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17' Thistle Sailboat

Make Thistle

Posted Over 1 Month

17' Thistle Sailboat with trailer. Also includes 2 sets of sails. Good condition. Currently located in Cleveland, OH. Contact Bob with any questions. (330) 283-5635

Thistle Sailboat-1957 all Mahogany in excellent condition with trailer

Midlothian, Virginia

Model Sloop

Category Daysailer Sailboats

Length 17.0

1957Thistle all mahogany in excellent condition with mainsail, jib and 2 spinnaker-one large and one small-both rarely used. Trailer is also in excellent condition. Sailor's Taylor full boat cover. Located in Virginia.

Thistle Sailboat Number 2542

Solomons, Maryland

Model Number 2542

Excellent Condition. Two sets of sails and spinnaker. Stored for over two decades by second owner, obtained two years ago and refurbished. Sailed twice and now for sale. Trailer in good condition. Local Pickup only from Solomons, MD. Paypal payment

2001 Tartan 3700

St. Petersburg, Florida

Make Tartan

Category Sloop Sailboats

2001 Tartan 3700 Yanmar 40HP Diesel Engine W/1941 Hours THISTLE is a beautiful boat that has been well maintained with many upgrades. She is the last stick built boat, later boats were outfitted with a interior fiberglass liner losing much of the beautiful cherry and teak interior. Her hull sides have were painted w/Flag Blue Awlgrip in 2008, mast and boom were completely sanded down and re-painted in 2008, chain plates re-placed with 316L stainless steel in 2008, electric winch for main, electric windless for anchor, Dacron North Sails, plus much more included later in this listing. If you are looking for a great value on a Blue Water Sail Boat, then don't miss out on THISTLE! Electronics package includes Raymarine C90 GPS/plotter/sounder, Raytheon RN300 GPS, Ritchie compass, Raymarine ST60 Tridata depth/speed/trip, Raymarine ST60 wind, Standard Horizon VHF at navigation station and command mic at helm, and Navico Wheel Pilot. Call today to schedule a appointment, viewings available seven days a week!!

1976 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 Yawl

Bristol, Rhode Island

Make Hinckley

Model Sou'wester 50 Yawl

1976 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 Yawl ******** NEW LOW PRICE - SPRING 2016 - ON THIS CLASSIC HINCKLEY ******** This 1976 Hinckley Sou'West 50 Yawl is available for sale in Rhode Island.According to the Hinckley office "Thistle sounds like a good value" at this latest price reduction Stored inside, this well maintained Hinckley has just had all the brightwork on deck completelyredone (June/July 2014) and she looks great. More work has been done on the interior to make her shine and new bottom paint applied Spring 2015. She is ready to go back in the water. Named Thistle, as a nod to the owners heritage, this Sou'West 50 has been consistently maintained and is ready for a new owner. She is available by appointment. As you step aboard, you will notice the amount of deck space, recent varnish work, and how easily accessible the lines are allowing for the boat to be single handed should you like to sail solo. Heading down below, the galley is to port with wood grain Formica countertops, Force 10 4 burner stove, multiple refrigeration units, hot and cold pressure water system and double stainless steel sinks. To starboard is the nav station, with radar, loran, and GPS systems. There is a multi-drawerchart size desk giving plenty of storage for all your charts, boat manuals, pulleys, shackles, pins etc. Aft of the nav station and under the starboard cockpit area is a quarter berth for crew or for additional storage. To port and forward of the galley area is the dinette, with an additional berth behind the main seating area. To starboard is more seating, which pulls out for yet more sleeping accommodations. Moving forward, both the guest and master heads are to port and forward of that the owner's cabin which has a roomy v-berth arrangement with filler for a full double berth arrangement. Thistle is powered by a Ford Lehman FWC 80 HP diesel, with less than 1,500 hours. There is also an Onan generator to power the reverse cycle heat and A/C. She has a bronze centerboard keel which gives an 11' draft for added stability. On deck there is a full sail inventory consisting of a fully-battened main with roach, fully-battened mizzen with max roach, 120% Genoa headsail, roller-furling, 150% Genoa Storm Trysail, Storm Jib, Reefable staysail for inner forestay, a Hood MPS cruising spinnaker with snuffer, spinnaker pole and Sail covers. All have a lot of life left in them. There are a number of winches, 2  Barient #35 2-speed primaries, 2 Barient #26-2-speed electric secondaries, (2) Barient #33 two-speed port mast lower and reefing winches, a Barient #10 on Mizzen mast and reefing winch. 2 large dorades on deck for venti

