C30 OWNERS LISTING...First 999...
#1, "", JS Meier, San Pedro, CA. JSMEIER@YAHOO.COM, 1974 Mark I, TRBS, Fin, Univ M-11, Main Sail, Genoa, 110% jib, This IS the first Catalina 30 built and is still sailing like a champ! Everything on this boat is overbuilt and oversized including the standing rigging, chain plates, keel stepped mast, and sheet winches. Keel Stepped Mast, Richly trimmed teak interior, Teak and Holly sole, Dinette style layout, Same galley and nav station as mid 80's Cat 30, All new standing rigging and spreaders 2004, New sheets 2004, (2) new starting batteries 2005, (1) new house battery 2004, (2) new Danforth compasses 2005, 40 gal fresh water, 18 gal holding, 18 gal fuel, Electric bilge pump and cockpit mounted manual bilge pump, VHF, BBQ, Self tailing sheet winches, Anchor with 30' chain and 240' rode, Pressurized water, Propane gimbaled stove with two burners and oven, Radio, Depth meter.
#08, Tomorrow's Girl, Boyd Godfrey, North Vancouver, B.C., bgodfrey@telus.net, www.catalinathirty.com, 1974 Mk1 SRF, 1005%main 135% genoa asymetrical spinnaker, Atomic 4, Indigo prop. Currently undergoing refit, hoping to have her back in the water by late spring '08.
#10,”LA BEFANA”, Randy Hough, Port Moody, BC Canada, randy.hough@shaw.ca, 1975, Mark I, SR (now BS), Fin, North Sails, Atomic 4, Fixed 2 blade, Still tiller steered, La Befana (the Christmas Witch) got a bowsprit, all new wiring (12V & AC), new exhaust, new hot water heater, a new bottom, and new late model rudder as part of a refit started in 2001. Still to come; Roller Furling, Propane, and a dodger. I have owned her since December of 1994 (hence Christmas Witch). I lived aboard for 6 years, and raced her at a PHRF rating of 180 out of Sequoia Yacht Club in Redwood City CA. She has sailed both single (SSS) and double-handed Farralones (BAMA) races and is looking forward to her new life in Canada.
#13 is in Middle River off the Chesapeake
Bay
#15 is near Portland, Oregon.
#17 "WANDERER II", Steve Wark
#20,”IRISH MIST”, DAVID MASOPUST, WINDHAM CTR
CT, dbmasopust@snet.net
#21, Manatee, Bill Harris, Daytona Beach Fla, billharriscat30@hotmail.com, 1975, SR, Fin, New 20hp diesel, 3-blade, Reworked fresh water system...Electrical...and Main Cabin layout.
#28, "Seadate", John Brown, Redondo Beach CA, John_Brown@notes.amdahl.com
#30,”DULCINEA”, CARROLL ANDREWS, POTOMAC MD,
andrewsco@earthlink.net
#32,”SAILBAD THE SINNER”, STANLEY PERRY,
FALLBROOK CA
#33, Can't Dance, Joe and Candance Sabella,
Gulfport, Fl, candance@gte.net, 1975, Mk
I, TR, Fin, main & 135% RF, 2GM20, 3 Blade.
She was our little project boat and we have completely refitted her since
purchasing in 1997. Formerly known as Wings & Chuckles.
#34 "Makani Koa", Mike Pelaez, Tampa Fl, PelaezM@socom.mil, 1975, MKI, TR, wing (converted from fin keel), Main, 150% Rf, 3GM, 3 blade, custom bow sprit
#38, Banjo, Kerri and Scott MacDonald, Shilshole Bay Marina--Seattle,smacdonald206@yahoo.com,,1975,,,,SR,Fin,Main-Jib-150,Atomic 4
#39,Mistress, Shane Dixon, New London CT, sdixon@ctol.net, http://www.ctol,net/~sdixon, 1975, Mark I, SRBS,FIN,150gen., Atomic 4,CDI 3 Blade
#42,”LOCHAN ORA’, Paul Harwood of San Jose, CA
#47, "Reality", Judith Toffenetti, Herring Bay Maryland, ccvt2@aol.com, 1975, Mk1 SR, Shoal, Main, working jib, and 150% Genoa, Atomic 4, Two bladed fixed,
#48, Marion Rose, Stuart and Lisa Smith, Long Beach CA, oshunluvr@earthlink.net, www.home.earthlink.net/~oshunluvr, 1975, Mark I, SR, Fin Keel, Catalina mainsail
(bought used from a 2000 series boat) and
tattered Genoa, Good Ole Atomic 4 gas, prop unknown,
Just acquired our first boat from a non-sailor who used her for a cheap place to
live. She is solid and sails very well (6.5 knots in a
12 knot breeze) but needs much maintenance and
upgrading. I am starting with electric system (total
mess) and then plan to work bottom up.
