August 31st, 2010 by race8011932 #22 “Hummingbird” is up for sale. Unfortunately after an extensive restoration and the kids ready to learn how to sail I got run over last week riding home from the office. The Doc says it’ll be a year before I’m capable of getting back to work. Instead of watching entropy its best that the boat goes to someone that can appreciate and race in the Bay’s oldest, most competitive sailing fleet. I’d give it away for free to the right person, but free boats tend to die. Consider the amount that has gone into the boat the price is just about that. The good news. The boat is just about ready to sail. It has gone through an extensive restoration with about 80% wood and 100% hardware new. The list below describes the work done and notable hardware. New-100% Frames, stem, floors, keelbolts, transom, rudder, aft deck/cockpit (done in teak last month), boom, all hardware and winches. Sails are Pineapple with 2 race seasons on them. Main, jib and spinnaker. Dry stored at my house since their last use. All lines, standing rigging and halyards new. Needs to be done to sail/race- Haul out for bottom and topside paint. Mount cockpit hardware. Varnish rig and booms. Needs name on transom. Forward decks should be painted. No floorboards down below. Long term, the boat needs knees and several planks renewed (buttblocks and knees are only iron left in boat). Extras- Boxes of silicon bronze fasteners and fittings. Paint, varnish and lumber I’ll throw in. Deposit on a new canvas cover. Advice if you need it. No way I want to add up what I have in this. But, Hummingbird won everything for two seasons. My wife learned how to sail. It has been a great education in restoring. And, I was able to participate in the best fleet on the Bay. Let’s call the price $2K for the right person. Again, the boat needs some work, but should be no problem entering next season. Best regards, Geoff Ashton geoff.ashton@aetco.com August 18th, 2010 by oaklandyachtclubOn Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 1:30pm this historic wooden yacht will be auctioned at the Oakland Yacht Club (1101 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501), slip 133. The sailing vessel “Evening Star”, USGC documentation number 236160 (documentation expired 11/30/2009), a 22 ton, 46.2 feet length (without bowsprit), 14.0 feet beam, 6.7 feet draft wooden vessel, built in Bristol, RI in 1937, and all her machinery, engines, boats (if any), tackle, apparel, furnature and cargo, without warranty. The vessel has an impressive pedigree and a storied history (originally commissioned by someone in the Ford family, commissioned into millitary service during WW II, active racing carreer in San Diego and San Francisco). August 16th, 2010 by SagaSloop1936July 31st, 2010 by jgreeneInspired by my grandparents’ stories of steam power during their childhoods, I’ve dreamt for a very long time about owning and operating a steam launch of my own. I’ve come to discover that it isn’t necessarily very easy to come across any of the components that I would need to begin putting one together. I’m looking to realize my dream by beginning to gather major components. I need a hull, a boiler, and an engine, preferably all fixer uppers as I unfortunately don’t have the finances to buy outright a total rig. Basically I need something to start with. If you have or know of anyone who has anything that might help me, please contact me July 20th, 2010 by garyski65ft. LOA classic gaff rigged wooden schooner
engine:100 HP 451 GM diesel- does not start- needs injector adjustment
cabin is empty – you customize interior
large open back deck-perfect for large groups and charter
Sails are in good shape
sail anywhere in the world aboard this vessel
5ft draft-perfect for island cruising
same owner for past 38 years
if you are an admirer of wooden vessels, you’ll love this sailboat!!!
MAKE ME AN OFFER!!!!!!!!!
