SHEARWATER III
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 16.5 ft |
| LWL | 15.8 ft |
| Beam | 7.5 ft |
| Draft | 3 ft/ 0.58 ft min |
| Displacement | 264 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.3 kn |
About the SHEARWATER III
Although originally offered from Prout as a kit, (FG hulls and ply bridgedeck) the SHEARWATER III is considered a 'Restricted Development Class'. Hull shape and size, total sail area and height are the primary restrictions. Twin trapezes permitted. Molds are owned by the class. Spinnaker introduced in 1972. Photo from early brochure.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the SHEARWATER III yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 16.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the SHEARWATER IIIyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a SHEARWATER III? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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