1971 Edey & Duff Stone Horse

“near-perfect proportions…a distinctive look that stands out even among other vintage boats…sails upwind and reaches well, and handles easily at sea.” –Steve Knauth, Soundings Magazine, 2011

Historic beauty at an attractive price. Few small wooden yachts ever made the transition to fiberglass construction. This 1971 Stone Horse 23 is a great example. Tir na nOg has the added feature of a custom teak deck installed by a previous owner. It has a spruce bowsprit, boomkin, mast and booms along with mahogany coamings and other trim of mahogany/teak. A new set of rock maple belaying pins for winchless line handling add to the vintage character of this fiberglass, yet still salty, old sailor.

The all wood original was designed by Samuel S. Crocker in 1931 and named after a landmark in Nantucket Sound. Massachusetts builder Edey & Duff modified the design and began building the fiberglass version in 1968. The full keel and raised flush deck were designed to handle the rough waters of Buzzards Bay. The ample cutter rig renders it very quick for its length. Tir na nOg is exceptionally well balanced, stable and easy to sail.

Tir na nOgs hull is sound and blister free. The transom-mounted rudder has a solid custom tiller. Tanbark mainsail, jib and yankee are old but free of tears and signs of repairs. All spars are in good shape. Mast was recently repaired professionally, sanded down to bare wood and varnished. V berth and quarter berths below offer cozy overnight accommodations.

The boat can be sailed as is but needs some cosmetic work and is priced accordingly.

“Moves in the merest whisper of a breeze while the long keel holds it on course and facilitates self-steering.” –Cruising World, 2006

Equipment: Trailer

Nissan 5 hp outboard engine that can mount in the boomkin and drives the boat well into current and wind.

Wood-burning Charlie Noble heater stove in the cabin

Two anchors, chain and rode

Cabin cushions

Sail covers

Fenders

Life jackets