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| Boat# | Asking | Description | Location | Contact Information | Updated |
| 1899 | $600 firm | Shock fiberglass with a gold mast. The hull is in good condition. The fiberglass rudder is in good condition. The centerboard is in good condition. The rigging is old, but it is all there. It has the spinnaker and jib sails. It needs the main sail, scuppers and wood repair. On a heavy-duty trailer with good tires that is included. | Tulsa, OK | Allen
asweetdoc@sbcglobal.net (918) 663-2119 |
04/11/09 |
| 1877 | $650 | Trailer, aluminum mast, some decent refinished wood and some other random bits. The trailer made a 2.5 hour journey here last fall but I would check the bearings (on principle) if you plan on towing the boat any distance with it. The winch has no handle and the trailer lights need to be gone through. No rudder and the two centerboards appear to need some work. No boom. No substantive hardware. Incomplete wood. There are some sails which I have not unrolled but given a quick look appear to be useable. This looks like a wonderful boat but I have too many projects and not enough time. For pictures http://beerinc.com/thistle/ | Red Hook, NY | Stephen Beer
stephen@beerinc.com 845-758-8138 845-235-7078 cell |
6/30/08 |
| 2156 | $1150 | D and M hull. Gold mast, wooden boom, center board and whisker pole for sale excellent condition Will split up, buyer pays shipping. | Cleveland, OH | Alfons Liepold
royalcrown4711@aol.com 440-237-1831 |
8/20/08 |
| 3194 | $5,000 | Douglas McCoud white w/teak rails, Interlux 2 part epoxy paint, new last year (teak cleaned and oiled) black aluminum mast and boom, mast up boat cover like new. Black tilt trailer, new paint, lights wiring and bearings. Two suits of North sails (one suit like new.)Two spinnakers not great. | Plinfield, IN | Tim Pool
tpool3@comcast.net (317)839-2949 (317)403-4645 |
9/08/08 |
| 2381 | $2000/obo | 1967 Thistle Fun sailboat. Good shape. Two sets of sails and one spinnaker sail. Wood work needs a little work, but in good condition. Comes with trailer, Wood boom, Gold Aluminum Mast, Spinnaker pole, rudder with two tillers and I believe the centerboard is lead. Ready to go. Asking and will consider reasonable offer - photo available. | Tipp City, OH | Joe
radontechrs186@gmail.com 937-572-5870 |
11/12/08 |
| 4009 | approx value: 19k | GMW, teak, white, pale blue interior, needs nothing. Looking for a trade-in until I finish the wood boat. 1/3 trade-in, 1/3 cash, 1/3 payments works for me | San Diego, CA | John Weightman
johnweightman@cox.net 619-218-8828 |
11/24/08 |
| 3408 | $2800 obo | 972 Fillips Thistle. The boat and the trailer are in great shape. The boat is very fast with new racing sails and rudder. 3 sets of sails total. | Houston, TX | Steve McCleery
713-256-0497 smccleery@mccleerylaw.com |
12/15/08 |
| 2127 | $2200/OBO | Light Blue hull, Douglas and McCloud with ash rails and mohagany gratings. Rigged for racing with newer trailer and brand new mast. | Portland, OR | Dave Sexton
503-804-3202 david.sexton.laser@gmail.com |
10/05/09 |
| 3397 | $6,200 | White D and M. Very competitive boat, Placed top 20 at 2008 nationals. New rails in 90's, GMW Stiffeners placed in boat 4 yrs ago. Rigged for top end racing. GMW black mast and boom. GMW rudder and centerboard, rudder has round head. New hiking straps this year and all new lines. Boat faired and finished 2 yrs ago. Great trailer with full bunk system. Top and bottom covers in good condition. 1 set of 2000 Fisher North Sails used. The boat was stored inside for most winters for the last 5 years. Great boat that is ready to race and be very competitive. Boat is in Newport News, Va right now but will be back in Columbus,OH soon. | Columbus, OH | Ben France
ben.france.05@cnu.edu 614-499-7105 |
3/4/09 |
| 3098 | $2,250/obo | Two sets of sails--One set in good condition. Cover is custom made and only one year old. With trailer, and boat cover. Can be viewed on Craigslist.org, http://kansascity.craigslist.org/boa/1073038490.html | Kansas City, MO | Dave
913-269-1425 (cell) Dave@sourcerg.com |
4/20/09 |
