Here we feature one more short audio interview with Jim Brown talking about the Piver Nugget tri. In this audio clip, Jim talks specifically about certain Nugget design features that all came together very well.
Jim’s explanation really coveys how the Nugget’s design offered self-builders an opportunity to get out on the water and experience multihull fun … on a budget. And the word “budget” is key here.
Economy. Affordability. Accessibility.
Do-able. Practical. Achievable multihull boatbuilding (that enabled tons outdoor family fun). For just about anyone.
Once again, we hope you enjoy Jim’s short, yet practical, nultihull history oration. Pure fun :-)
You might also be amazed at Jim’s description of how well the boat sailed. (He thinks the Seaclipper series by John Marples (for self-boatbuilders) are comparable to the original Nugget. The Seaclipper 24, for example, can be seen here.)
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Click on the book image below to see more about volume one of Jim’s memoir “Among the Multihulls” on Amazon, which includes the full story of Jim’s Nugget (along with lots of other great stories) …
Hello Joe and Jim, Anne Hutchinson (Steg) here. Thoroughly enjoyed hearing your voice Jim and listening to your stories regarding the Nugget and early Piver days. Still share your keep it simple philosophy not only in boating but in general. I am living on St Croix and my partner has a 25′ tri designed and built by a local man here. Its more of a day racer than a day sailer and a little to much power for our 75 years, but we have enjoyed it. When Bob Steg and i were in Fiji there was a guy anchored next to us who was sailing around the world in a Nugget. Could be Cross’s mystery sailor. Enjoyed reading your book “Amoung the Multihulls”, especially the part about the visit with Mark H. May warmest regards to Joanna and you. So glad to have found Joe’s website too.
Hello
Thanks so much for the info on the Nugget. I had one when I was 15 and I am still building and sailing multis now I am 48. I love hearing stories about the early multihull lore. I would be very interested in hearing about the design spiral of the Searunner series.
cheers
Phil Thompson (Australia)
It was about 1980, when Russell Brown sailed his small Tri south.
Russell was but 16 yrs. old, sailing without aux. power.
He stopped in Beaufort, N.C., and spent about 3 days on my 32′ Cat. 3 days of rain held up his trip.
does anyone remember what model that boat was? I remember it as a 16 footer, open hull.
He was a very adventuress young man.
Lefty Rowe
I ENJOY THIS TALK AND LEARN A LOT OF THINGS