Call 954-525-8007 July 17th, 2010 by smcwhirterlooking for mcwhirter boats built in houston during the 50′s Does anyone know the whereabouts of a BB11-class wooden daysailer from the ’50s? I owned one at the Napa Street Pier in Sausalito in the late-’80s/early-’90s, and am trying to determine where it is now. I turned it over to the Galilee Harbor co-op in about 1991. At that time, the hull and deck were painted white, the mast was bright and the boom was blue-green. If anyone has any information as to its whereabouts, I’d greatly appreciate it! July 1st, 2010 by oldschoolJune 26th, 2010 by svseawolf
Beautiful cutter, ready to continue world cruise, NOT a “project.” Growing family necessitates sale. Built by a wooden boatbuilder for himself in Port Townsend, WA, in 1989 and always carefully maintained. Old-growth Douglas fir on oak, balau, & mahogany with Sitka spruce spars–traditional construction throughout. All bronze fastened and hardware with external lead ballast. Hand-finished sails, standing rigging is parcelled & served. Length: 33’ overall, 28’ on deck, 25’ LWL
Beam: 9’9”
Draft: 5’
Displacement: 9 tons $42k USD
For photos and more details, see svseawolfsale.blogspot.com Contact svseawolf@gmail.com Currently lying in Marina Vaiare, Moorea, Tahiti–the best deal in French Polynesia, keep her there as a vacation spot or sail off into the sunset! see also:
http://au.yachtworld.com/boats/1989/Bristo…rench-Polynesia This is not my boat. I do not know the seller. Check out craigs list seattle. It is in the water. He is asking $750. I’m sure it would be a challenging restoration. Hate to see it scrapped. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/1807408914.html Rob June 17th, 2010 by sfilippiHi, I am a photo producer in San Francisco and I have a client that is interested in having a photo shoot on a sailboat. The type of boat he would like to shoot on was described to me as follows,” if the boat was a motorcycle, it would be a Triumph,” I think he’d be looking for something vintage classic which brings me to beautiful wooden boats. He’d like to go out in the boat for a day with a skipper. Is there anyone that has a boat that could work for this project? Or are there any leads you can give me? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Best,
Sarah
E: sarahfilippi95@gmail.com June 16th, 2010 by cnerskineDoes anyone remember, know the whereabouts of, or the fate of two small sloops?
18’ “Lion Class” Wooden sloop “Simba” most likely built in the 1920’s, owned by Fred Rassmussen during the 1940’s and 1950’s and kept at Sequoia Yacht Club in Redwood City California.
20” “Seal Class” Wooden sloop “Pet” most likely built in the 1920’s or 1930’s,owned by a judge and kept at Palo Alto Yacht Club during the 1940’s and early 1950’s. Later owned by John Tait and kept at Sequoia Yacht Club in the late 1950’s. Pet was designed along the lines of the larger better known 30’ Bird and 25’ Golden Gate classes. May have been built by Madden and Lewis. Thank you —- Charles Erskine
cnerskine@shaw.ca I am looking for the Lakemba. The boat belonged to Harry Pidgeon. The last information I have is that the boat was bought by a woman in La Paz who was going to sail it to South America. I would appreciate any information. The Lakemba is a Sea Bird yawl. Lakemba The Lakemba has been owned by Warren Eldredge, John Roberts and Jim Morris. If you have any info, please contact me at: ron_lulu@yahoo.com June 4th, 2010 by RandyCadenhead1957 Custom Built Roue 30, Restored Classic From Designer of Bluenose- Spirit is a restored, classic cutter-rigged sloop from William J. Roue, who designed the historic Bluenose and its successor, Bluenose II. Built in Lunenberg, Nova Scotia by Smith & Rhuland, she retains her original bronze fittings, and is so faithfully restored that sailing her is like time travel. She has a full complement of sails, including two main, two jib and spinnaker. The jib boom is self-tacking for single handed sailing. Mast and booms are Sitka spruce. Freshly painted inside and out. Canvas cushions for forward and main cabin berths. Standing headroom. Spirit is not a show boat, but reflects ably her heritage. More photos at Spirit -1957 Roue 30.
