Information on the Design

The conventional wisdom for the past century has been that the ability of a sailboat to sail in the general direction of the wind is predicated on the depth of the keel. The deeper the keel, the better the windward performance. The penalty for this improvement in sailing characteristics is the inability to sail the boat to weather in shallow water. The Shoalsailer is the first design, that achieves performance to weather by the shape of the hull rather than by the depth of the keel. Walt Schulz was able to make this breakthrough by using a state-of-the-art relational geometry computer design program. This program allows a designer to make changes in the hull sections, and then instantly calculates the effect on sailing performance. The Shoalsailer is a revolutionary breakthrough as it provides exhilarating sailing (especially to weather) while still drawing only 30".

We have a lengthy article that covers numerous questions on this design, sailing ability and construction of the Shannon Shoalsailer. Just ask and we will be happy to email you a copy.

Accomodations

The Shoalsailer is a beautiful place to spend a weekend or extended vacation. The interior styling is both modern and classic. Soft flowing curves are highlighted by Shanon's great woodworking. In spite of the 3-" draft, the Shoaldailer still offers full 6'5" headroom below. Her Wide Beam, which carries from her mid-ships all the way aft to her transom, provides accomodations and livability usually only found in large vessels. She features a tri-cabin layout with berths for six and the teak drop-leaf table in the main salon seats six in comfort. There are two private sleeping cabins, one located forward and one aft, both with privacy doors. Each cabin has cedar lined hanging lockers and drawer storage, overhead opening hatches, and the aft cabin has an opening port for excellent light and ventilation. Fold-away "Pullman" type berths port and starboard in the main salon are always neat, and conveniently convert for eating, lounging or comfortable sleeping.

She has lovely teak bulkheads with solid teak trim that is finished in a gloss varnish. Veneered teak and holly sole and tongue and groove overhead add to her charm below deck. 4" settee cushions, teak drop leaf table, multiple overhead opening hatches and 6'5" headroom gives her a bright, light and opening feeling below. Double V-berth with filler in the forward stateroom with 2 drawers under, hanging locker and privacy door. Aft and to starboard of the companionway is the aft cabin with double berth, hanging locker, and opening port. To port of the companionway is the large head with vanity, stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressure water, storage under and outboard. Manual toilet and bulkhead mounted shower and opening port for ventilation. Engine access is from under the companionway steps as well as from the head and aft cabin.

One of the primary features of the Shoalsailer is her incredibly large cockpit. As mentioned before, she carries her beam all the way aft which allows for a very wide cockpit. There is a centerline drop leaf table followed by the pivoting pedestal with all her electronics, instruments, and light switches. Dual helms are perfect for her wide cockpit. Throttle and gear shift along with the compass are found at both helms. She also has a walk-out transom to a built-in swim/boarding platform (or Sugar Scoop) with additional storage. She has a straight seat to port and an L-shaped seat to starboard. Nice wide decks with inboard shrouds makes going forward very easy. She has a unique bimini, with the aft portion being a hardtop and perfect for mounting solar panels, and the forward portion is canvas that can fold back on a beautiful day. No doubt, this cockpit is where one will spend most of their time, either sailing or sitting at anchor in a peaceful cove.

The owner has told me that the boat is very dry and handles the Chesapeake chop much better than other boats its size or even larger. You do NOT have to use the front window canvass that you see in other boats to stay dry. Thus you are not only dry but you have very clear vision of what is ahead. 

Galley

She has a storage packed L-shaped galley with Corian counter tops, shelving outboard with sliding doors, drawers and cabinets under. Soft round corners greet you as you walk forward.

• Single stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressure water and foot pump
• Single lever pressure water faucet
• Gimbaled 2 burner Force propane stove with oven
• Sea Frost refrigeration 12VDC
• Cutlery, utensils, dishes, glasses convey

Electronics

• 2024 New Axiom 9" GPS/Chartplotter mounted on pedestal
• Standard Horizon VHF Radio at Navigation station
• Raymarine wind direction and speed
• Raymarine speed and depth sounder
• Raymarine Auto helm
• Ceiling mounted TV in salon (present owner never used, condition undetermined)
• 2 KW Radar Dome (removed and is available but never used and condition undetermined)

