Looking for BB11 in SF Bay

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

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Seeking Simba and Pet

Does 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

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Looking for Lakemba

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

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Charles Mower's 1938? 40ft. schooner cruiser

Hello 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

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Searching for wooden boats “Wings” “Eolo” and “Bernice”

I am searching for three boats that were formerly owned by my husband and/or my husband and myself. I would just like to know that they are OK, and have good homes.

1) Wings Wings was owned by my husband, W. John McCormick of Honolulu, from the late 1970s until the mid-1980s when I

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Seeking information on A.M Deering, boat designer

I am seeking information on Chicago boat designer A.M. Deering (mid-twentieth century), especially his designs of sailing yachts.  Any information will be much appreciated.

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TI class sloops

21′ Treasure Island Class plywood sloops. Are any of these still out there anyone?

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1955 Chris Futura

I have this 33′ boat with twin 327 engines in the sac delta. I am (as near as I can tell) the third owner. She is in good condition with a clean out of the water survey in 2006. I know the prior owner died but would sure like to know who came before

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