Best yet at sea

Best Yet

24' 5"

Length

7' 8"

Beam

2,200lbs

Displacement

1985

Launch Year

The deck of Best Yet

A Timeless Keel Sloop with a Storied Past

BEST YET, previously known as SHEARWATER, is a wooden keel sloop sailboat designed by Henry A. Scheel. Equipped with an outboard engine, this vessel embarked on its maiden voyage in 1985 and now calls Norwalk, Connecticut, its home port.

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First named Shearwater at original shop

Rolling hull of Best Yet

Shearwater brought back to life as Best Yet

Painting on new name of Best Yet

Decking being installed on Best Yet

Repairs to Shearwater for owner as Best Yet

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