1976 HINCKLEY Sou'wester 50 Yawl

1976 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 Yawl ******** NEW LOW PRICE ON THIS CLASSIC HINCKLEY ******** This 1976 Hinckley Sou'West 50 Yawl is available for sale in Rhode Island.According to the Hinckley office "Thistle sounds like a good value" at this latest price reduction Stored inside, this well maintained Hinckley has just had all the brightwork on deck completelyredone (June/July 2014) and she looks great. More work has been done on the interior to make her shine and new bottom paint applied Spring 2015. She is ready to go back in the water. Named Thistle, as a nod to the owners heritage, this Sou'West 50 has been consistently maintained and is ready for a new owner. She is available by appointment. As you step aboard, you will notice the amount of deck space, recent varnish work, and how easily accessible the lines are allowing for the boat to be single handed should you like to sail solo. Heading down below, the galley is to port with wood grain Formica countertops, Force 10 4 burner stove, multiple refrigeration units, hot and cold pressure water system and double stainless steel sinks. To starboard is the nav station, with radar, loran, and GPS systems. There is a multi-drawerchart size desk giving plenty of storage for all your charts, boat manuals, pulleys, shackles, pins etc. Aft of the nav station and under the starboard cockpit area is a quarter berth for crew or for additional storage. To port and forward of the galley area is the dinette, with an additional berth behind the main seating area. To starboard is more seating, which pulls out for yet more sleeping accommodations. Moving forward, both the guest and master heads are to port and forward of that the owner's cabin which has a roomy v-berth arrangement with filler for a full double berth arrangement. Thistle is powered by a Ford Lehman FWC 80 HP diesel, with less than 1,500 hours. There is also an Onan generator to power the reverse cycle heat and A/C. She has a bronze centerboard keel which gives an 11' draft for added stability. On deck there is a full sail inventory consisting of a fully-battened main with roach, fully-battened mizzen with max roach, 120% Genoa headsail, roller-furling, 150% Genoa Storm Trysail, Storm Jib, Reefable staysail for inner forestay, a Hood MPS cruising spinnaker with snuffer, spinnaker pole and Sail covers. All have a lot of life left in them. There are a number of winches, 2  Barient #35 2-speed primaries, 2 Barient #26-2-speed electric secondaries, (2) Barient #33 two-speed port mast lower and reefing winches, a Barient #10 on Mizzen mast and reefing winch. 2 large dorades on deck for ventillation down bel

CLASSIC 44 FT. TROJAN FLYBRIDGE MOTORYACHT KEPT IN FRESH WATER UNDER COVER

Moneta, Virginia

Make TROJAN

Length 44.3

1974 Trojan F44, this yacht has a "WOW" factor of ten. It will make any owner proud and others envious! Not your run of the mill molded fiberglass bubble. Genuine classic design in outstanding condition. Kept in fresh water under cover at Smith Mountain Lake, VA. This is a three stateroom layout, with large forward vee berth, midship bunk cabin, aft master cabin. Forward and aft cabins have vacuflush heads, showers, tile vanities. Large salon with berber carpet, sofa, easy chair, dining table and skylight. Fully equipped galley with refrigerator/freezer, microwave, three burner electric range and oven, breadbox, cutting board, and two basin sink. Master stateroom aft with twin beds, plentiful drawer space, four portholes with shades. Enclosed main deck with all weather wicker furniture, ice maker, wet bar, fold up isinglass enclosures, teak wing doors, and side curtain sun shades. State of art electronics include VHF radio with MMSI, 18 NM HD Radar, Garmin 7200 series GPS/chart plotter/radar, spot/floodlight, depth/knot meter, and Ritchie compass. Engines are 1988 Crusader 454 cu.in. gas engines with closed cooling, 6.5 KW Onan generator, 1200 watt inverter, 3 stage battery charger, dual 30 amp and 50 amp shore power inlets, TV and telephone receptacles. Spacious flybridge has all duplicate instrumentation, new indoor/outdoor carpet, 3 captains chairs, Bimini top. Dual digital Crusair air conditioning units provide cooling, with built-in forced air thermostatically control electric heaters for heat. Vessel hull is fiberglass, with teak decking and mahogany brightwork. Large bow seat, two donnage boxes, two anchors, and teak swim platform with ladder. Thistle Dew holds 400 gals. of fuel, 120 gals of fresh water with on demand pressure pump, 15 gal. hot water heater, two bilge blowers, 25 gal. holding tank for each head, and holding tank alert system. This yacht has been extremely well maintained for 17 years by present owner. There are no major flaws and everything performs as it is suppose to. Yacht was hauled in 2012 for routine bottom inspection. It was sanded and painted. I also had a professional survey performed on the bottom. This report is available, as are all maintenance records. Call 434-384-2776 or e-mail [email protected] . $49,500.00

