Really great overview and honestly represents the Scamp well. We've been sailing our Scamp for four years now and absolutely love it. It really IS as great as the video suggests. Thanks for making a great boat. So whimsical, but so tough, incredibly practical and enjoyable.
Many thanks for this review. I've been attracted to the Peep Hen because it has some of the same advantages as the Scamp, but they're out of production and almost impossible to find. The Peep Hen does have a much more comfortable cabin, so Gig Harbor Boat Works might want to consider bringing a boat much like it back into production. The two would go well together.
Hi Michael, we have not. If you're looking at similar boats and interested in considering building your own, you may want to check out boat plans at our sister company, Duckworks Boat Builders Supply. www.duckworks.com
Just love your boat. A little like the Skipper 17, which is a little larger. Why is it everyone likes to go BIG? Small, to me, is much more fun. Thanks for posting. 👍
Thanks David! We think small craft are where it's at. It's a lot easier (and more fun) to own a smaller boat that you can actually use and enjoy than a bigger one that just sits there because it's too much work to use it!
Camp Cruisers/Microcruisers are such a fun little niche, with clever designs. It's always interesting to see how different designers maximize practicality and sailability with limited space.
This is a well proven design and a superb camping cruiser with exceptional sailing characteristics. A boom tent or bimini enables the Crew to get comfortable for relaxing, cooking and sleeping. A Lenihan Charcoal Heater would be a welcome addition for adventures when it's cold and damp. This is a lot of boat in a very compact configuration, and the book, A Boat Called Scamp, by Dick Herman & Friends is well worth getting.
I have a Slipper by Seaward Yacht and it is the original ( biggest little boat ) built in 1986 off shore 17 Ft long, 8 ft. beam, full keel, cabin with two berths and sink.
Thanks Philip! Only trick is that a cabin would make the boat longer, and the idea of the design was the make the boat as portable as possible. Instead, we've got a convertible camping cover that snaps on for those who want to sleep aboard! Button her up at night, open it up when you're ready to sail. Info here: ghboats.com/2023/01/scamp-bimini-camping-cover/
Do you come to any boat shows in the Midwest? I've been doing some research and this looks like it would fit my needs perfectly - I'd love to see one in person.
If I ever get a solid boat I think the SCAMP would be my choice. Yet the more I look at boats the more I see how my inflatable boat might still be a better choice. I don't need a mooring or any transportation as it is easily carried anywhere, I have no intention of sailing across the sea to other countries, and though it seems weaker yet if you slam your inflatable boat into rocks it just bounces off, and instead of scraping across things the hull just moves out of the way!
why the motor though? i hate seeing those gross motors on these little sailboats. i would think it creates a lot of drag on such a small boat, and what is the point if you have oars and sails?
A motor can be handy when you don't have wind to work with, especially if you're on a multi-day trip! Drag is a downside, but there are motor brackets out there that can pivot/raise the motor out of the water when not needed. Just because it CAN take a motor though, doesn't mean you have to use one. Our 2-piece takedown oars that clip in along the seats make a great alternative mode of power if you want to row instead.
Hi Neil - we had replied to all of the comments on here but CZcams lost them all recently when we had to do some admin stuff with Google behind the scenes. D'oh! But to answer your question, Gig Harbor Boat Works only makes the fiberglass version (info at ghboats.com/12-scamp), but for plans you can go see our friends at Duckworks -- duckworks.com/scamp/
That would be a good question for someone who's more familiar with Welsford's other designs. We can say that plenty of folks have enjoyed a long weekend sleeping aboard the Scamp without issue!
This boat is awesome and cheap, just get a boat loan / financing and plan to keep it for ten years and it’s worth it. Wood boats are the best and this one with full enclosure and oars and outboard is THE ULTIMATE BOAT-you can choose any propulsion type ! This things the best
Good eye! Both boats have a "balanced lug" type rig, which has an unstayed mast and the sail edge forward of the mast rather than being attached to it.
At last ..... a boat that I at 73 could handle and sail - not having sailed for 55 years and in a state of unfitness that even surprises me. ! Is it kosher to buy a set of plans, make a mold out of cheap particle board, construct an epoxy fibreglass hull and then completee the deck and canopy in marine ply? If so, what do you think the make up of the glass layup should be, as I wouldn't want it to end up too heavy?
