Off Center Harbor's Remarks

When Harry Bryan designed and built the first Handy Billy, he launched a quiet revolution. Suddenly bigger-faster-louder was replaced by smaller-slower-quieter. It was almost un-American. But Harry didn’t care because not only does he live in Canada, what he wants in the boats he builds is fuel economy. He knew that to get people to buy into this concept he would have to built a sweet running boat that looked beautiful and was seaworthy enough to handle the rough waters of Buzzards Bay where he grew up. The Handy Billy was what he came up with.

Description from Boat's Main Listing

The Handy Billy’s are known for their gentle loping ride and great efficiency. The design can handle the steepest chops thanks to a fine entry and generous deadrise. Her high sheer makes her dry underway and she economically cruises with a quiet running 30 hp Honda 4-stroke outboard as the principle power source. ROSEMARY is also equipped with an electric trolling motor for super quiet, low speed maneuverability that is perfect for bird watching or a silent cocktail cruise.

The hull of the Handy Billy is built using a process called batten seam construction. Batten seam construction provides excellent strength to weight ratios and minimal maintenance when compared to traditional carvel type planking. Because of this construction type the boat requires almost no soak time in the spring to swell the planks and has very low maintenance requirements.

Built by her designer (Harry Bryant) ROSEMARY is in very good condition and should be given serious consideration by those looking for a classic launch with an eye towards relaxing near-shore cruises, day trips, island picnics, silent bird and seal watching excursions, just to name a few possibilities.

Boat Name
ROSEMARY

Dimensions
LOA: 21 ft 0 in
Beam: 5 ft 10 in

Principle Dimensions and Information
Designer: Harry Bryant Builder:
Harry Bryant
Year Built: 1998
LOA: 21’ 0”
Beam: 5’ 10”
Draft: 1’ 1”
Displacement: +/- 1,200 lbs.
Propulsion 1: Honda / 30hp / 4-stroke / outboard motor in sound insulated engine compartment
Engine Hours: Less than 200 hours
Cruising Speed / Honda: 10 Knots
Fuel Capacity: 10 Gallons gasoline in two Honda Motors fuel tanks
Propulsion 2: Minn Kota electric trolling motor
Cruising Speed / Minn Kota: 2 Knots

Construction
Batten seam construction of cedar planking over oak frames
Covered forward deck with fuel storage area under deck
Covered aft deck with sound insulated engine compartment and storage areas port and starboard
Aft seating and raised helm seat.
Decks and interior are an oiled natural finish
Cockpit sole and aft seating painted light gray
Painted white topsides with green whale stripe
Black anti-fouling paint coating on bottom
Towing bit / bow cleat forward.
Docking cleats port and starboard aft

Propulsion and Fuel
Honda, 30 HP, 4-stroke outboard motor as primary propulsion system
Engine reported to have less than 200 hours
Bronze single-lever throttle and transmission control at helm / center console
Minn Kota electric trolling motor as secondary propulsion system used for quiet cruising and emergency “get home” power
Throttle and direction controls for trolling motor located at helm / center console
Two (2ea) Honda motors plastic fuel (gas) tanks stored in forepeak area
10 gallon total fuel capacity

Steering
Polished stainless steel destroyer steering wheel
Teleflex cable steering

Electrical
12 Volt ships systems
Power Tech AGM, heavy duty marine batteries (3ea)
Two position (on – off) master battery switch
12 Volt outlets (4ea)

Electronics and Navigation
Ritchie Angler helm compass
Garmin GPSmap 740s Chart Plotter
Standard Horizon Depth Sounder

Ground Tackle
Danforth anchor with chain and rode stored forward
Additional chain and rode stored aft
Bronze hawse pipe in foredeck

Safety Equipment
Port, starboard and stern navigation lighting
Type IV PFD (cushions) 2ea
Fire extinguishers 2ea
Atwood Sahara 750 electric / automatic bilge pump

Additional Equipment
Canvas center console cover
Fenders (2ea)

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Particulars

Length:
21 ft
Type:
Power
Hull Material:
Wood
Designer:
Harry Bryan
Builder:
Harry Bryan
Year Built:
1997
Power:
30hp Honda 4-stroke Outboard
Asking Price:
$19,000
Name:
ROSEMARY
Location:
Brooklin, ME, US
Contact Name:
John Maxwell - Brooklin Boat Yard
Contact Phone:
207-359-2193