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Sailboats
Spronk cat frames
48 foot Spronk cat frames.
After Princess Soya design.
Bruinzeel mahogany 18mm ply
Sailboats
Silk Purse - An Historically-Inspired Gaff Pocket Cruiser that turns heads wherever she goes!
Owned for 47 years and trailer-sailed from the Chesapeake to Canada.
Awarded “Best Owner Restored Sailboat” at Mystic Wooden Boat Show 2024.
Power Boats
30' Ralph Stanley Classic Lobster Cruiser
Launched by Ralph and Richard in 1992 for the original owner until 2024. Never fished, professionally maintained, inside stored, excellent condition classic traditional plank on frame with low hour recently serviced 200 hp Volvo Penta TAMD diesel.
Small Craft
Fast Ocean/Coastal Double
Ken Bassett-designed Firefly2 open water rowing shell. L23', B38", 120lbs. 4mm Joubert ply and Sitka, with S-glass. Dreher carbon seats and titanium hardware. Has won her Blackburn division and the 2018 Monterey Crossing. Fast, seaworthy.
Asking $4,200
Harry Bryan Trout launched in North Carolina
Vee Bottom garvey designed by Harry Bryan launched after 3.5 years building. Used for fishing shallow inland waters around Capelookout, NC. White oak frames with locust floor timbers and deck (sole) beams. Bottom double diagonal 7/16 juniper.
Power Boats
"MV DEERLEAP" 1929 80' HOFFAR BEECHING, CANADA CLASSIC FANTAIL
Stunning, Bristol Condition, cruising fantail yacht, GARDNER 6LX power for very efficient cruising. Heavy construction. 4 Double Staterooms. Regular Show Winner, turn key and ready to cruise. Boathouse Available near Seattle, shipwright caretakers available.
Sailboats
1978 Mystic Cat 15
My sweet Mystic needing a new home. It's been sitting in the garage for 2 years. All bright work recently refinished, cushions and sails clean. Trailer in good shape and titled. She is ready to roll.
$8,000
Sailboats
Chesapeake Light Craft Peapod
This Peapod Sailing tender was hand built by my husband, with great care and love, but never used due to lack of mobility. It is in other words, brand new and just waiting to be to christened!.