John Sharp

John B. Sharp (born ~1940s, active 1970s–present) is a British American naval architect and yacht designer renowned for his blue water cruising sailboats and superyacht engineering. Based in the UK and later the US (San Diego), Sharp's work emphasizes seaworthiness, aluminum construction, and owner-operator comfort. He founded John Sharp Design Ltd. in the 1970s, producing durable, performance-oriented designs for long-distance voyages. His portfolio spans modest 30–40 ft cruisers to custom superyachts over 100 ft, with a focus on GRP and aluminum hulls.