1963 Thunderbird

A joy to sail, she is fast, maneuverable, and easy to sail and to singlehand. She is still for sale as of March, 2024.

New lower price, $3500 or make offer.

–There is no trailer with the boat –This is a well-maintained classic wood boat, marine plywood, solid wood framing, sheathed in epoxy and fiberglass. –She was resheathed in 2007; all thru-hulls have been eliminated. –Rigging and sails have been updated. –Launched in 1963 –Recently serviced Yamaha 8hp 2-stroke outboard in a well; it runs great. –New 6 gallon fuel tank. –Five sails, all in good usable condition: Main, #1 genoa, #2 genoa, working jib, and spinaker. The genoas are laminate. –West Marine Danforth-style anchor with chain and rope rode –All lines are led back to the cockpit–Main, jib, and spinnaker halyards; cunningham; outhaul; vang; backstay adjuster; traveler; genoa track adjuster; reefing lines; jib downhaul; –The downhaul for the jib and access through the foredeck hatch lets you raise, lower, and secure the jib without going to the foredeck. –Winter boat cover that was recently re-stitched –Spare lines and parts

She is currently set up for day sailing and racing and with a little work would make an excellent Salish Sea cruising boat. She has been a very competitive racer in the past. An almost new wood 8 ft dinghy is also available for $950, firm.

I’m getting older and I just don’t have the energy anymore.

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