CLOSED-Wanted: Wooden sailboat with historical value, full keel, from 28-33 feet approximately and a draft of not deeper than four feet.
Project boat ok, as my father and I will work on it in barn in Texas, where we can hoist a boat of that size. For a project boat, our budget could extend up to $2,500.00.
We are also interested in boats ready to sail, with a budget of not over $15,000 dollars. We have a trailer that could easily be adapted to a boat of that length and draft.
We are searching, like many others, for that veritable needle in a haystack. We are searching for a boat of historical significance, such as: Herreshoff designs, Sparkman and Stephens designs, Alden, etc. We are searching for a nautical expression of American History, and will fly old Glory from her proudly.
Steven Hays, steven [at] haysmusic.net
Steven,
I have a 30 foot wooden classic that was designed by William Rhue (of Bluenose fame) and built in Nova Scotia in 1957. I purchased it about three years ago from a long time owner in Salem Mass. and brought it to Georgia, where I’ve been restoring it, with the help of a master shipwright. It is nearing completion, but I’ve purchased a second boat in the meantime and have been thinking of selling the Rhue. It is a beautiful and solid yacht, but not a showboat. It does, however, have all its original bronze fittings and a full complement of sails and gear. It is documented with the National Registry
About all that is left to do is bottom paint, rerigging the mast and servicing the Yanmar diesel. I have about $15,000 in it now and would be happy to discuss it with you if you are interested. Please let me know.
Hi Steve,
Have a 33′ William Hand design Ketch built in 1960. It does need work. It is made of Teak and Mahogany with a rebuilt engine. I took possession of it a few years back after performing work for the owner who defaulted on payment and storage fees. I am asking $5,000.00 for it and would gladly provide photos and documentation for you if you have any interest.
Sincerely,
Chris Moy
Hi Steve,
I am presently sailing my Angleman Sea Spirit ketch into the Caribbean after a 10 year circumnavigation. I bought the boat in Los Angeles 1999 and I am ready to sell it. It’s very well maintained and fully equipped to continue cruising.
It was buit 1965 by the Tokyo Boat Works, Japan. Mahogany over oak.
Best regards, Dieter
Hi Steve,
Am interested in purchasing you angelman sea spirit. could you send me photos and current location.
Thank you,
Greg