#49,”FRIENDLY DRAGON”, RICHARD BRITTON, NEW
WESTMINSTER BC, rbritton@cln.etc.bc.ca
#51,”BLEST 2”, CHICK MARENTETTE, TRAVERSE CITY
MI
#52,”GYPSY LADY”, TONY BAX, WESLEY HILLS NY,
sail4ever@juno.com
#64 "Alpha II ", Mike Pence,
Magothy River MD, Michael.Pence@baesystems.com
#64, Jeannette II, Tom Page, Boston MA, Tom.Page@rcn.com, 2007,std rig, wing keel, roller furling main 135
Genoa, Yanmar, 3 blade prop, CANT WAIT TILL SPRING ONLY
SAILED HER FOR 45 MINUTES
#65,Solitaire ,David Trahan, Lake Arthur Louisiana, dtrahan@acadian.com, no web, 1975, Mark I,
SR, Fin Keel, Standard Hank on Sail plan plus storm jib, Atomic 4, 2 blade prop,
updated with wheel steering and Autopilot.
#75, "Chiara Mia" John Gajdos,
Morro Bay, CA.,
JohnGnMB@aol.com, 1975, MkI, SR, Fin, Main, 150%, Atomic 4, 2 Blade
Bought the boat two years ago (
table, roller
furling. Trip south.
#76, "Happy Squid", Robert & Gwynn Kroeker, Nanaimo BC, Robert_Kroeker@telus.net,, 1975, Mk I,SR, Fin Keel, #1#2#3#4 Jib&Spinnaker, Yanmar YSE 12,, "Original owner David Roberts registered her in Vancouver, BC March 30, 1976 as "Cariad" (8.27 tons net, ON370317). 3rd owner Helmut Ehlers officially renamed her "Happy Squid." She has a new std. height mast with a baby stay & only one pair of lower shrouds. Custom chain plates extend to the bottoms of the bulkheads & bulkhead bonding to the hull has been reinforced. The boom as 1'-8" longer than standard (270 sq. ft. main) & keel & rudder have been modified & faired for racing. We bought her June 10, 2003 & added a holding tank & macerator pump in August."
#88,
"Travers Tapper", Travers B. Tapper and Dawn, TBTAPPER@aol.com, Wilmington Isl. Savannah,
Ga., 1975, Mk I, SR, 170, 155, 150, 135, 110, spinnaker, Fin, A4, 2 blade
Pretty good shape, some upgrades mainly the hull (full peal and B-coat)
purchased in August 2001, haven't actually sailed it yet looking forward to that
day soon.
#89,”JUSTY-MIS”, RICK LEGARE, NORTH SMITHFIELD
RI, justymis@aol.com
#91,”ANDROMEDA”, Michael F. Clare, Milford CT, mfclare@worldnet.att.net, 1975, std, fin
#92, "Second Wind ", Tim VandenBerg & Kathryn Conant., South River, Annapolis MD., Kathryn-tim@erols.com
#0101, Orca Loca
(formerly Agua), Frank and Cathleen DuBois, Deale, MD,
no web, 1975, Mark I, SR,Fin, Hank on jib, Yanmar 11HP
Diesel, Standard Prop
I found Orca in 1999, semi abandoned in the water in Solomon's, MD. She had not been sailed or
hauled in quite a few years and it showed (her MD registration
was dated 1991). She was berthed next to a stand of
trees which filled the cockpit with leaves every fall,
blocked the scuppers and
flooded the cabin. There are water stains about 10 inches up the interior paneling. The interior
was a mess and had to be pressure washed thanks to the
lack of ventilation over numerous summers. I've since
done major blister work on the bottom including epoxy barrier coat, redone the
rigging, new injector and head job on the Diesel (which started right up) rebuilt the pedestal and am now working on the
interior (including plumbing) and running
rigging. Lots more to go and I'm not sure that
the effort to pleasure ratio makes sense but I enjoy
the project.
