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BLEW BIRD #1144 FOR SALE - SOLD!
General Description: “Blew Bird” is a 26 ft. Thunderbird (#1144) built by John Booth Enterprises in 1979 in Victoria
BC. Includes Spartech racing mast and boom. It
was purchased from the Boy Scouts in Wilmington, NC, where it had been donated by the original owner Tom Norris. Tom moved from the Seattle area and brought the boat with him to NC.
It had been sitting in a marina for 2 years after being donated. It is
one of only three T-Birds to be built with a “cruising cabin” configuration.
It was delivered to MD in the Spring of 2004. This is one of the fastest
Thunderbirds remaining in existence. No expense has been spared. Very competitive one-design or PHRF race boat.
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2004 –
Custom Triad trailer purchased new with electric brakes. Trailer has never been
in the water.
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Sail inventory |
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2014:
Sailrite 5.93 Oz Dacron class jib (6’-6” foot). Used once. |
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2014: Evolution loose-footed
racing class Mainsail. (built for 2014 Internationals.) Includes light air and heavy air RBS racing battens |
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2013:
Evolution class spinnaker (built for 2014 Internationals) |
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2012:
Evolution twaron/mylar string genoa – max luff/foot PHRF #1 |
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2011:
Evolution loose-footed racing class Mainsail. Good condition. |
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2010:
Evolution mylar/Dacron class genoa – used at 2010 Toronto Internationals and Bost 2014 Internationals |
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2010:
UK class spinnaker w/T-Bird logo |
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2006:
North 112% (9’-0” foot) dacron #2 PHRF genoa |
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Repairs/upgrades |
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2004:
Bottom sand blasted. New epoxy barrier coat applied |
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2004:
New Garhauer Traveler added |
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2005:
New Protor Tapered Aluminum spinnaker pole |
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2005:
New Harkin primary winches |
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2006:
New Booth built Hi-aspect rudder replaced |
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2006:
Windows replaced with new Lexan windows |
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2008:
Rudder bearings replaced with custom machined bearings.
- keel templated from class drawings |
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2009:
Spreader bar repaired/reinforcement plates added |
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2009:
All new light weight, Crystaline running rigging added |
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2010:
New Spinlock deck organizers added |
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2010:
New halyard winches added |
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2010:
New 6.0 hp 4-cycle Mercury outboard added |
$1521.00 |
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2010:
New (longer) genoa tracks added |
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2011:
New Velocitek Pro-Start added |
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2011: New light-weight genoa sheets added |
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2011:
New light-weight Orbit genoa blocks added |
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2014: Worn gooseneck parts replaced |
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Misc.:
bunk cushions, Fortress anchor with rode, hand-held wind gauge, vang, main sheet blocks, back stay adjuster, wind vane, chain
lifting bridle, Standard Horizon VHF, Ray Marine (new 2014) DS, boarding ladder, |
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RACING
HISTORY |
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2005:
T-Bird Internationals Boston, MA.
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1st
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2007:
PHRF Fleet “B” St. Michaels, MD (season trophy) |
1st
Place |
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2010:
T-Bird Internationals Toronto, Canada |
5th
Place |
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2011, PHRF Fleet “B” St. Michaels, MD
(season trophy) |
1st
Place |
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2012,
PHRF Fleet “B” St. Michaels, MD
(season trophy) |
1st
Place |
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2013:
Jimmy Wilson Race St. Michaels, - combined Star, PHRF “A”, PHRF “B” (23 boats. Included various J-boats in PHRF A class) |
1st
Place |
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2013 PHRF
Fleet “B” St. Michaels, MD (season trophy) |
1st
Place |
All offers considered!!! Please call Bob to discuss value/price
Contact:
Bob
Larsen
Easton,
MD
PH:
410 820-4798
Email:
devocean@atlanticbb.net
FOR SALE - May 9, 2012 #154 Chikanery (1960)
Buy it on Friday, Race it on Saturday!
Needs NOTHING to be a competitive boat in the fleet.
Lovingly cared for and upgraded for the past 17 years.