44Ft. Trojan Flybridge Motoryacht

Make Trojan

Model Flushdeck Motoryacht

Category Flybridge Boats

Meticulously maintained 1974/1990 Trojan Flybridge Motoryacht. Kept under cover In fresh water. Three stateroom layout,with large forward vee berth, mid cabin bunkroom, aft master stateroom. Two heads with vacuflush toilets,25 gal. holding tanks for each toilet, showers, tile vanities. Fully equipped galley with full refridgerator/freezer, range with oven, microwave, double sink, built in cutting board, lazy susan, overhead wine glass rack. salon has new carpet, cellular window shades, overhead skylight with cellular shade. dual Crusair air conditioners with new digital controls, built in forced air electric heaters. spacious engine room with 1990 Crusader 350 HP gas engines, closed cooling system, primary and secondary fuel filters, large engine pans, 6 kw Onan generator. Approx. 900 hrs. on engines. water heater is 15 gallons, 100 gal. fresh water tank with on demand pump. Also has 1200 watt inverter. Main deck has large seating area, wicker sofa and two chairs, wet bar with ice maker, totally enclosed with roll up isinglass, and sun shades. all new electronics including 18 NM HD Garmin radar, two Garmin 7200 series GPS/ Chartplotters, uhf radios, spot/floodlight, and hailer. Flybridge has new berber carpet, bimini top, and duplicate instrumentation. 3 stage battery chargers for all batteries, twin 30 amp and 50 amp shore power recepticles, tv and phone hook ups. boat was hauld in 2012, with bottom cleaned, and repainted. Survey was performed on bottom. Report is available. Thistle Dew is an extremely well maintained yacht. Call 434-384-2776 for questions or appointment. there are no known defects or none working items. E-Mail [email protected]

1976 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 Yawl ******** NEW LOW PRICE (April 2014) ON THIS CLASSIC HINCKLEY ******** This 1976 Hinckley Sou'West 50 Yawl is available for sale in Rhode Island. Now moved to inside storage for the winter season, this well maintained Hinckley is available for you to view in comfort, and begin planning your Spring sailing season. Named Thistle, as a nod to the owners heritage, this Sou'West 50 has been consistently maintained and is ready for a new owner. She is available by appointment. As you step aboard, you will notice the amount of deck space, recent varnish work, and how easily accessible the lines are allowing for the boat to be single handed should you like to sail solo. Heading down below, the galley is to port with wood grain Formica countertops, Force 10 4 burner stove, multiple refrigeration units, hot and cold pressure water system and double stainless steel sinks. To starboard is the nav station, with radar, loran, and GPS systems. There is a multi-drawerchart size desk giving plenty of storage for all your charts, boat manuals, pulleys, shackles, pins etc. Aft of the nav station and under the starboard cockpit area is a quarter berth for crew or for additional storage. To port and forward of the galley area is the dinette, with an additional berth behind the main seating area. To starboard is more seating, which pulls out for yet more sleeping accomodations. Moving forward, both the guest and master heads are to port and forward of that the owner's cabin which has a roomy v-berth arrangement with filler for a full double berth arrangement. Thistle is powered by a Ford Lehman FWC 80 HP diesel, with less than 1,500 hours. There is also an Onan generator to power the reverse cycle heat and A/C. She has a bronze centerboard keel which gives an 11' draft for added stability. On deck there is a full sail inventory consisting of a fully-battened main with roach, fully-battened mizzen with max roach, 120% Genoa headsail, roller-furling, 150% Genoa Storm Trysail, Storm Jib, Reefable staysail for inner forestay, a Hood MPS cruising spinnaker with snuffer, spinnaker pole and Sail covers. All have a lot of life left in them. There are a number of winches, 2  Barient #35 2-speed primaries, 2 Barient #26-2-speed electric secondaries, (2) Barient #33 two-speed port mast lower and reefing winches, a Barient #10 on Mizzen mast and reefing winch. 2 large dorades on deck for ventillation down below. See specifications for more detail She is a well equipped Hinckley 50 looking for a new owner. Please call for an appointment.

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One-Design Class Type: Dinghy

Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Both

Approximately how many class members do you have? 900+

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About Thistle Class Association

Looking for fun people to sail with and against? We’d love to meet you and get you in a Thistle. You’ll be part of a welcoming community, and you’ll love the speed and responsiveness of the boat.

The Thistle is a high-performance one-design racing sailboat that is generally sailed with a three-person crew. Thistles have a main, jib and symmetrical spinnaker sail plan. They’re: • Consistently fast due to the high sail area to weight ratio • Quick to plane thanks to the wide, flat stern • Built to slice through waves with the plumb bow It’s a fun, fast, responsive boat that does well in a wide variety of conditions. Thistles plane easily in 10-12 knots of breeze and glide effortlessly in light air.

There are more than 50 active Thistle fleets across the US. Thistles age extremely well, so well cared-for older boats can be just as fast as new boats. Our one-design rules make sure that racing proves the quality of the sailor rather than the money invested in the boat. Thistles sail as a Corinthian class, which means you won’t be sailing against boats with paid crew members (or a paid driver).