#0123, FatCat, Steven & DeeAnn Meacham, Jarrell Cove-Harstine Island WA, ddnsteve@hctc.com, 1975, Mk I, Standard Rig, Fin keel, main and 135%RF, Atomic 4, two bladed fixed.
#124, MARZENNA,
#0135, Underdog, Patrick Crowe, San Francisco, pcrowe@aptiv.com, 1975, Mark I
#0155, Tall
Cotton, Dave Reynolds & Herb Nagel, Port Clinton, Ohio, dreynold@woh.rr.com, 1976, Mk I, Std Rig, Fin keel.
We're the second owners of Tall Cotton (formerly Windego). She was
purchased from Port Clinton Yacht Charters in 2003
who also sold her to her original owners in 1977.
#0167, Strider, J.Harper, St. PEtersburg Fla, JBHarper29@Aol.com, 1976, MKI, SR, Fin, BAnks main & 135%jib, Atomic4, 9x12, great boat
#0178,
"Scherzo", Scott Berna/Paula Sullivan, Plymouth, Mass., Scott.Berna@State.MA.US, 1976 (?),
MK I, TR/BS, fin, looks like original sails, Atomic 4-gas, 2 blade (soon to
be 3),
Just purchased late last season and am upgrading
many of the systems including new traveler/main sheet controls, holding
tank, freshwater delivery, keel bolts, the list goes on......She sailed us
well enough in her new cruising grounds of Buzzards Bay last fall.
Hope to get a full season in this year.
#0199, RHEALUTHIEN, Dwight & Page Wessel, Cobb Island, Maryland, wessel5@va.metrocast.net, 1-9-1976 Mk 1 SR Fin 1994,Atomic-4, 3-blade. RHEALUTHIEN still has her wooden spreaders which are in good shape but are due to be replaced. She also has a roller fuller head sail. We are learning how to cruise after spending most of my past racing around the buoys. The prior owners have taken good care of her; she is in very good shape. The next planned upgrade is to improve the reefing system.
#0203, Quiltmaker 22, Eric
Meyers,Sandusky Ohio, quiltmaker22@aol.com, 1976
mark 1, std rig, fin keel, atomic 4 2 blade,I sail the
Islands of Lake Erie,
Just put on new acrylic windows from Cruising Concepts...Eric &
Hiroko
#0245, MAHU, TERRY and MARGARET HILL, Napa Valley Marina Ca., terry@interx.net, 1976, MK-1, SR ,fin, Yanmer 11hp Diesel, 2 blade martec folding prop, Reef rite roller furling We stepped up from a Catalina 27. Purchased Mahu Oct. 2001. Mainly wanted a shower and a little more room and got a lot of both. Will be changing from IC27A to IC30A but we will sure miss that little 27. Mahu sails like a dream.
#0256, Makin'Waves, Paul Kemp, Houston, mwaves@aol.com,1976, 1 ,sr ,, fin, north,
atomic4, 7X13,
Still Sailing Galveston Bay after all these Years.
#0258, Bay Dreams, Herb & Kim Semones, Morehead, KY, thebaydreamers@yahoo.com, 1976 Mark1, SR, Fin Keel, Yanmar YSE12, 2 blade prop, Still sailing and looking good!
#0271, Queen Mab, Gail & Bill Morris, Edgewood, RI, bill@rinet36.org, http://members.sailnet.com/personal_page/index.cfm?memberid=66244, 1976, Mk I, SRBS, Fin, Main, 135, blade, A-4, 2 blade If you are going to walk on thin ice you might as well dance.
