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Power Boats
24' 1956 Century Coronado
This stunning 24' 1956 Century Coronado is a true testament to craftsmanship and dedication, having been fully restored by the late owner, a passionate enthusiast of wooden boats.
Free Boats
32' Sparkman & Stephens Fisher Pilot
Mahogany over oak. Comfortable cruiser with 4 berths. Purchased in 2005 and sailed every summer until 2017. Extensively restored throughout the off-seasons - list available.
Transport 9.9
Designer
Tracy O'Brien
The Headwater TRANSPORT 9.9 is an easily Car-Topped Pram Dinghy with a constant deadrise 10 deg. V-bottom Planing Hull with lifting chine strips. Bow and stern seats provide level flotation if the hull is swamped, and also provide dry storage if watertight closures are installed.
Small Craft
Adirondack boat- 3' beam
Adirondack boat- 3' beam, shallow draft, approximately 70lbs, cedar strip, maple oars, epoxy shell, caned seats. Built 2015 from kit, rarely used and stored indoors. Asking $6,000 or best offer. Pick up Waterville, Maine.
Sailboats
2012 40' Gartside Yawl
This gorgeous Bermudian Double Ended Yawl ‘La Vie en Rose’ was designed by Paul Gartside, built by Jespersen Boat Builders in B.C., Canada and launched in 2012. The Hull is Cold-Molded with Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Fiberglass and West Systems Epoxy.
Meghan Sailing Skiff
Designer
Tracy O'Brien
Meghan has a constant deadrise V-bottom hull with a capacity of 1-2 passengers and features for & aft flotation chambers. Her rig consists of a 16ft free standing mast, 9'5" wishbone boom and 65 square ft sail. The drawings include a 40" high aspect ratio daggerboard, and a kick-up rudder.
1955 Old Town Square Back
Purchased out of Westport NY from a fellow who has the most impressive collection of wooden canoes and sculls I have ever seen. This one, Beaty, is in need of refinishing but instead of canvas I'll probably epoxy her in and out.
Sailboats
Original 1931 Herreshoff 12.5
The H12 is a plank-on-frame wooden construction with a traditional gaff rig. Very well maintained. Asking $19,500. Is currently in Brooklin, Maine.
Small Craft
2014 19' Ness Yawl Designed by Ian Oughtred
Built in Maine, exquisite detailing. Torqeedo engine and complete with spars, sail, 2 batteries. An exceptional boat. Call text or email 908-591-1083 or bill@obrienyacht.com