The Thistle Class is a community of people who love the Thistle and get a thrill out of sailing it with our friends – new and old. The Thistle Class has been around since 1945 and is still growing and active; you can find Thistles – and Thistlers (that’s what we call ourselves) – all across the country.

We have as much fun on shore together as we do racing. You might see group yoga on the grass, a camping chair circle (always room for more!) or an impromptu training session at someone’s boat. We love sharing knowledge and getting people up to speed. Walk up to anyone in the parking lot and ask about their strategy, rigging, mast tune, anything! We’re glad to help.

Want to give the Thistle Class a try? Find a fleet near you with our interactive map: https://www.thistleclass.com/find-a-fleet/. If there’s no fleet nearby, give our class secretary a shout at [email protected]; there’s probably a Thistle owner or two close by.

Boats Produced: 4056

Class boat builder(s):

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Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 3800

Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:

Find a fleet near you with our interactive map: https://www.thistleclass.com/find-a-fleet/. States with active fleets: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington.

Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes

How many people sail as a crew including the helm?  3

Ideal combined weight of range of crew:  3-person teams typically range from 425-500 lbs. Thistles can be double-handed in light or medium wind at approximately 300+ lbs.

Portsmouth Yardstick Rating:   83

Boat Designed in  1945

Length (feet/inches): 17’0”

Weight of rigged boat without sails: 515 lbs.

Draft: board up: 0′ 6″; board down: 4′ 6″

Mast Height: 24’6″

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Thistle is a 16 ′ 11 ″ / 5.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Gordon K. (Sandy) Douglass and built by Schock W.D., Douglass & McLeod, and Clark Boat Company starting in 1945.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Spin area: 220 sq ft.

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THISTLE Hinckley H-48 Yawl 1972

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THISTLE is a timeless classic whose sailing characteristics must be experienced.  She was completely refitted in 2006 to comply with the stringent Bermuda offshore sailing regulations.  She has been enjoyed by her current owner between the Chesapeake and Maine and is currently stored back at her birthplace in Southwest Harbor, Maine.  With her versatile yawl rig and Hinckley build quality she is safe and powerful  and ready for her next owner to enjoy.  Recent price drop!

ADDITIONAL SPECS, EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION

• Boat Name: Hinckley H-48 Yawl 1972
• Builder: Hinckley
• Designer: Bill Tripp Jr.
• Location: Southwest Harbor, ME
• Displacement Measure: 34,000 lb
• Brand: Yanmar Turbo
• Engine Model: 4JH3-TE
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: diesel
• Drive Type: Direct
• Engine Power: 75|horsepower

VESSEL DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION :

THISTLE is a keel/centerboard Hinckley 48 Yawl and can sleep 8 in three cabins.  This classic traditional interior has 6′ 9″ headroom in the main salon, is finished in varnished mahogany with varnished teak and holly sole and custom finished caned locker doors.  She had a major refit in 2006 in preparation for offshore sailing and the stringent safety regulations of the Newport to Bermuda race.  Significant updates in the refit included a new Yanmar engine, new electrical panel, new watermaker and new sails

• Flag Blue topsides.
• White house and deck with tan painted nonskid.
• Gold leaf cove stripe.
• White bootstripe.
• Red bottom paint.

Construction:

• One piece molded hand laid fiberglass hull. Deck, deckhouse, and cockpit are fiberglass molded in one piece with the deck balsa core molded providing a light but rigid structure. Deck is set into a 6” flange in the hull, then fiberglassed and bolted in place.
• Nonskid is painted onto the deck and the sail locker seats.
• Keel:  External 10,600 lb. lead keel is fastened with Everdur bolts.
• Centerboard:  Bronze 940 lb. centerboard with Hinckley worm-gear lift with override – Electric with manual back-up.
• Painted teak rub rail with stainless steel cap.

Deck features:

• Stainless steel stem head with bow roller and integrated chocks.
• Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits.
• Stanchions and double lifelines and gates.
• Oiled teak toe rails
• Varnished dorade boxes, handrails, aft lazarette box and covers and cockpit coaming.
• Double dorade forward with stainless steel dorades painted white inside with a varnished teak storage box between.
• Stainless steel dorade guard.
• Stainless steel mast guard rail port and starboard.
• Stainless steel genoa tracks mounted on toe rail.
• (2) Hatches with varnished teak boxes and translucent covers.
• Deck mounts for spinnaker and whisker poles.
• Oversized custom Hinckley deck hatch in foredeck
• Deck fitting for removable inner forestay
• Padeyes for securing liferaft forward of main mast
• Anchor washdown spigot
• Deck plate for forepeak dorade scoop
• Teak hatch covers after of cockpit provide access to propane locker and lazarette

Aft cockpit has varnished teak coamings, a forward bridge deck and Edson pedestal wheel steering:

Large opening cockpit seats provide access to storage bins and sail lockers.

