. Howard
    Plans drawn by Schock, Edson I.
    LOA 12’ 1”
    Beam 4’ 2”
    Plans include 1 sheet: lines, construction, offsets
    Source Daniel S. Gregory Ships Plans Library, Mystic Seaport Vessels & Small Craft Collection
    Previous order number 61.915
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    Catalog number WSP.7.57