In addition to the simple plate centreboards plans, full
size template plans and instructions are included in all
current models for optimum NACA Foil sections.
As far as is practical, and with suitable consents, we will
endeavor to put plans purchasers in contact with other owners
and builders of Norwalk Islands Sharpies in their areas.
All plans buyers will receive standard plans
including updates in progress, and then will receive further
material as the updates are completed. Clients who bought
plans prior to Jan 1 05 may for an additional fee of Au$100
inc pack and post receive these updates and technical support.Plans
purchase also includes the expectation that you may need
to contact us for suggestion and advice.
Plans Catalogue
NIS 18 - Plans
Great smaller cruiser racer with all the Kirby magic.
The famed Laser Designer, Bruce Kirby has designed a cruising Laser
for grown ups, but who wish to trailer their boat with a smaller
car.
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NIS 26 - Plans
Capable cruiser racer The famed Laser Designer, Bruce Kirby has designed a much bigger Laser for grown ups. Comfortable extended coastal passage making ability. Simple construction, sophisticated Cat Ketch design with all the Kirby magic.
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NIS 31 - Plans
Capable liveaboard open water cruiser racer. The famed Laser Designer, Bruce Kirby has taken the unstayed sheet ply cat ketch concept and blown it out to a beamier strip lank or cold molded curved sides and bottom stayed ketch or yawl rig rocket ship.
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NIS 23 - Plans
NIS 23. Great looking easily handled cruiser racer. The famed Laser Designer, Bruce Kirby has designed a bigger cruising Laser for grown ups.
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NIS 29 - Plans
Capable open water cruiser racer The famed Laser Designer, Bruce Kirby has designed a very much bigger Laser for grown ups. Comfortable extended coastal and with experienced crew and good preparation, open water passage making ability.
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NIS 43 - Plans
Capable liveaboard open water cruiser racer rocket ship. Bruce Kirby has gone back to the sheet ply hull building concept of the NIS 18, 23, 26 and 29 and blown it out to 43 feet. The design, launched in South Carolina for the first time in early 2003 is a stayed ketch rigged rocket ship.
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Latest News
Just launched!
Ian and Heather MCDonald's new NIS 23 'Rachel', sailing at Outer Harbour, South Australia.
Rachel is the youngest of Ian's three children. The others have already had boats named after them!
Ross I'd rather be sailing than sanding' Henderson built his Norwalk Islands Sharpies 23 'Lupan' a few years ago.
It is not chippendale, as he promised, but it looks great from 10 meters, and he is out there doing it in some of the most hairy water in the world. Racing, every weekend in Bass Strait, while many of the rest of us are still sanding and polishing, and worrying if someone might think it not sleek enough for the Boat Show and armchair dilettantes that infest these events!