#0272, Arran Mor, Mark and Pat Nelson, mnelson@lvcm.com, www.markives.com , 1976, Mark I, Std Rig, Atomic 4 The Arran Mor was named after an island off the coast of Ireland. She had one owner for 27 years in San Diego before she was purchased by us in May 2003 and brought to Lake Mead, NV. We decided to keep the original name out of respect for her and the previous owner. There is not a finer boat. Pictures at www.markives.com
#0281,No Baggage, , Rockhold Creek Marina, Deale, MD, 1976, Std Rig, Fin Keel, 150 Roller and Main, Yanmar YSE12, 3 Blade Prop, Sold recently
#0285,
LAZY SUSAN, Don and Sue Rubin, Stony Point, N.Y.,don_rubin@urscorp.com,1976,
Mk I, SR, shoal, full batten main dacron,150RF crosscut dacron, atomic 4, 3
blade
Previously owned CAT25 #285, had to look all over the East Coast to find CAT30
#285, found it in the Chesapeake near Annapolis, Haven't started looking for
CAT36 yet but its out there waiting for me. We sail on the mighty Hudson River.
#0308, Westwwind, diana rigby newport OR, ddrigby @ msn, we are the proud owners of 1976 std.rig catalina 30 just launched last nite on the tide 05/30 08. at newport oregon we hauled the boat out two years ago complete resoration under way 90% complete will finish in water. installed pathfinder diesel 50 HP. hurth 2/1 trans pyi drippless seal flex coupler 3 blade prop stripped bottom epoxy coated soft A/F complete L/P spray finish on hull and top sides new plastic fuel tank , electronics etc. replaced all exterior teak with cetol finish were painting interior next week and installing all teak parts inside planning on sailing to so cal in july will keep any one intrested posted on progress
#0314, Rag Doll, Don & Judy Miehling, Oyster Bay, Long
Island, NY, miehling@optonline.net, www.geocities.com/demartist, 1976,
Mk I, TRBS, Fin, Main, 130, 150, 165, Atomic 4, 2 blade
I bought Rag Doll for a $song$ in June 2001. The previous owners for the last
nine years was a group of 3 to 4 people, the ring leader being a women, (the
"Doll" of Rag Doll?). The kindest thing I can say is that they didn't
sink her! I have a long list of repairs, renovations, then improvements in front
of me.
#0331,
KNOT A CLEW ,
Gary and Gail Peterson-Masengale, Deale, MD, montigre@aol.com,
http://hometown.aol.com/montigre/montigrecat30.html , 1976 , Mk I , SR Fin,
Tiller , Main, 150RF (Harken), storm , Jiffy Reefing and Lazy Jacks , 2GM20 ,
12RH 3-blade
We just purchased "Clew" this summer and are still on a sharp learning
curve (our first boat). We've found the boat to be very easy to sail and also
very forgiving. The Tech Talk manual has been a valuable resource for
information on upgrades, modifications and systems maintenance and we advise all
owners to seriously consider purchasing one (it'll save you BIG bucks). Clew had
been wisely upgraded by the previous owners and extremely well maintained over
the past 25 years.
#0371 Ultimate
19th Hole,
#0415,
D'Estes, Robert Deschaine,
South Haven, Michigan, bobd@brproducts.com, no web, 1977, Sloop, Std Rig, Keel 5', Main Spinnaker Foresail Genoa,
Universal 30hp
First Sailboat - purchased today 8-12-02
#0444, Sloop Du Jour, Ian P. Sokoloski,
AIA, Little Italy, Maryland, sicily@earthlink.net,
1977, Mk I, SR, Shoal Keel, Original Sails, Atomic 4
Wonderful boat in fabulous condition. The A-4 purrs like a kitten and the
sails look like new. The teak interior has aged well and is kept oiled,
not varnished. With the exception of a Harken roller-furling system, very
little has been modified on the boat. A real joy to sail!
#0451 , "CooKoos Nest" , Dave Wilson & Dave Aprea, Long Beach, CA, dswilson-ns08@hyperdisk.com, 1977, Tall rig, fin keel, Universal diesel, purchased in Aug 07 from John S, his son used to race it from 2002 to 2006. We been working the kinks out and making improvements. Has reinforced rigging which handled 30+knot winds and 8-12 foots seas last Sept going to Catalina from LB. Great test for me and the boat. Looking to upgrade autopilot and get folding prop this year. Images at http://mail.hyperdisk.com/users/dswilson/Boat/
#0467, Eurydice,
George Biery, Berkeley, CA, gmbiery@pacbell.net,
no web address, 1976, Mark I, Std. Rig (SR), Fin Keel, Atomic 4 in great shape!,
Martec folding,
We race Eurydice competitively on San Francisco Bay against other Cat30s, in
PHRF in club races, and cruise her throughout the Bay and California
Delta. She is a competitive racer and a comfortable cruiser.
