"sprite" built by Pearson bros of Arundel

[kernowboatman]

hey guys, this is just a general question to anyone who may not have seen post on a thread of mine re ID of my boat. It seems it is a "sprite" built by Pearson Bros of
Arundel. And that she first appeared in early 1976. THis info was found in an old copy of PBO...if anyone has this article/add or has any other info or pics on the boat I would be very grateful as Im struggling to find anything on the net.....cheers!!

 

[bob26]

hey guys, this is just a general question to anyone who may not have seen post on a thread of mine re ID of my boat. It seems it is a "sprite" built by Pearson Bros of
Arundel. And that she first appeared in early 1976. THis info was found in an old copy of PBO...if anyone has this article/add or has any other info or pics on the boat I would be very grateful as Im struggling to find anything on the net.....cheers!!

I remember looking at one of these at the Earls Court boatshow in 1977. They were built by Pearson Brothers at Ford, nr Littlehampton. I have the article in front of me from PBO May 1976. It does not say much - just that the mock-clinker moulded grp Sprite has a 450lb centreboard working through a slot in the keel to obviate a centreboard case in the cabin. Total ballast is given as 600lbs (30%) with an 8 foot beam on this 20 footer to aid stability. The Sprite was said to set 170 sq ft of sail and prices then started at £2,495. An advertisement in 1977 says "Enjoy that big boat feel and big boat accommodation. The ideal 4-berth trailerable cruiser with swing keel..."

 

[kernowboatman]

thats great!!!thanks for letting me know! Doesit have any pics?...i am thinking about trying to get that back issue now i know which one it is!! its amazing that there seems to be no pics on the net!...not that i can find anyway!! cheers for your help!

 

[spriteowner]

Dear kernowboatman,

I also own a sprite 22 (built 1977), which I bought from first hand a few days ago. I knew another one located in Berlin, Germany. You can find pictures of it here:
http://www.segeln-forum.de/thread.php?threadid=15135

Myself, I am in Brandenburg, Germany.

 

[waltmah]

Hi guys! I think I am owner of a "sprite" yacht and try to attach a picture of it.....

 

[Sprite22]

Hi guys! I think I am owner of a "sprite" yacht and try to attach a picture of it.....

Hi, I also own a Pearson Sprite 22, built in Arundel. Would be nice to get in contact. I'm living in Berlin.

 

[Alodeay]

hey guys, this is just a general question to anyone who may not have seen post on a thread of mine re ID of my boat. It seems it is a "sprite" built by Pearson Bros of
Arundel. And that she first appeared in early 1976. THis info was found in an old copy of PBO...if anyone has this article/add or has any other info or pics on the boat I would be very grateful as Im struggling to find anything on the net.....cheers!!

Hi there. I have a Spirite 22. Based in Shepperton, middlesex, England. Do you still have yours? ? Happy to share, and receive more photos if I get a reply.

Cheers, Kerry.

 

[Alodeay]

Hi guys! I think I am owner of a "sprite" yacht and try to attach a picture of it.....

Hi Walt. Do you still have your Sprite? Would be amazing to share photos if you're still on here. Cheers. Kerry.

 

[davidej]

Sounds like you guys should start a Sprite Owners Club!

 

[Alodeay]

Dear kernowboatman,

I also own a sprite 22 (built 1977), which I bought from first hand a few days ago. I knew another one located in Berlin, Germany. You can find pictures of it here:
http://www.segeln-forum.de/thread.php?threadid=15135

Myself, I am in Brandenburg, Germany.

Hi there. Do you still have your Sprite? Would be amazing to share photos if you're still on here. Cheers. Kerry.

Sounds like you guys should start a Sprite Owners Club!

Indeed! Hoping to hear from the others. ?

 

[billyfish]

That's a nice looking yacht.

 

[Mura]

I remember looking at one of these at the Earls Court boatshow in 1977. They were built by Pearson Brothers at Ford, nr Littlehampton. I have the article in front of me from PBO May 1976. It does not say much - just that the mock-clinker moulded grp Sprite has a 450lb centreboard working through a slot in the keel to obviate a centreboard case in the cabin. Total ballast is given as 600lbs (30%) with an 8 foot beam on this 20 footer to aid stability. The Sprite was said to set 170 sq ft of sail and prices then started at £2,495. An advertisement in 1977 says "Enjoy that big boat feel and big boat accommodation. The ideal 4-berth trailerable cruiser with swing keel..."

Hello, I bough old boat of Pearson Bros of Arundel Sussex. Length is about 19 ft. May be she is Sprite here a pictures. My you help to recognize her, please.

 

[Tranona]

Yes it is a Sprite