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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30' Herreshoff Ketch

“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

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1960's 34' Sunset sloop for sale

Makai 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

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Stephens Brothers Yacht "Summertime" for sale

Have you seen Summertime lately? Berthed in Pelican Harbor in Sausalito. 50ft flush deck motor yacht fully restored and then some. Really a fine lady. If anyone is interested in meeting her, contact Captain Rick at 415.740-2924. http://www.StephensYacht-Summertime.com

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48-ft Chapelle-designed, Gaff-rigged Schooner, 1979

Laid in Marshall, planked in San Rafael and launched in 1979, “Henry Rusk” is a San Francisco Bay celebrity.  A pleasure to sail.  New full canvas cover, deck prisms, and prop.  Recently hauled-out at Spaulding Boatworks.  Currently berthed in Pelican Harbor in Sausalito, CA.  3rd owner.

$55K OBO.  Serious inquiries only.  zserber@gmail.com

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Classic San Francisco Bay Bird Boat “Curlew” for sale

30’ one design Bird Boat built by Madden & Lewis in Sausalito in 1922 (hull #2).

Top racer in outstanding condition. Past first place finisher in Master Mariners Regatta. Sausalito berth available.

Asking $15,000.

Contact Lowden Jessup (415) 302-7490.

For information on these SF Bay classics, see http://www.birdboat.com.

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CLOSED-Classic English Borwicks Windermere lake rowboat for sale

SOLD-Borwicks Windermere Ltd. lake boat, circa 1930′s or 40′s, for sale by the Spaulding Wooden Boat Center. Boat is in good condition, but to be usable it will need a strake repaired. If you choose, repairs or restoration can be done by the Spaulding Boatworks. Boat has one rowing seat and one aft seat

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Famous Classic Farallone Clipper, Debit, For Sale-PRICE REDUCED

Debit, the classic Farralone Clipper built and raced by yachtsman, Theo Stephens, is for sale. Built in 1951, this 38′ sloop is in good shape and sails the bay regularly.

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SOLD-Kettenburg 38 “Chorus” for sale

SOLD-Kettenburg 38 sloop Chorus Hull: # 39 Type: Mahogany on Oak Launch date: 1958

History: planked from one log with cuts lined up as in tree. Sailed actively all over the Pacific Coast, and to Hawaii in the 1996 Pacific Cup. One owner since 1979, partially re-built that year, again in 1985, 1992 (Perkins

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Bear Boat #52 “Juno” for sale

Bear Boat Juno hull #52, built in 1949, is for sale.

$10,000 or best offer to secure a good home for Juno. 90% restored, but now needs regular maintenance.

This is a rebuilt sailboat that needs basic maintenance and would be a great boat for someone who wants to care for the boat, but not

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Bird Boat “Curlew”

Curlew is a 30′ one design racing Bird Boat sloop designed for San Francisco Bay. Outstanding condition and recent race record. New sails. Boat is in Sausalito.

According to the Bird Boat registry at  http://www.birdboat.com, Curlew is hull #2 and was built by Madden & Lewis in 1922.

Asking $15,000.

Phone (415) 302-7490 or e-mail lowdenj2@att.net

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Tiger Lilly for sale

This original Ray Speck wooden boat is 38 feet in length and 11 feet in width. Needs lots of love and care. Asking $8,000 OBO. Located in Sausalito. Phone 415-331-6551.

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