#0543, Moby Dick, Joe friedman, Mattituck, ny, joef@vdot.net, , 1977, Mark I, Std, Bs, Fin, Main/135/150, A-4, 2 blade fixed
#0553 After You (formerly
Dokter) Steve & Joan Fronapfel Keyport, NJ pengwins4@att.net 1977 Mark I, TR, BS, Fin, Main & 155 on Harken roller, no spin,
Yanmar YSB12, Martec Folding 13x12 prop.
Bought her about 10 years ago - upgraded chain plates, spreaders, prop - PHRF
180, non-spinnaker Club Champ 4 of last 5 years, so
this one can sail! Sail out of Keyport Yacht Club on Raritan Bay, NJ (just
outside New York Harbor) Love this boat!
#0575 , Asylum, Edgar and Katherine Gutierrez, Stony Point
NY, asylum575@aol.com, 1977, Mark I, SR,
Fin, A 4, 3 blade prop
Purchased as "Doc's Cabin" from a charity. Donated as a
wreck. A phenomenal list of upgrades and repairs, soon to be organized for
all to enjoy. Anyone who has seen the boat through the transformation can
not believe it.
#0585, Dragon, St. George (Saint) B. Pinckney, Deltaville,
VA, Stgeorgep@aol.com, 1977, Mk I, TR,
Fin, Main, 170%, 130%, YSB12, 2 blade
Tiller steering, Often fly the "Cross of St. George" flag (white with
red cross) from Starboard spreader when aboard.
#0598, PlusOne, Cliff Carter, Oak Bay British Columbia, cliffc@city.victoria.bc.ca, 1977,Mk 1, Std, Fin, 2mains, 2-153% genoas, Yanmar 2GM, Campbell 3 blade Sailor Prop, Repower from YSE-12 to 13 HP Yanmar in 2004, wheel steering, Dickinson propane furnace, upgraded interior. All work by owner over past five years. Sailing season 2004 = 71 days and 59 nights away on PlusOne.
#0632, Drambuie, Owner:
Allen Schweitzer, Hailing Port: Boston, MA allenschweitzer@yahoo.com, 1977, Mark I,
Std Rig, no Bowsprit, Keel: Fin, Sails, 100% 150% (new 2001) Yanmar
2GM20F (new 2001) Prop, CDI composite 2 blade, 15"
The boat is in excellent condition. Many upgrades have been done & are
continued to be done, including: New motor, new
prop, new prop shaft, muffler, rudder,
chainplate upgrade, teak combing trim, VHF, AutoHelm, fresh water pump, inflatable & outboard, bottom job....the list goes on.
Though she's over 25 years old she still looks & performs like a new boat.
#0633, HALEAKALA, David & Jennifer Cielusniak, New York, NY, DMCx22@aol.com, 1977, SR, Shoal, 150% RF, Atomic4, wheel steering. She is in phenomenal condition!
#0640, Ruille Buille,
Evan Wright and Candice Vance, King Harbor, evanw25@cox.net, 1977,
MKI, TR, Fin, Main, 150% Genoa, M3-20, single oil screw,
We are the second owners, having purchased the boat in 1995
from the original owner, Joe Mitchell. Mr.
Mitchell was very active with the King Harbor Yacht
Club (KHYC), and he had sold his boat to us due to his wife's declining health. We learned on a sail
to Catalina last year, that
both of the Mitchells have passed away. The Mitchell's were proud of their Irish heritage,
and the unique color scheme and decoration of our vessel, Ruille Buille remains in their original vision. All
canvas colors are in green, and the
Genoa has green and orange panels, reminiscent of the Irish
national flag. Our sailboat is in very good
shape for one that has been in constant use for 25
years. Most of the gear is original, except the engine. Mr. Mitchell was very diligent on record
keeping... he passed along receipts
for EVERYTHING he ever spent on the boat... including his original purchase bill! The name Ruillie Buille, as was told
to us by Mr. Mitchell, is Irish Gaelic
for "confusion"... a very apt description we have been told... for those boat guests who
had participated in their many parties onboard.
This boat has a lot of love and history.