| 2393 | $1400 | Thistle Daysailer Fiberglass white hull, teak trim, wood boom, aluminum mast, main sail, spinnaker and trailer included. Boat is in fair condition. If interested, let me know and I will email pictures. | Birmingham, AL | Amanda Kim
amanda.kim@gmail.com (205)253-6977 |
4/5/09 |
| 16 | $5000 | Restored 1946 woodie. Ready to sail. Pictures available, please e-mail for information. Original wood mast and boom, plus new aluminum mast and boom. Used sails. Trailer in great condition. | South Beach, OR | Michael Bogoger
mbogoger@gmail.com 541-570-9467 |
4/24/09 |
| 3933 | $10,000 | NW1D Excellent boat ready to go fast and win. 1 set North practice sails. 1 set of nearly new spinnaker/jib. New North main (used once, no regattas). jibmaster cleats. North cover w/ hull cover. Possible trailer. | Seattle, WA | Jeb Bjornerud
jebbjornerud@gmail.com 206-910-5028 |
4/29/09 |
| 2111 | $1,500 | D and M. Hull in very good condition; needs rails, tiller and some trim. Thistle trailer in very good condion. Spinnaker, Newer Fisher main and jib and boat cover. Black mast and boom, lead-wood and fiberglass centerboards. | Dartmouth, MA | Dickie Bruce
buzzbayfamily@comcast.net 508-636-6742 |
6/25/09 |
| 862 | $4800 | This is a beautiful boat that gets a lot of attention. Bottom fared and glassed by GMW. Newer style aluminum black mast and boom, gold aluminum mast, Wooden boom, Jib Masters, new lines, 99 North Sails Main, Jib and Spinnaker, 00 Sabstad cruising weight main and jib with 2 sets of reef points, Fisher Main and jib, 2 extra spinnakers, Trailer: Newer tires and rims, Newer light, New mast up cover from sailors tailor. Photos: http://gallery.me.com/ reiser#100027&view=carouseljs&sel=0 | Bexley, OH | Aaron Reiser
areiser@reiserdesign.com 614-282-1315 |
7/19/09 |
| 2589 | $2,800 | Clark boat, blue hull, wood in good shape, two sets of sails, one set almost new the other very usable, two spinnakers, new halyards and twist tank plugs. Forward standing rigging lever for ease of erecting mast. Galvanized trailer with new larger wheels, two old spares, bearing buddy's and new lights and wiring. | Warrenton, Virginia | Tom Nutt
(H) 540-364-7311 (M) 703-402-0500 tom@lnf.com |
7/19/09 |
| 1068 | $2,600 obo | Project boat for full restoration. Fully stripped and lightly sanded hull on inside. (all ready to varnish). Comes with north sail set and has been raced in nationals previously. Parts are all included with aluminum shorelander trailer in great shape. (I re-carpeted the rails too). All rigging is Harken gears, cams, etc. and has a special polished stainless transom traveler support. All chrome parts have been professionally chromed and look amazing! I have a wood boom and two masts. Comes with whisker pole and all rigging. One mast is aluminum and one is wood. I have had the keel professionally gel coated and the rudder and tiller are varnished and in perfect shape. This is your chance to get an older woodie that is ready for you to varnish it to your preference. | Muncie, IN | Greg Wahlers
gregwahlers@yahoo.com 847-404-4490 |
7/30/09 |
| 3145 | $1800 | Phillips built Thistle with fiberglass hull, Black aluminum mast and boom, two sets of sails + spinnaker. Trailer with new tires and wheels, purple exterior, white interior. rigged for racing, Teak is varnished. 3 ft teak splice in port rail. | Torrance, California | David Ward
davidwardcml@gmail.com 310 408-5423 |
8/10/09 |
| 2311 | $2000 | This boat is in great shape with new rails. Black mast and boom. equipped with 6:1 outhaul. Traveler controls mounted on the center board trunk. Centerboard and vang controls are mounted on the centerboard trunk using 360 swivels. Equipped with Andersen bailers. 2003 North Sails main, jib and spinnakers which are in good shape The rudder and centerboard are by GMW. The tiller is wooden with an alum.extension. Spinnaker halyard exits under the thwart starboard side. Jib halyard tensioner and halyard are at the base of the mast. The main halyard is cleated below the forward grate on the stanchion. Wooden spin pole. All halyards are rope. Hull is yellow and black epoxy bottom. Late model Galvanized trailer. Rooke sails top cover. | Baltimore, MD | Edward John