Hi Chris, we only sell the complete Scamp in fiberglass, but many people have built their own wood boat from plans. You can find plans at Duckworks.com and they can also sell you the supplies you'd need for your build! duckworks.com/s-c-a-m-p-plans/
Yes, you can sleep in it and we offer a convertible bimini/camping cover for that purpose. We filmed a second half of this video that has a walkthrough of the features (including shot of the hatch area under the foredeck), just haven't had a chance to edit it yet!
Hi - we only sell the complete Scamp in fiberglass, but if you want to build your own wood Scamp plans are available here at Duckworks: duckworks.com/s-c-a-m-p-plans/
It is designed for seaworthiness. An experienced and wise sailor exploring a coastal area should do fine, but it warrants caution as it would in any small craft. To better understand the limits of this vessel, look into the writeups about Howard Rice's Scamp voyage from Patagonia to the straight of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego.
Hi Tim -- that's a sad reality of life in this day and age, and I know you're not alone in the struggle. Boating is so good for the mental health and the togetherness of life, we wish it was more accessible (which is why we try to keep our prices as low as we can). In some cases the best bet may be to find some boaty friends to hang out with... the small craft crowd is very cool and there's a lot of Scamp owners who like sharing the love!
Technically, there's no reason it couldn't be. It can be suspended from davits, and also has a flat bottom so it could be stored on deck if the mother ship is big enough!
Watched the whole video and to tell the truth i don't understand why anyone would build that , there are a ton of micro cruiser cabin sailboats around 16 ft long that are easy to build from ply and polyester resin fiberglass out there dirt cheap or older designs like the Bluemoon , i had one for yrs a great boat , i used to tie off the tiller and it sailed itself , the cabin had enough room for my wife an two kids to sit an play games in when a storm came up and it was rock solid a twenty knot wind it was in it's glory a storm on lake erie in ontario i tied off the tiller an sat inside til it passed never a worry , your boat seems useless to me sorry to say
Can't fault you for the perspective, though many folks who have Scamps would disagree and find this a unique boat that fills a gap for a small boat that maximizes comfort in the cockpit and has ample seaworthy features. For those inclined to explore and build other small craft in the size range you describe, go check out duckworks.com where they have a huge catalog of plans you can build!
19 thousand dollars, though... I've seen seaworthy bluewater sailboats in the 32-foot range for that.
Absolutely love this boat!
Really great overview and honestly represents the Scamp well. We've been sailing our Scamp for four years now and absolutely love it. It really IS as great as the video suggests. Thanks for making a great boat. So whimsical, but so tough, incredibly practical and enjoyable.
Thanks TS, we're glad you love the Scamp life!
Mooie boot /bootje.
Many thanks for this review. I've been attracted to the Peep Hen because it has some of the same advantages as the Scamp, but they're out of production and almost impossible to find. The Peep Hen does have a much more comfortable cabin, so Gig Harbor Boat Works might want to consider bringing a boat much like it back into production. The two would go well together.
Hi Michael, we have not. If you're looking at similar boats and interested in considering building your own, you may want to check out boat plans at our sister company, Duckworks Boat Builders Supply. www.duckworks.com
Very nice .
This little charmer is a boyhood dream come true
Just love your boat. A little like the Skipper 17, which is a little larger. Why is it everyone likes to go BIG? Small, to me, is much more fun. Thanks for posting. 👍
Thanks David! We think small craft are where it's at. It's a lot easier (and more fun) to own a smaller boat that you can actually use and enjoy than a bigger one that just sits there because it's too much work to use it!
It's soo cute!!!
Thank ya!
Классный швербот!
Interesting boat! Reminds me of the SF Pelican, Bolger's "Old Shoe" and "Micro".
Camp Cruisers/Microcruisers are such a fun little niche, with clever designs. It's always interesting to see how different designers maximize practicality and sailability with limited space.
GREAT
This is a well proven design and a superb camping cruiser with exceptional sailing characteristics.
A boom tent or bimini enables the Crew to get comfortable for relaxing, cooking and sleeping.
A Lenihan Charcoal Heater would be a welcome addition for adventures when it's cold and damp.
This is a lot of boat in a very compact configuration, and the book, A Boat Called Scamp, by Dick Herman & Friends is well worth getting.
Hey Felix, we do now offer a convertible bimini/camping cover! Check it out at ghboats.com/2023/01/scamp-bimini-camping-cover/
Looks like a smal dutch skutjse ship only way smaller its a very nice boat i like the design
Bimini makes it look HUGE!