• Painted nonskid on seat tops.
• Engine controls, sheets, and winches are all easily accessible.
• Full engine instrumentation panel.
• Opening teak hatches aft of mizzen mast provide access to propane locker and lazarette storage
• (4) winch pockets in cockpit coamings
• Padeyes for securing jacklines and tethers

Cockpit binnacle has stainless steel “destroyer type” wheel steering:

• Binnacle mounted compass with cover.
• Stainless steel binnacle guard.
• Edson engine controls
• Stainless steel wheel with teak rim with elkhide cover

Some cockpit amenities include:

• Hinckley cockpit dodger with window.
• Hood Awning – mainsail awning cover.
• Cockpit cushions.
• Teak folding cockpit table.
• Teak cockpit sole grate.
• Traveller just forward of the wheel in easy reach of helm
• Custom adjustable folding helm seat mounted to mizzen mast

Forward is the varnished teak hatch that leads to the interior accommodations below.

SAILS AND RIGGING:

• Famit Marine aluminum main & mizzen masts & booms (1994 – Overhauled and Awlgripped).
• Standing rigging of 1 x 19 stainless steel wire to Stalock terminals with internal halyards (1993).
• Custom Metal mast boom and masthead (1982).
• Harken roller furler for jib
• Lazy jacks and sail covers.
• Running rigging including main, spinnaker and staysail halyards, new main and genoa sheets, furling line, and topping lift (2000).
• (2) Lewmar #55 SST secondary winches.
• (2) Barient  #35 SS primary winches
• Barrient #22 SS main sheet winch.
• (3) Barient #22’s SS winches on mast.
• Barient #19 SST reef winch on boom.
• Barient SS main halyard wire winch.
• Barient #1 OH SS downhaul winch.
• (2) Barient #10 SS mizzen winches.                          
• Newest set of sails 2006.
• Hood Mainsail – Fully-battened, with 3 reef points, shelf foot and flattening reef.
• (2) Mizzens.
• Working Jib.
• #2 Furling Jib.
• #1 Light Genoa.
• 180% Light Genoa.
• Spinnaker – Starcut.
• Mizzen Staysail.

INTERIOR INTRODUCTION: 

From the cockpit, the companionway steps lead down to the main cabin with the galley set to port and navigation station opposite to starboard with a full-width main salon immediately forward. Aft to port is the master stateroom with an en suite private head.  Forward of the main salon is the forward head and stateroom.

Interior is finished:

• Satin-varnished mahogany interior.
• White overhead
• Varnished teak & holly sole.
• (2) Opening overhead hatches, (4) ports (including two opening ports) and the companionway hatch provide natural light and ventilation.
• Locker doors throughout have custom cane with varnished mahogany trim.
• Marine Air-conditioning provides comfortable climate control

MASTER STATEROOM

Aft to port is the Master Stateroom that has a private en suite head forward to starboard.

The Master Stateroom features include:

• Wide berths are port and starboard.
• Drawer and drop-front storage under the berths.
• A seat is inboard the berth.
• Large hanging locker.
• Large opening port to the cockpit.

Ensuite Private aft head: 

A solid mahogany door accesses the Owner’s private head with shower.

Features include:

• White Formica countertop.
• Stainless steel sink with fixtures, including a hand-held telephone shower.
• Hot and cold pressure water.
• Marine head plumbed to holding tank.
• Built-in waste bin.
• Mirror over sink.
• Locker storage outboard.

MAIN CABIN :   Incorporates the Galley, Nav Station and Main Salon.

The Galley and separate Navigation are port and starboard next forward:

• Separated from the next forward full-width main salon by half bulkheads.
• Convenient to cockpit and dining area.
• Opening port in galley and nav station.

GALLEY Area:

Amidship to port is the galley, also convenient to the dining area that has a White U-shaped Formica countertop.  Features include:

Galley Aft:

• Countertop double-hatch accessed 9 cu/ft. refrigeration (engine or 12-volt driven) with ice cube trays.
• Storage outboard.
• Custom mug and cup storage
• Shipmate gimballed 3-burner propane stainless steel stove with oven – stove cover stows behind stove.
• Lockers and shelf stowage outboard.
• Task lighting over counters.
• Integral mahogany handrail below the port.
• Double stainless steel sink with fixtures, sprayer and pressure hot and cold water.
• Bin storage outboard the sink that is countertop hatch accessed.
• Storage under the sink.

NAVIGATION STATION (Starboard):

Located opposite the galley is the well-lit Navigation Station:

Nav area features include:

• Mahogany nav table with white Formica top and multiple chart drawer storage.
• Dome light.
• Electronics mounted outboard.
• Instrument gauges and switches.
• Electrical breaker panel.
• Opening port over.