edwardjohn@alliedcontractor.com |
10/19/09 |
| 1988 | $850 | Nice old boat and trailer that need to find someone that wants to restore a Thistle. It was last owned by a non-sailor who took it out by himself after doing some work on it. The transom has been replaced as the original had some rot. The work is well-done using marine plywood and one coat of fiberglass. There is also some old repair work around the centerboard box. Inventory: gold aluminum mast that looks nice and straight no crank handle, two wooden booms that need work, wood rudder, two tillers one wiht extension, two spinnaker poles wood/metal, seven sails (two mains, two spinnakers, three jibs, and one larger jib that is the same height as a thistle sail only larger) They are all usable. The trailer is old with some (mainly surface) rust, new bearings and good, but not new tires. The boat has a Florida title (At some point in its life the original paper work on the boat was lost so it was registered in Mississippi as a homemade boat and it is registered under that ID#. Got a small daysailer you want to trade? I will be happy to send pictures. | Pensacola, FL | Dave
850-429-9817 frimframpop@yahoo.com |
9/1/09 |
| 2404 | $1700 | GMW, Fiberglass hull, this boat is in good shape and ready to sail, woodwork is good. It has a gold mast and a wood boom. 2 sets of useable sails and 2 spinnakers, aluminum spinnaker pole, wood tiller and rudder, steel trailer and cover. Contact me for photos. | Atlanta, GA | Bill Lisenby
404-874-7921 bill@billlisenby.com |
10/14/09 |
| 3728 | $6800/OBO | Fox, white hull blue boot stripe. Stiff hull, wet-sanded and compounded to 2500+ natural teak rails & tiller blades finished like hull. 515.25 pounds, 2 sets North sails, 1 club set, 1 fresh set with .6 oz. spinnaker used less than one season. Wide galvanized trailer with full bunks, no rollers, 16" wheels. Multiple covers for boat & blades, 3 blue chevrons from 2007. Competitive ready-to-race boat. Partial trade for used Laser. | Knoxville, TN | Todd Weir
865-603-2266 dedutchangle@bellsouth.net |
10/19/09 |
| $2,500 | 1973 Clark Thistle with custom trailer, stored inside, includes 20 year old barely used Ullman sails, main, and jib, 3 spinnakers and bags, extra sails, parts and equipment, white with red and blue water line. |
cjlongaker@sbcglobal.net
916) 421-5132 |
10/26/09 | ||
| 3232 | $3400. | D and M. Two masts, stiff hull, teak rails, two sets of sails, ok but not current, mast up cover, trailer with spare tire, Race ready. | Kenosha, WI | Jerry Ruffolo
262-694-4586 home 262-657-7329 kenoshaapliancepa @att.net |
10/26/09 |
| 1152 | $950 | I've owned this Thistle for 20 years and started to refinish it about 5 years ago and just can't get the time to finish what I started. It's a solid hull but needs some tender loving care. The interior has been epoxy and varnish but some of the veneer is lifting and will need help. The bottom fiberglassed and faired with epoxy, but it too has some spots that need attention. The exterior was recently painted with yellow Epiphanes. Much of the hardware is stripped off for the repaint but everything is there. Aluminum mast/ wood boom. You'll probably want new halyards, they're the originals and are tired. Two rudders, one a fixed foil for racing and the other a kick-up for cruising. New(er) main and jib for $400 and there's complete spinnaker gear and running rigging. I have a bunch of paint and refinishing supplies, all of which go with the boat as well. No trailer. The boat and all the gear weigh in at 550 pounds. I'm not asking for a lot of money--I just want to quickly get it into someones hands who will take care of her. This boat will be great for someone looking for a project and has some wood refinishing skills. When it was in the water with fresh varnish and paint it was the prettiest (and fastest) boat in the harbor. eBay Clasified: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230402862615#ht_500wt_980 | Hollis, NH | Pete Jenney
pjenney@steelandglassworks.com 603.264.3961 |
11/25/09 |
| 2787 | $800. | Clark. F/G with teak. No spars or rudder. Set of old sails. Misc. Hardware. Trailex 4 bunk Al Trailer with new wheels. Pictures on request. | Altadena, CA | Stuart Clark
