1999, 21' handy billy wooden launch, built by the nw school of wooden boats in port hadlock wa, based on a classic design from william hand, powered by a honda 25hp outboard in a covered well.. The name of this design (handy billy) is an homage to famed yacht designer william hand as the lines of the handy billy are to a large degree based upon hand’s popular and efficient designs for motor launches of the early 1900’s.. The handy billy’s are known for their gentle loping ride and great efficiency. the design can handle the steepest chops thanks to a fine entry and generous deadrise..
1 new and used handy billy 21 launch boats for sale in maine at smartmarineguide.com. The handy billy 21 was fabricated out of fiberglass from an original harry bryan design wooden model built in the late 1990's. southport marine took on the task of converting this classic design from wood to all fiberglass.. Launched new in 1999 classic style in a new design 21' handy billy wooden launch built by the nw school of wooden boats in port hadlock wa based on a classic design from william hand powered by a honda 25hp outboard in a covered well..