Electronics and Navigation Equipment:

• Autohelm 5000 autopilot with HD linear drive
• Garmin hand-held GPS with stainless steel mount at pedestal.
• Raytheon R-40 radar.
• SEA SSB radio.
• Icom VHF IC-M45.
• Handheld VHF radio.
• Danforth 5” Constellation compass.
• Navman wind speed, log, anemometer, depth sounder (2006).
• Navman Tracker 5500 chartplotter (2006)
• Chart library – Block Island to Canada.
• Satellite antenna mounted on mizzen (2006).

MAIN SALON, Amidship:

The full-width main salon offers:

• Area dining, entertaining and can sleep up to 4 persons.
• Full 6’ 9” headroom.
• Full-length port and starboard integral handrails under windows.
• 12-volt bulkhead lighting.
• Opening overhead hatch with screen allows more natural light and ventilation.

Port and starboard are:

• Cushioned settees/pull-out transom berths and a pilot berth outboard each settee.
• 6-Drawer storage under each fixed berth.
• Shelf outboard port and starboard.

Hinckley custom gimballed varnished mahogany dining table with drop-leafs

• Located centerline.
• Seats up to 8 people.
• Integrated wire storage

Entertainment systems consists of:

• Sony CDX-GT32 stereo
• Toshiba flat screen TV with integrated DVD player mounted on forward bulkhead of main cabin
• Direct TV sat TV system

Port forward bulkhead has a varnished mahogany bookcase.

Forward starboard in the main cabin is a full-length hanging locker with shelves.

FORWARD HEAD:

Located forward to port the large separate head has a solid mahogany door and is easily accessible by all forward accommodations.

The head features:

• Shower with mixing valve and hot and cold pressure water.
• White formica countertop on varnished mahogany vanity.
• Stainless steel sink with fixtures and hot and cold pressure water.
• Marine head has Aluminum custom holding tank with pump-out plumbing and “Y” valve.
• Locker and drawer storage.
• Electrical outlets.
• Air conditioning vent
• Overhead dorade vent with flow control

FORWARD STATEROOM:

This private stateroom is finished in varnished mahogany and has a solid mahogany door. 

• V-berth forward with cushions.
• Cushioned seat between.
• Drawers and stowage under berths.
• Shelves outboard.
• Hanging locker aft starboard.
• Forward access to the divided chain locker forepeak.
• 12-volt bulkhead lights.
• Natural light and ventilation from opening hatch over.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

Electrical panel upgrade in 2006 with separate 110v and 12-volt DC electrical systems for starting and accessories:

Separate 12-volt DC electrical systems:

• (2) 6-volt starting batteries.
• (4) 12-volt 450-amp/hr house batteries.

110-volt AC electrical system:

• Shore power and shore power cord.
• LaMarche “Constavolt” battery charger.
• Prosine Xantrax 2-Kw inverter – battery charger (2000)

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT:

• Engine:Yanmar Turbo 4JH3-TE (570 hrs. September 2021).
• New 2001: Monet shaft and Max prop.
• New 2000:  Fuel gauges and senders.
• Next Generation generator UCM2-515 (420 hours September 2021
• (2) Engine alternators: 110-amp and 45-amp (Engine 45-amp alternator rebuilt 2000).
• Allcraft 12-gallon hot water heater (new 2000) from engine or electrical system, located under the companionway steps.
• Little Wonder 8.5 gal/hr watermaker (2006).
• Stainless steel holding tank (2000) with pump-out plumbing for Y-valve. *Both heads rebuilt 2001
• Engine-driven Jabsco bilge pump.
• Electric submersible bilge pump.
• Whale double-action bilge pump by helm.
• Edson 18” diaphragm bilge pump.
• Fixed Halon automatic fire extinguisher.
• Portable fire extinguishers.
• Deck wash down systems.
• MarineAir reverse cycle air conditioning system
• New AC/DC panel.
• New Engine.
• New hatches installed.
• New cushions (interior).
• New electronic/entertainment system.
• New cold plate refrigeration system.
• New generator.
• New reverse cycle heat/air.
• New satellite antenna.
• New mainsail/asymmetrical.
• Hull was filled, faired and Awlgripped Flag Blue. Cowls rechromed and painted.
• Rebuilt:  45-amp engine alternator .
• Replaced:  Lifelines & gates on the stainless steel stanchions, running rigging: halyards & sheets, topping lift, & furling line. All opening ports and hatch gaskets replaced
• New: Watermaker, hot water heater, monel shaft & 3 blade Max prop, safety glass to main cabin large ports, nay lights on bow pulpit, all hoses replaced & re-clamped, fuel gauges & senders.
• Re-bedding coamings, aft hatches re-glued, aft head, galley and chart table area, main salon and fo’castle wooded, stained and 7 coats of varnish, new moldings and flooring in heads, caned front cabinets throughout, tool locker under companionway steps, new teak companionway hatch cover, teak gratings.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:

Ground Tackle:

• Ideal electric windlass.
• CQR 60# anchor mounted forward in bow roller.
• Danforth 35# anchor.
• (3) Anchor rodes.
• Gale Rider anchor drogue.
• Custom stainless steel boarding ladder.
• (2) Boat hooks.
• Dock lines.
• Bosun’s chair.
• Tool kit and sail repair kit.
• Fenders with fender covers
• Hatch dodger.
• Hatch covers new in 2006.
• Dishes, utensils and galleyware.
• Life jackets.
• Search light.
• Life sling.
• First aid kit.
• Horseshoe life rings.
• Avon offshore liferaft (out of inspection)
• Seth Thomas tide clock
• Spare parts list includes engine parts, steering cable, backstay, rigging items.
• Life jackets
• Propane grill

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auto Been here awhile

I would like to trade/sale my 19" Thistle sailboat.I like vintage dirt bikes,early Jap street bikes,decent portable table saw.Kind of open to anything.The boat will need some work to the gunnels.It does have sails,masts,title. $300 Located in South Jersey

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2669 is carved into the rear brace board if that would also be the sail #. Like I said, also open to trades.

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Thistle Spinnaker Halyards Our Thistle Spinnaker Halyards are built to a class recommended length and available in either straight or tapered assembly. Tapered version helps reduce bulk and weight aloft in your rig.

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Thistle Main Halyards Like our Spin Halyards, our Thistle Spinnaker Halyards are built to a class recommended length and available in either straight or tapered assembly. Tapered version helps reduce bulk and weight aloft in your rig.

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Thistle Spinnaker Sheets Built for a single line, continuous setup, our Thistle Spinnaker Sheets are made from high performance dyneema blend line with end whips for a tidy finish. Select our Tapered option to reduce weight, featuring a taper on each end where tied off to the spinnaker.

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Thistle Main Sheets Our Thistle Mainsheets are built to a class recommended length and available in both tapered and nontapered style in a variety of diameters to suit your specific preferences. The 8mm SSR is our lightest untapered sheet, 8mm Bzzz has the most comfortable hand feel, and 9mm Kmix is best for heavy air or for those who prefer a larger diameter sheet.

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Get prepared for your first time on a Thistle

Don’t be stuck on shore… give it a shot!

Love being active outside? Try sailing a Thistle with us. You’ll enjoy being in the boat – it’s fun and fast – and you’ll be welcomed by a great community of people.

Tackling something new can be intimidating. Here’s how to prepare and what you can expect the first time you sail on a Thistle.

What to wear

• Prep questions
• Sailing lingo
• Meeting your team
• Going sailing
• Stay positive
• Coming back

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How to prepare for your first Thistling experience

Get excited! The best way to have a good experience on a Thistle is to prep the right way. 

This will depend on the weather, but here are some guidelines of what works best. Whatever you’re wearing should be (relatively) comfortable when wet. That means no cotton! And remember: dress in layers. You can always take a layer off when you’re on the water, but it can be hard to add one. No need to be uncomfortable!

The basics:

• Life jacket if you have one (no worries if you don’t – someone will lend you one)
• Old sneakers that can get wet (or close-toed water shoes)
• Wicking fabrics (i.e. workout clothes)
• Layers* (sense a theme here?)
• Sunglasses (someone might add an electrical tape strap to them)
• Sunscreen (even when it’s cloudy)
• Water bottle (plastic or metal)
• Boat snacks (ex. energy bar, apple, sandwich in a resealable bag)
• Bag with dry clothes, footwear and a towel for afterward (casual, not #yachtclub fashion)

The extras:

Prep Questions

The person you’re meeting might not think to give you all the necessary details. Here’s a list of things to ask before you show up:

• What time should I get there so I have enough time to get familiar with the boat while it’s on shore?
• How do I get there? Will my phone’s map work, or do I need better directions?
• Where should I park? 
• Will I need to check in anywhere?
• How will I know where to find you?
• Do you have a life jacket I can borrow in the right size?
• What do you recommend wearing based on the forecast?
• Do I need to bring food for the boat or after sailing?
• Is there anything special I should bring?
• Is this a regatta, a fleet race, or are we just practicing? You know I’ve never done this before, right?*

You might feel funny playing 20-questions, but having this information beforehand will make the day go easier.

*While competing in a regatta isn’t always the easiest first experience, the right team can keep the mood calm. If you’re nervous about it, ask if you can go for a sail a week or two before the event.

Sailing Lingo

It might seem like another language, so here are some terms to learn. Don’t worry about having them memorized.

