The Boat World Book of Dinghies 1974 lists Pearsons as making the Bobbin, Bonito, Sailaway and Sussex Cob. The Sussex Cob is listed as 16'6" long, is ketch rigged and has a lute stern, with a Gunter main and a Bermudan mizzen.
Sussex Cob, traditional, open daysailing boat, complete with 2 masts, 2 booms, gaff, oars, boathook, fenders, bilge pump, 3 sails, all tackle, pulleys, new sheets, rudder, tiller with extension, drop keel, built-in boyancy, all new fittings after restoration by Fairlie boatbuilders, 3 years ago.
Sitting on a very good road trailer with new bearings, free run...
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