Recent Improvements include:
New Spartech Mast 2004 (Still like new)
New Boom 2010 (Still like new)
Larger Spin pole (v. good)
Larger Spin (good)
Interior repainted 2011
New Mast Step 2010
Reglassed foredeck 2011
Reglassed cockpit 2012
Hull completely painted 2012
Bottom faired 2012 (excellent)
Keel reglassed 2012 (v good)
Cockpit coamings replaced
Stern hatches replaced with fiberglass hatches.
New Back Stay 2010
New rudder post 2009
Chain plate bolts all replaced
Also included:
All running rigging (excellent)
All Harken/ronstan Hardware (excellent)
Auxilliary power
VHF radio
Racing Mainsail and genoa (good)
Extra sails for cruising and daysailing.
Full set of cabin cushions in excellent condition
Insurance valuation survey ( June 2012)
Exceptional race record
Truly a “no excuses boat”
Sail it away for only $4000.
For Sale - #647 – That Damn Thang
1964 plywood with epoxy skin Thunderbird. Completely race ready and class
legal, and can be raced fully crewed or single handed.
Pedigree
includes - More flags than we can count!
2001, 2005, 2010 Internationals
2003 Marblehead NOOD Regatta
2006-2010 numerous LOSHRS and Lake Ontario
300 events
Inventory
includes
Aluminum extruded mast and boom
Sailmaster Tack Tick compass with depth and speed – solar powered
Boom Kicker
ST2000 Raymarine Autopilot
Main, Genoa, Jib
Undersized spinnaker and pole
class legal spinnaker and spinnaker pole – negotiable
outboard engine, solar panel,
MOT vessel safety equipment
Cushions, 4 point lift chains, stereo with cockpit speakers
Contact Diane Reid 416-878-2677 or tdt647@hotmail.com
Thunderbird Part Out
I bought a Thunderbird in September 2009 and had planned on re-fiberglassing the hull. In May,
2010 I discovered the keelson is rotten and the 1st 4-6 inches of plywood that meets up with the keelson is also rotten. Now
it’s a bigger job than I can handle so I will part it out and invest in another boat..
1-dingy
(3 seat lightweight plastic with motor mount )- $500 obo 2-trailer (4-wheels, wired with lights, 2-adjustable vberths)
- $2500 obo 3-Mast (lightweight metal and is wired) - $750 obo 4-front rail - $50 obo 5-Depth Finder - Uniden QT-206
- $75 obo 6-cockpit speakers - $50 obo 7-Rule-Mate 500 auto-bilge pump - $40 obo 8-Full set of sails plus Geneo in near mint condition - $1000 obo 9-seat cushions – brand new - $150 obo 10-15W Solar Panel - $75 11-Side
rails, shackles, pulleys, etc (basically everything not listed – most items are brass) - $200 Finally –
all of the above except for the trailer - $2500. Purchaser is responsible for shipping from Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada. Most photos can be seen here: Gordie Waddell's Photos - Thunderbird PARTS | FacebookPlease call Gord at 506-631-4023 or e-mail gwtmrtag@gmail.com for more info or to see if the item you are interested in is still for sale or not.
FOR SALE - Thunderbird Hull # 1121. May 5, 2008
“Mockingbird” also known as “Geeks Afloat”. $ 5000
or best offer. Boat is located and sailed out of Whitby Yacht Club on Lake Ontario. WhiteFiberglass hull, Aluminum mast, Honda
9.9 4 stroke, 2 mains, 2 genoas, 1 jib,
2 spinnakers, Spinnaker pole, Full set of cushions, 4 wheels trailer. The hull
is sound, and the boat is in good shape. Sails are good for club racing but if you wish to race it seriously you will need
new sails. The trailer has been used for yard storage only. The boat is presently on the trailer and is covered. I will be
waxing and be finishing the bottom with VC17 by mid May 08. If you wish to see it or need some pictures, please e-mail me
at: k3pol@rogers.com or call Kevin O’Leary 905-655-8166 |