#0695, Lenny and Linda Smith, Port
Clinton, Ohio, lowgunn4@bright.net,
1977, SR, Fin, Full Batten Main, Furling 150, 110, 170
reacher/drifter, A4, 2 Blade
This is our first boat. We now have 3 full seasons of experience and are finally starting to feel comfortable with our boat handling
abilities in most conditions. We can also hold our own
in competition.
#0714,Summer
Snow, Jerry Noland, Duluth MN, jerry@jerrynoland.com, http://jerrynoland.com, 1977,I,SR,Fin,Main/155% Genoa/Jib/Cruising
Spinnaker, Yanmar YSB12,2-Blade Fixed,
I purchased this sailboat in the spring of 2003 at
Marinette WI and then sailed it from Lake Michigan
to Lake Superior (700+ miles).
#0747, Mareequa
Z, Brian and Marie Buel, Ventura CA, brian@babymogul.com,
1977, Mark I, TR, Fin, Atomic 4 (rebuilt),
2 blade, factory wheel,
This is my 2nd C30 - I just bought her and has
been getting a lot of the TLC she's been needing
for some time. She had been a live aboard in
San Diego and ended up being somewhat
misused. Just rewired adding a new breaker
panel and other misc electrical items, rebuilt the
head and replaced the hoses, have been caring for
the interior teak plus a number of other jobs. She's
really starting to shape up.
#0748, Kailua, Kevin and Nina Kendrick, Gig Harbor WA, kkendrick@harbornet.com,,1977,Mark I, SR, Fin, ancient Main and new North 135 on Shaeffer Furler, Beta 20hp diesel, Martec folding, Still a pleasure to own and sail
#0755, Killashandra, Patrick
O'Rourke, Manasquan, N.J., cavan52@csionline.net ,1977, Mark1,SR,Fin Keel, 2 mains, 2 jibs, Spinnaker and storm sail, Rebuilt
Atomic 4 in 2002, myself of course, 2 and 3 blade prop,
getting it ready in a year or 2 to go down to the Keys from New
Jersey. Changing a lot
of things to suit myself as I will sail down solo. That's
the dream........
#0765,Salud, Dale & Sally Schmerheim, Elk Rapids, Mi., salud@mich.com, 1977, Mark 1, Std, Shoal, full battened main, 150 furling genoa (colored), cruising spinnaker, Atomic 4, rebuilt 1994, 2 blade prop.
#0773,
Blown Away, Dan Wilcox, Carolina
Beach, NC, dan@beachpc.com, beachpc.com,
1977, Mk I, SR, Fin, Main w/Half Battens (running loose footed),
135 RF, Atomic 4, 2 Blade
#0782, , Kurt Smith and Mary Viviano
, Brighton, MI , Smithviv@tm.net
, 1978 A4 SR Fin RF 150, Main, Cruising
Chute,
Huron Yacht Club, Caseville, MI
#0806, Selkie, Bob McKane, New Rochelle NY, scubabob@mail.com, 1978, Mark I, Standard Rig (SR), Fin keel, Main & 135 RF, Yanmar, 2 bladed prop, Just purchased from 3rd owner(?) who did extensive work to make her look good. Still have more to go (repair electrics, replace halyards, window caulking, etc.) Will be used mostly in Western LI Sound, but am looking towards longer trips including Block Island.
#0814, "Wandering Star", Don and Marilyn Goodman, Nanaimo BC Canada, 1978 SR. Original owners, extensively modified and upgraded. Member Nanaimo YC and C30 Fleet 37 Vancouver Island. Cruising area Desolation Sound, BC.
#0818, Windigo,
Harry Weiler, Sidney, BC. 1977. Members of IC30A Fleet 37.
Cruising area southern BC coast and Gulf Islands.
#0834, High Life, Paul Annexstad, Pensacola, FL, Paul.annexstad@cox.net, 1978 year, Mark I, SR, Fin, RF 135%, A4, Indigo 3 Blade, Bought the boat in San Diego in 2002 and shipped it to Pensacola when I moved in 2004. Have re-gel coated entire topsides and replaced original A4 with a rebuilt, as well as installed FWC on engine, air conditioning and heat as well as many other upgrades throughout the boat.
#0835, Charlena, Mickey and Nancy Garner, Portland, OR., mickeyandnancy@comcast.net , 1978, Std Rig, Fin Keel, Yanmar YSB12, 3 Blade, I just bought it in July. Needs allot of work. Repowering soon with a new Beta Marine 20 HP. High Hopes.
