Shoal draft,
easy to get close to shore.
The Southport Handy Billy
This quick little boat was designed by Harry Bryan using lines from the popular and efficient designs of William Hand in the early 1900's. He calls the boat the "Handy Billy". The boats are handsome, speedy and efficient. Powered by a 25 horsepower four stroke outboard motor, the Southport Handy Billy cruises at 14 knots cruising and 16 knots top. The installation of a quiet four stroke engine in a sound-insulated compartment inside the transom creates a power plant emitting very little sound. In addition, these four stroke engines are remarkably efficient, clean, and dependable. This design was introduced in 1998. Since that time, many of these boats have been built in wood. This is the first time the boat will be available built in fiberglass. It will be produced with an eye to ease of maintenance and beauty. The Handy Billy will be available for sale for the first time in the summer of 2006. For a through discussion of the merits of this design, Click Here.
The Southport Handy Billy
Console.
| Southport HB-21 Specifications | |
| Length Overall | 21' |
| Beam | 5'-10" |
| Draft | 13" |
| Displacement | +/- 1200 lbs |
| Designed by Harry Bryan | |
Custom wood trimmed boat at speed.
Custom wood trimmed boat
with 6 aboard, early spring.
Standard model exploring a Maine Island.
Custom wood trimmed model on the dock.
Perfect for leisurely cruising and entertaining.