• Skipper – the person who drives the boat and manages the main sail
• Middle crew – the person who sits between the skipper and the forward; they manage the jib and the spinnaker
• Forward crew – the person who sits closest to the bow; they manage the spinnaker pole and several smaller lines that control different parts of the boat

Orientation

• Starboard – right side of the boat when you’re looking forward
• Port – left side of the boat when you’re looking forward (memory hack: port and left both have four letters)
• Bow – the front end of the boat
• Stern – the back end of the boat
• Main – the big, white sail; it’s connected to the mast and the boom
• Jib – the small, white sail at the front 
• Spinnaker – the third sail, often colorful. AKA chute, spin, kite
• Line – when a rope is on a boat, you call it a line
• Sheet – a line (rope) that controls a sail
• Boom – the horizontal metal pole that moves from one side of the boat to the other. This can hit your head if you’re not careful; when someone says duck, duck
• Mast – the vertical metal pole that holds up the sails
• Spinnaker pole – 6’ metal pole that, when in use, connects to the mast on one end and the spinnaker sheet (rope that controls the spinnaker) on the other. AKA spin pole
• Tack – the boat is going to turn (through the wind), and the boom will cross to the other side. Duck. You’ll usually switch sides of the boat when this happens
• Jibe – like a tack, but the boat turns away from the wind. DUCK
• Hike – when you sit on the rail (the narrow wooden piece on each side of the boat) and lean out a bit; use the hiking strap to help
• Trim/sheet – pull in, as in “trim that line” (pull in that rope)
• Ease – loosen a line, as in “ease the jib sheet” (loosen the rope that’s attached to the jib)
• Heeling – when the boat tips to one side (you’ll probably hike to keep it flat)

Get a sneak peek of what you’ll do on the boat

Watch a couple minutes of the Thistle Crew University video. The quality isn’t great, but you’ll find the content helpful.

Hiking – 11:15 Managing the jib – 14:58 Tacking – 16:52 Setting the spinnaker pole – 32:30 Managing the spinnaker – 36:35 Jibing – 44:48

What to Expect Once You're There

You made it to the boat! Now the fun begins. It’s okay to feel nervous, but remember to enjoy it. 1. You’re outside. 2. You’re about to try sailing (in a beautiful boat). 3. You’re with a fun group of people. Life is good.

Meeting Your Team

When you meet your team, you’ll find out who’s doing what role. You’ll either be the middle or forward crew. From there, here’s how to get comfortable with the boat.

Ask your skipper or the other crew to:

• Walk you through the main parts you’ll be managing (see list above). 
• Tell you where on the boat you can put your water and snacks.
• Show you where to put your feet for a tack and what lines you need to manage or avoid.
• Demonstrate how to hike and then let you practice using the hiking strap.
• Explain your upwind responsibilities. If you’re the middle crew, this will include managing the jib.
• Explain your downwind responsibilities. These might include managing the spinnaker pole or managing the spinnaker itself (known as “flying” the spinnaker).

Going Sailing

It’s time! Stash your water and snacks in the boat. Put on one more clothing layer than you think you need. Check that life jacket. 

Things to remember:

• Your weight placement makes a difference because of how responsive Thistles are.
• Be aware of where you’re sitting and stepping. There are lots of moving parts on a sailboat!
• When the skipper says you’re about to tack or jibe, duck lower than you think is necessary.
• Enjoy it! Take time to notice how the boat moves through the water and how the breeze affects your speed. 

Stay Positive

Anytime you try something new you’re bound to feel a bit uncomfortable. Here are some important things to remember.

This might be hard at first, and you’ll feel like you’ll never catch up.

Moving your body around the boat without falling over. Knowing what those strange words mean. Deciphering directions and trying (again and again) to do the job. This isn’t easy! Be patient with yourself, and know that your crew members don’t expect you to get the hang of it right away. 

Remember: a lot of these people have been sailing Thistles for years. When they make it look easy, don’t get discouraged. You’ll get there if you keep coming back. 

Thistling can feel scary or dangerous.

The first time the boat tips, you might find yourself holding your breath. Thistles are tippy, and it’s not a sensation most people are used to experiencing. It might be windier than you had hoped. The waves might seem really big. Breathe. 

There are definitely times when Thistle sailing will pump up your adrenaline, and there is some risk to this sport, but we’re smart about safety. And that life jacket? Wear it.

Coming Back for a Second Sail

You did it! Even if you’re not sure this is the sport for you, come back to try once more. Nothing is as intimidating the second time. Here are some tips for your next sail:

Did you have fun? Ask your skipper when you can come back. Get phone numbers, and don’t be afraid to use them. Even if the boat you were on can’t take you for your next sail, someone else will. Ask if there’s a group chat or email list you could join. Some groups use those to set up who’s sailing with whom next time. There might be a regular schedule of sailing with an open invitation to show up and get on a boat.

Was it too intense? Ask someone if there’s a more laid-back person you can sail with. It’s okay. Not everyone meshes well as a team. Were you racing? Ask if there are any events or practices that would be more low-key. Just like most new experiences, it takes a few times to get comfortable in the boat. Make sure you exchange phone numbers with the people you’ve met, and tell them you’d like to try again sometime! 

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