1976 Custom Wooden Sloop

This 1976 Custom wooden sloop is a 22-foot trailerable pocket cruiser built for shallow-water sailing and weekend coastal cruising. Her standout feature is a retractable daggerboard with 800 pounds of lead ballast, allowing her to operate in as little as 18 inches of water—ideal for rivers, creeks, the Intracoastal Waterway, and lakes across the Southeast. The electric winch-controlled daggerboard makes draft adjustment straightforward, balancing access to skinny water with sailing stability and performance. Maximum speed reaches 6 knots, with a cruising speed of 5 knots.

The sail plan includes a mainsail, jib with roller furling, and spinnaker, supported by a Garmin chart plotter for navigation. A 9.8 hp Tohatsu outboard with electric start provides auxiliary power for docking and motoring; the engine was purchased new in 2021 and carries a five-year warranty. The large cockpit suits day sailing comfortably.

Accommodations are modest but functional for overnight trips: the cabin sleeps two to three and includes a gimbaled single-burner stove, making her suitable for short coastal runs or lake cruising beyond pure daysailing. A galvanized steel trailer is included, allowing the boat to be stored ashore under cover when not in use, reducing slip costs and expanding cruising options.

This wooden sloop represents classic construction with practical modern upgrades. Her combination of trailerable design, shallow draft capability, full sail inventory, and overnight accommodations makes her versatile for both new sailors seeking an entry point and experienced skippers looking for simplicity.