The boat was built to the Mark Barto Wooden boat plans in 2014 by previous owner. Stem is oak. Transom is mahogany. Strip planked. Covered in fiberglass using epoxy resin. The trailer was refurbished by the previous owner. I towed it from Massachusetts to Maryland with no issues. It has only been used to launch the boat at a ramp by my house since then.

I’m a lifelong sailor and spent 30 years working in the marine trades. I’ve owned boats from 14 to 40 feet but was a couple of years without one. I had always admired the design of the Melonseed skiff. After seeing this boat on Crawford Boats brokerage site about two years ago I knew I wanted it. Once I got her home there were a couple of small improvements I wanted to make.  I reinforced the skeg and stem where they sit on the trailer rollers with epoxy resin and biaxial cloth. A couple of coats of fresh varnish were applied to the bright work. It is a joy to sail. Light, responsive, and quick, even in a zephyr. I’ve also found it to move well when being rowed. I’ve never been disappointed. I am traveling a lot now and would like to see someone else enjoy it.

Equipment: anchor and rode, fenders, oars, sheet bag, dock line, storage cover with PVC frame, extra new cover. Spare trailer tire and lug wrench.

All inquiries should be made to Roger Crawford by email roger@melonseed.com

or phone 781.837.3666