It really does! Photos here for reference if anyone else is curious: ghboats.com/2023/01/scamp-bimini-camping-cover/
wow
I have a Slipper by Seaward Yacht and it is the original
( biggest little boat ) built in 1986 off shore
17 Ft long, 8 ft. beam, full keel, cabin with two berths and sink.
Yes it is
A bigger cabin to lay down and sleep would be perfect, great vid . Thanx.
Thanks Philip! Only trick is that a cabin would make the boat longer, and the idea of the design was the make the boat as portable as possible. Instead, we've got a convertible camping cover that snaps on for those who want to sleep aboard! Button her up at night, open it up when you're ready to sail. Info here: ghboats.com/2023/01/scamp-bimini-camping-cover/
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Do you come to any boat shows in the Midwest? I've been doing some research and this looks like it would fit my needs perfectly - I'd love to see one in person.
Hi Dave - we haven't yet made it to any boat shows in the midwest, but we're working on it. :)
this fits inngúargae too
One day
might be the one
How do you fill and empty the ballast tanks😮
I have a 20' 16m2 that I trailer, launch, sail and retrieve by myself. I too can raise the rig on the water, by myself.
I have. Capri Omega 14 that I can raise the mast while on the water. I’m 79 young.
Giid for 20 feet smales cabi n cruse sailer
Proline 20 walk arknd cabin ruser
Any thought of a production GRP version of the Welsford Penguin?
Not at this time. If you want to build your own though, you can find the plans for Penguin at Duckworks duckworks.com/penguin-plans/
If I ever get a solid boat I think the SCAMP would be my choice. Yet the more I look at boats the more I see how my inflatable boat might still be a better choice. I don't need a mooring or any transportation as it is easily carried anywhere, I have no intention of sailing across the sea to other countries, and though it seems weaker yet if you slam your inflatable boat into rocks it just bounces off, and instead of scraping across things the hull just moves out of the way!
Inflatables might not be as durable as you're imagining they are, since the tubes can tear against rough rock. But to each his own!
what kind of center board is used for the sail version
why the motor though? i hate seeing those gross motors on these little sailboats. i would think it creates a lot of drag on such a small boat, and what is the point if you have oars and sails?
A motor can be handy when you don't have wind to work with, especially if you're on a multi-day trip! Drag is a downside, but there are motor brackets out there that can pivot/raise the motor out of the water when not needed. Just because it CAN take a motor though, doesn't mean you have to use one. Our 2-piece takedown oars that clip in along the seats make a great alternative mode of power if you want to row instead.
I'd have an issue doing much rowing. Two knee replacements and, if I get back on the weights, my arthritis kicks in on my shoulders.
It looks to me like the only reply has been to someone asking the price! I too am struggling to find buying details for either the dinghy or the plans
Hi Neil - we had replied to all of the comments on here but CZcams lost them all recently when we had to do some admin stuff with Google behind the scenes. D'oh! But to answer your question, Gig Harbor Boat Works only makes the fiberglass version (info at ghboats.com/12-scamp), but for plans you can go see our friends at Duckworks -- duckworks.com/scamp/
What's the comfort factor to take a Scamp off on a 3-day solo jaunt sleeping on board compared to say a Navigator or Pathfinder dinghy?
That would be a good question for someone who's more familiar with Welsford's other designs. We can say that plenty of folks have enjoyed a long weekend sleeping aboard the Scamp without issue!
@ghboatworks wow Cupertino sleeping this small xabin cruserrr
This boat is awesome and cheap, just get a boat loan / financing and plan to keep it for ten years and it’s worth it. Wood boats are the best and this one with full enclosure and oars and outboard is THE ULTIMATE BOAT-you can choose any propulsion type ! This things the best
Thanks Dominik! Glad you love her as much as we do. :)
The sail remind me of those old Chinese Junks
Good eye! Both boats have a "balanced lug" type rig, which has an unstayed mast and the sail edge forward of the mast rather than being attached to it.
what do you charge for a scamp with tent for dfelivery in Scandinavia?
@@ghboats Thanks for your answer.
It looks like a bit to hefty price for me.
I suppose I should just complete my Core Sound 20 mark1 instead.