$10,000, randycadenhead@gmail.com. 404-808-6194. This Old Beauty was built in 1928 in Vancouver B.C. It is an X Charles H. Cates tug. #6. It is powered by a Gardener 6LX. It is 31 feet long. It is equipped with a sink which has an antique brass hand pump. Two bunks. Top bunk folds down to provide seating. Is heated by a wood stove. This boat has been and still is a real work horse. It has been photographed yrs. ago helping to tow the large freighters into Burrard Inlet. Looks so cute alongside all the other large tugs and the huge freighter. I have included pictures of the book ” Pacific Tugboats ” by Gorden Newell and Joe Williamson. And the year it was published. In the picture the Chief is the closest to you and the freighter. It was also featured in West Coast Mariner. Asking price is reduced to $10.000.00.-O.B.O. Interested parties may call 1-604-885-7014. May 29th, 2010 by bigmusoMothership is a non-profit organization and registered charity that brings Doctors, Midwifes and Nurses to remote communities in the South Pacific. We provide free Medical Aid and care and are looking for the right ship/yacht/schooner/ketch/sloop to serve Motherships crew. We are based in New Zealand and are putting out ads for a donation vessel or a vessel that fits within Motherships budget. Please feel free to contact us through : mothershipinternational at gmail.com Please note Motherships website will be posted in August 2010 at www.mothershipinternational.org Jeramiah Benjamin : Director May 11th, 2010 by frinellwLocated in Seattle, asking $50k or reasonable offer. Beautiful boat with great lines, a classic. Lots of boat for a reasonable price. Great day-sailor, confortably sleeps 5, in good condition, auto-furling jib and main, windless, survey available upon request. I love this boat, but I have to sell due to a move. LOA / LOD / LWL / HEIGHT – BRIDGE CLEARANCE 43’/ 42’8”/ 29’/ 53’ BEAM / DRAFT / KEEL 10’8”/ 6’6”/ Full DISPLACEMENT / BALLAST 15,000# / 6,000# PROPULSION SYSTEM Single Inboard Perkins FUEL: Diesel May 6th, 2010 by Patti Holmes
Designed by Bill Healy, built at Riverbend Marine, Ft Lauderdale, FL. Keel laid Aug 1984, launched Sept 1986. A proven passage maker on E coast of US, Caribbean, S Pacific & NW Pacific. The vessel is 30′ on deck with 28′ waterline, 4 1/2′ draught & 13′ beam. Built using 3/4″ x 1 1/2″ clear fir strip plank then cold molded 1/4″ plywood & fiberglassed inside & out. Ballast keel is lead. Engine is a 1999 Yanmar 3GM30F with 1189 hrs as of Jul 2009. Double spreader rig. Re-rigged with aluminum spar Sept 1999. Rigging wire 302/304 stainless steel by Loos & Co; Sta-Lok terminals; turnbuckles & toggles silicon bronze. Mainsail, #2 jib & #3 jib new in 2000, condition good; #1 jib 1984, poor condition; isometric spinnaker 1991, like new condition; 2-reef staysail 1988, fair condition; #4 jib, unknown origin, fair condition. Winches: 2 Lewmar #43; 2 Lewmar #25; 2 Arco #30; 3 Lewmar #7; 1 Lewmar #6; 1 Barient #10; 1 Barient #9; 1 Barlow #24. Anchors: 45# CQR; 35# Bruce; 22# Danforth. Chain: 300′ of 5/16″ galvanized proof coil in 3 pieces; 30′ of 3/8″ galvanized proof coil. Aries vane gear, new in 1986, re-built 2005. Presently cruising the Chesapeake Bay. Contact at svprettypatti@hotmail.com  Galley stove, port side  Looking aft @ engine  Looking forward Port side, dbl berth, main salon  Looking forward, Starboard side, single berth, main salon April 20th, 2010 by knarrtasticIf you had the real thing it be amazing, but I’m looking for blueprints or premade replicas of ancient Viking vessels from about the 9th Century. Perhaps you have one already, or you know where to find one, or you have blueprints to build one. This will be used in a film scene shot on the Columbia river. April 14th, 2010 by WheelockMarineplease E-mail me if interested gramsgrapes@hotmail.com
I am trying to find a home for this great Schooner before she is sent to the crusher………….
her stats are
built in England
Displacement: 35 tons
Length: 54’ L.O.A x 48’10” L.O.D. X 40’06” L.W.L.