#0866, Waves of Grace,
#0873, Paradise, Dennis Jackson, Coronado CA, djackson@san.rr.com, 1977, Mark 1, SR, Fin, Main-Jib-160% Genoa, Atomic 4, 2 Blade. I have the good fortune to be the original purchaser/owner of this boat. Except for a few pieces of exterior teak wood, she is all original including the sails (made by North Sails of San Diego). The engine has accrued 650+ hours without any failures (and less than stellar maintenance plus a few owner induced salt water inductions). Custom installations include an Allen Pedestal Steerer (not cables in the system to break or jump off quadrants). The interior is all teak; I removed the oiled finish in the late 80's and applied satin finish Flecto Varathane - it still has a beautiful, soft & warm look that has only required occasional dusting. The only down-sides to her is that the gel coat is a bit dull (and now thin due to the required ru-outs/polishing) and the continuous formation of what I prefer to call speed bumps (others, less enlightened, call them blisters). I look forward to another 25 years with her but she will need new keel bolts to get that far (and I'll probably need a few parts repaired/replaced too).
#0875, Caper, Mike and Gloria Hardcastle-Taylor,
San Diego, mghardcastle@earthlink.net,1978,
Mark 1, SR, Fin, Main, Jib & 150 Genoa, all original, Atomic Four, two
blades.
We found her in May, 2001, using the net. She is our first-owned boat, and
her previous owner(s) took great care of her. She's drop-dead gorgeous and came
at such a good price that we're going to make Frank Butler proud (but hopefully
not too much richer) by giving her everything she needs to make her the sweetest
coastal cruiser in SO CAL.
#0883,Odyssey, Ron & Ann Nickles, Wickford, RI, ra.nickles@usa.net, 1978, Mark I, TR, BS, Fin Keel, 140RF on CDi, Universal XP25, Martec 2 blade. Third owner since 1986. Repowered in 1999, Upgraded elect panel to circuit breakers, strip bottom and added epoxy barrier coat, New Dodger and awning, Upgraded Edison to cables w/i conduit (saves much space in qtr birth). New main and jib from Neil Pride 2003(the best I have seen), Just ordered replacement interior cushions. We love how she sails and the TR performs very well in New England.
#0902, Sanctuary, Gary Hoffer, Marina
Del Rey CA, Gary@diemltd.com, http://www.diemltd.com, 1978, Mark I, SR,
Fin, Main Furling Jib, Atomic 4, 3 blade, Just purchased this boat and will
be putting it back in order over the next 2 years. I look forward to many
trips to Catalina and back.
#0920 Little Jeanne, Gary & Jean Blessing, Wichita, KS, lanciabeta@hotmail.com, 1978 MK I, SR, Fin, Main & 130 Genoa, Atomic 4, ficed 2 blade prop, ancient furler with a single piece luff & no head stay, full Garhauer traveler set and huge bimini.
#0943, Windsong , Scott LeyVa, Sausalito, Scott@s2Lphotography.com, s2Lphotography.com, 1978, Mark I, Std Rig Bowsprit, Keel (Fin), 100%,150% Jibs,Std. Main, Yanmar Diesel
#0975, Honey's Money, Ronald&Karen Rettig, Muskegon Mi., RRJRETTIG1942@AOL.COM,1978, Mark1, Std. Rig, Fin keel,150 Roller with spare170 roller, Full batten main.Atomic-4,2-blade prop 12-7, Sails Lake Michigan, Muskegon to the north, upgrades Hot &Cold Water Pressure, Propane Stove& oven, Loran, GPS-Chart Plotter, Radar, New VHF-Full DSC capability with remote speaker Mic, New counter tops. Dodger
#0983, MOBY DUCK, RANDY AND LISA BALLENSKY, BAYVIEW IDAHO, capt2992@aol.com, 1978, SR, FIN KEEL, UNIVERSAL M25, 3 BLADE.
#986, Destiny, Westbrook, CT, rkuchenb@hain-celestial.com, 1978, Std rig, Wing keel, Atomic 4, 2 blade. Sailing Eastern Long Island sound. 2nd owner since 2001, roller furling, new cushions, dodger, wheel steering and auto pilot. A pleasure to sail and relax on at port!