At last ..... a boat that I at 73 could handle and sail - not having sailed for 55 years and in a state of unfitness that even surprises me. ! Is it kosher to buy a set of plans, make a mold out of cheap particle board, construct an epoxy fibreglass hull and then completee the deck and canopy in marine ply? If so, what do you think the make up of the glass layup should be, as I wouldn't want it to end up too heavy?
Hi Chris, we only sell the complete Scamp in fiberglass, but many people have built their own wood boat from plans. You can find plans at Duckworks.com and they can also sell you the supplies you'd need for your build! duckworks.com/s-c-a-m-p-plans/
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Very interested in this boat, but I'm having trouble locating plans/kits purchasing them here in Bognor Regis UK can anyone please help?
Hi Chris, see duckworks.com/scamp/ for kits and plans!
@@chrisleggatt3240 Glad to hear it! :)
How much would this boat be ?
I saw theses in Bermuda in 1980
Hmm, this particular boat the 12' Scamp wasn't designed until the 2010s, is there another boat with similar features you're thinking of?
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If this is a micro cruiser then i guess you can sleep on it? Can you? Is it possible to show the inside under the fordeck? Incomplete video.
Yes, you can sleep in it and we offer a convertible bimini/camping cover for that purpose. We filmed a second half of this video that has a walkthrough of the features (including shot of the hatch area under the foredeck), just haven't had a chance to edit it yet!
$20,000 though!!
I'd rather have a cabin than a cockpit. Is there an enclosed version?
There's a tent for the cockpit. And I've seen people custom build pilot houses on almost identical boats.
is this self baling ?
Yes, the Scamp has a self bailing floor
forgot to say how much it costs
Where are the plans?
Hi - we only sell the complete Scamp in fiberglass, but if you want to build your own wood Scamp plans are available here at Duckworks: duckworks.com/s-c-a-m-p-plans/
Can this scamp handle ocean-sized waves
It is designed for seaworthiness. An experienced and wise sailor exploring a coastal area should do fine, but it warrants caution as it would in any small craft. To better understand the limits of this vessel, look into the writeups about Howard Rice's Scamp voyage from Patagonia to the straight of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego.
@@ghboats you know just where I live the waves can get pretty nasty
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So cute! But I suppose it has to live out the water generally. Can’t imagine it would like carrying a layer of anti fowl …
Hi Charlotte - like any boat, you'd want to have it bottom painted if it's going to live in the salt water. No reason it can't be done, though!
How do I buy one?
Contact us at boatshop@ghboats.com or submit an online quote here: ghboats.com/ordering/custom-quote/
What is the maximum beam?
Hi, the beam is 64" at the widest point
Thank you. Sounds like it might row well.
@@b_ks surprisingly so
I might have to take a trip from everwet to Gig Harbor one of these days.
I would LOVE to have a scamp..
But there's no way I could afford 16k.
I'm on social security..
And in today's world... I can barely feed myself.
Hi Tim -- that's a sad reality of life in this day and age, and I know you're not alone in the struggle. Boating is so good for the mental health and the togetherness of life, we wish it was more accessible (which is why we try to keep our prices as low as we can). In some cases the best bet may be to find some boaty friends to hang out with... the small craft crowd is very cool and there's a lot of Scamp owners who like sharing the love!
Couldn't be used as a big boat tender. Shame
Technically, there's no reason it couldn't be. It can be suspended from davits, and also has a flat bottom so it could be stored on deck if the mother ship is big enough!
Watched the whole video and to tell the truth i don't understand why anyone would build that , there are a ton of micro cruiser cabin sailboats around 16 ft long that are easy to build from ply and polyester resin fiberglass out there dirt cheap or older designs like the Bluemoon , i had one for yrs a great boat , i used to tie off the tiller and it sailed itself , the cabin had enough room for my wife an two kids to sit an play games in when a storm came up and it was rock solid a twenty knot wind it was in it's glory a storm on lake erie in ontario i tied off the tiller an sat inside til it passed never a worry , your boat seems useless to me sorry to say
Can't fault you for the perspective, though many folks who have Scamps would disagree and find this a unique boat that fills a gap for a small boat that maximizes comfort in the cockpit and has ample seaworthy features. For those inclined to explore and build other small craft in the size range you describe, go check out duckworks.com where they have a huge catalog of plans you can build!
That's fordai weather stormy weather need know that stuff
looks like yawl boat of a Chesapeake Skip Jack