Beam: 12’04”
Depth: 6’03”
Draft: 6’06”
Type: Wood constructed Schooner
needs someone with alot of Time & Money April 12th, 2010 by casejamesBring the Sausalito native home? Currently berthed in Alameda, this solid 9,000 pound teak classic from 1956 out of the Hong Kong Cheoy Lee shipyard was first berthed in Sausalito. This Laurent Giles design is a very storied little cruiser who is looking for a new steward. I have owned her for three years and comfortably sailed her all over San Fran’s Aquatic playground. Her teak hull is solid and without leaks. Sister ships have gone all over the world making and breaking many firsts from the 1940′s to the present. Amazingly well balanced helm and remarkably pleasant motion for her size out the gate in rough weather. Needs some TLC; pull out paint job on bottom and topsides, sails are old but very functionable. Mast should be pulled before cruising. Includes NEW Westerbeke 12hp diesel w/ 120 hours. New depth sounder, much vertue literature and more. Lots of information on Vertues on this UK website: http://homepages.rya-online.net/vertueowners/ Asking $12,500 OBO Call Casey @ (707) 832-6223 April 6th, 2010 by magpieHello Wood Boat Fans, I found this interesting Charles Mower design motorsailer called the “Pronto,” a 40ft. raised deck schooner. Does anyone know anyone that has built this boat or seen one? I would like to get information and opinions. Thanks. http://www.dngoodchild.com/5401.htm Brendan Flynt – bcflynt@yahoo.com
magpie April 3rd, 2010 by suesailor“Arua” was built in Japan in 1963 by Far East Yachts known for their excellent craftsmanship. Double-planked mahogany on oak frames. Bristol condition, same owner for the past 37 years. Well-maintained and lots of upgrades. Diesel power, refrigeration, propane stove w/oven, pressure water, gel batteries, Harken furling, etc. Beautiful epoxy paint on hull and decks. Berthed in Sausalito, CA. Must see to appreciate. Asking $29,000 obo For full specs and more photos, click on this link or paste it into your browser: http://web.me.com/suesailor/Arua/%22Arua%22_For_Sale.html Thanks for looking. Tel 415.686.8537 
March 23rd, 2010 by beWilliam ThomsonMakai was designed by James Dewitt Sr. in the mid-30s. She was built by Al Silva and former employee of the Stone Boatyard between 1964 and 1967. Mr. Silva was a very well regarded local boat builder. I believe it is the last sunset built. The construction material is full-length cedar planks over oak framing. She’s designed and built with a full keel. The rig is sloop with a self tending and lose footed jib. The overall length is 34 feet with 26 feet at the water line and 8 feet at the beam and the draft is approximately 5 feet. She’s also a fast boat. I entered her in the Master Mariners regatta in 2004 and came in third in our division (Marconi III) in the 2005 race we took first in our division, I didn’t race in 2006 but raced in the Master Mariner regatta over Memorial Day weekend and took first in our division again. The auxiliary power is an Atomic Four that I believe is original to the boat. Since I’ve had the boat the engine has been professionally serviced by Dan Davies. It seems to be in very good condition; it doesn’t burn oil, starts every time and maintains consistent oil pressure of approximately 40 pounds. Attached is a list of significant upgrades which I have had installed on the boat since I purchased it in January of 2004, the boat was in good condition when I purchased it. However, it had not had much in the way of upgrades since it was originally built. Further, some of the installations that were made by the owner immediately previous to me were not in keeping with my sense of design for the boat. Upgrades - Completely replace 12 volt system and distribution panel
- Develop 110 volt system
- Install built-in battery charging system
- Relocate bilge pump out-flow
- Replace plastic ports lens with laminated glass
- Add an additional opening port, front of cabin
- Replace all blocks with ash and bronze blocks
- Add deadeye port to escape hatch
- Replace all running rigging with three strand dacron
- Replace lifelines
- Remove mast, remove, polish and reinstall all mast hardware and prime and paint mast
- Prime and paint both booms
- Develop “preventer†system
- Veneer transom with vertical grain mahogany
- Replace stereo, stereo wiring, interior speakers and add cockpit speakers
- Strip and rebuild whisker pole
- Install deck mounted to whisker pole brackets
- Provide compass with custom trim and light
- Supply and install cockpit instruments
- Develop folding table
- Paint and varnish cabin interior
- Remove carpeted cabin floor boards and replace with teak
- Replace cabin cushions
- Provide new cockpit cushions
- Repaint the hull, cabin top and cabin sides
- Develop anchor support bracket on cabin top
- That supply and install new naval pipe
- Supply and install “dead-eye” in escape hatch
- Supply and install bronze deck air-vent
- Supply and install closable bronze vent in rear lazarette
- Supply and install new cabin lighting
- Paint and varnish cabin interior
- Supply and install new alcohol stove
- Develop custom boat pole bracket
- Improved full cover, additional pass through hole installations
Contact: William Thomson at (415) 269-6358 or thomson_bldg@yahoo.com. | |
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