Sails and Rigging

• Custom Aluminum spar stepped on the keel with Imron Linear Polyurethane paint
• Stainless steel rod standing rigging
• Schaefer Roller Furling Mainsail boom
• Schaefer Articulating Main sail track on the mast
• Hard adjustable boom vang
• Schaefer Main sail traveler on cabin top with ball bearings.
• Stainless steel chain plates thru bolted to transverse knees
• Inboard Genoa tracks with adjustable leads
• Oversized genoa cars and sheets
• Continuous one line mainsail reefing and halyard led aft to cockpit
• 6 cam cleats, 3 on each side of companionway
• All lies led aft to cockpit
• 2 - #44 Lewmar self-tailing Primary winches
• 2 - #40 Lewmar self-tailing halyard winches
• 1 - of the cabin top #40 winches is electric and great for the mainsail
• Mainsail stored in roller furling boom with 4 full length battens
• The sail can be continuously reefed to any point you wish.
• 2021 New 125% cross cut genoa
• Harken roller furling headsaIL

Electrical

• Kohler 4KW 110V diesel generator
• Air-conditioning below deck
• Mastervolt Sine Wave 12/2000 Watt inverter
• Four 120amp Hour Heavy Duty Gel Cell group 31 marine batteries
• True Charge 40 Battery Charger
• Battery parallel switch
• 110Volt shore power with 30amp 50' cord
• Navigation lights and anchor light
• Automatic bilge pump
• AC/DC control panel with circuit breakers, voltmeter and amp meter
• Three 110 VT AC GFI outlets below deck
• Reverse polarity indicator
• Eight 12 VDC dome lights
• Six 12 VDC reading lights

Mechanical and Plumbing

• 40HP Yanmar fresh water cooled deisel engine - gauge shows 328 hours
• Bow Thruster
• 2019 New bow thruster controller
• 2019 New Fuel gauge switch
• 2019 New deck wash fitting
• 2019 New aft bilge pump
• 3 blade Max Prop (mechanical)
• Engine panel with gauges and audible alarms
• Dual station Edson steering system with 2 stainless steel wheels
• Dual Morse engine controls, one for each helm
• Dual 4" Ritchie compasses, one for each helm
• Racor fuel filter/water separator
• Raw water intake strainer
• Heavy duty lead lined engine room sound insulation
• Stainless steel propeller shaft
• Twin Rudders set for lifting when beaching
• UL listed Forespar seacocks on all thru hulls below the waterline
• 6 gallon hot water heater (110 and engine heat exchanger)
• 2 aluminum alloy fuel tanks
• Riged PVC 100 gallon water tank

Hull and Deck

The hull on the Shoalsailer is designed, engineered and constructed to be beached and withstand the rigors of shoal water sailing. The dual rudders swing up and the propeller is protected by the shallow/keel/skeg. The bolt on lead ballast in the keel was designed to absorb impact from groundings. The composite foam core construction is built to the highest standards in the industry by Shannon Yachts. In addition to a rugged hull laminate, the Shoalsailer has a special custom reinforcement in the forward sections that prevent serious damage as the result of grounding.

• Patented Shoalsailer hull
• Encapsulated lead keel
• One piece hull construction
• PVC linear foam cored hull biaxial with special crash reinforced bow for beaching
• Full length hull stringer grid glassed and reinforced
• All hand laid fiberglass laminate
• Vinylester resin skin coat
• Boot top, anti-fouling bottom paint and epoxy undercoat
• 2024 fresh bottom paint

The deck of the Shoalsailer was designed and built with warm weather in mind. The cabin trunk and side decks are insulated with foam core, and the molded storm hood that covers most of the trunk top creates additional protection from the sun or with the custom hood top cushion, is a great place for sunning. There are 5 opening hatches with screens along with 7 opening portlights for full ventilation below decks or of course there is the Air-conditioning for those really hot and humid days. The wide side decks allow easy access to the bow from the cockpit.

• Molded-in nonskid deck surface with recessed waterways
• Contrasting nonskid color
• Heavy duty anodized aluminum toe rail
• Heavy duty Aluminum bimini support
• 2023 New bimini
• Quantum canvas boom cover, wheel covers, cockpit table/pedestal cover
• Two cockpit scuppers
• Transom boarding steps
• Hinged companionway doors
• Large cockpit storage locker
• Sugar Scoop transom with stainless steel swim ladder
• Walk-thru transom
• Simpson Lawrence Horizon 990G 12 VDC electric windlass
• 12V anchor salt water washdown pump
• #35 CQR anchor with chain
• #35 Lewmar anchor with chain and rode
• Dual custom anchor roller
• Anchor rode deck pipe
• Custom welded stainless steel bow and stern pulpits
• Stainless steel stanchions with double life lines
• Gates port and starboard
• 4 stainless steel 10" mooring cleats and 2 - 8" spring cleats
• 7 Lewmar Ocean opening ports with screens
• 5 Lewmar Ocean deck hatches with screens (all re-sealed 2024)
• Custom molded storm hood/line cover for insulation
• Stainless steel grab rails

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.