1918/1974 20ft Perrine inboard Sneakbox 2024-12-20

[CaptBobKeeney]

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1918/1974 20ft Perrine inboard Sneakbox - Inboard sneakbox

My 1918/1974 20ft perrine inboard sneakbox originally owned by Bonnet Gunning Club in Manahawkin NJ, then given to long time guide Lop Ridgway who used it until he stopped guiding gunning in 1970 at the age of 80. Lop then gifted it to Wally Chapman of Causeway Marina in Manahawkin were Lop kept the box. Wally made a full fiberglass hull off of the original sneakbox and finished the boat in 1976 and gunning it for two years. Wally gifted me the box in 2022 and is in line for a full...

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[Steve Sanford]

Bob~

Wonderful vessel! Reminds me a bit of a series of BROADBILLs built by my Dad's good friend Brud Skidmore - owner of East Islip Lumber in the 50s through 70s. I know he built one with a tunnel stern - but not sure this is the one.



All the best,

SJS