sclark3430@yahoo.com 626-296-0912 |
12/1/09 |
| 3470 | $2700 | D and M. Orange w/white waterline stripe. Paint shines,some scratches. Teak rails, all wood refinished '08. Black mast and boom (boom repaired, works nicely. Excellent centerboard and rudder. Extra centerboard(needs work) and kick-up rudder. Lots of sails (5 mains, 5 jibs, 3 spinnakers - all good condition), two spinnaker poles. Good older trailer, new bearings, lights. Great boat! | Albany, NY | Timothy Rischbieter
518-877-9888 tim@insightrs.com |
12/13/09 |
| 3836 | $11,500 | GMW. Hull color is gray with a white waterline boot. Wood is mahogany and ash. The interior is light gray. Boat weights as measured for Thistle Nationals 515 lb. Raced rigged. New side stays and forestay. Lots of improvements to rigging and lines. Mast and Boom are black. Lindsey rudder and GMW/Greg Fisher wood lead fiberglass center board. Two North Fisher mains and 4 North Proctor Jibs and 2 spinnakers, one North and one Harrstick. Two year old North Top Cover and new North bottom cover. Wesco trailer with center support and light bar. Link to photos of 3836: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2176636&id=24408499&l=319d1ad027 | Dresden, New York | Dave Murray
dmurray@midlakes.org 315-536-6271 |
2/14/10 |
| 2328 | $2100 OBO | This boat has been restored to like-new condition from a rather beat-up mid-70's boat. Hull # 2328. I think built by D&M. She is fiberglass. The wooden rails have been rebuilt and varnished, light blue hull, cockpit repainted (sand color w/non-skid on floor), new hardware installed, new running rigging, trailer adjusted to fit the boat better and launch easier, hubs greased, new lights, all the wood has been refinished and looks gorgeous. She has a 3 batten (full leech) mainsail, jib, and spinnaker (no pole, but I have pole ends to make one). Two rudders (one kick-up, one fixed), two centerboards. (one set for cruising, one set for racing) Full set of poster-sized plans. Sails are in workable condition for day sailing (you wouldn't want to race with them). Magic-Tilt trailer in excellent condition. Full canvas cover for either mast-up or mast down storage/trailering. Need to sell soon, even at loss. Times are tough. Have 2.5 K "invested", not including time and labor. My loss, your gain, but move quick. | St Petersburg, FL | Richard Knudsen
calypso007@gmail.com (727) 417-6367 |
1/10/10 |
| 3666 | $8,000.00 O.B.O. | Great Midwest Thistle with the choice of two trailers. One trailer is older and a low rider (easier for launching) and one is a newer galvanized trailer. The hull was built in 1980 and has been well cared for, the boat is stiff and competitive on the race course. A new Ballenger mast was added in 2004, and a new G.M.W. boom in 2005, most all of the running rigging is modern-mostly swift cord or the like, all hardware is Harken or Ronstan. The boat has two complete sets of sails: main, jib, and spinnaker. One club racing set approx. 1998; and one regatta set 2004 with light use. I also have two extra jibs, all sails are North-northwest cut. Two rudders, two centerboards, bottom trailer cover, top trailer cover, dock storage cover. Custom dock bunks. Many extras as wanted. Health forces sale of this loved boat. | Seattle, WA | Dan
dan@emharbor.com |
2/1/10 |
| 3045 | $2,000.00 | The boat includes a new set of sails that have been used about 2 times. It has a gold mast and a wooden boom. It also includes a trailer. | Mansfield, OH | Greg Crawfis
419-512-3084 greg.crawfis@gmail.com |
2/8/10 |
| 3955 | $11,500 ($12,600 with newer NW cut sails) | 2002 Northwest One Design hull in excellent condition, Mahogany rails, epoxy + varnish Weighs in at 518# This is a very nice looking, fast Thistle, and comes well equipped for racing. Mast and foils are GMW, and most rigging is Ronstan. Lowrider trailer with custom bunks and three covers are included. Sails include a lightly used set of Fishers and the option to buy an used one-regatta set of NW cut sails at a substantial discount from current prices. Spare parts include rigging parts, several spare halyards and sheets, and a spare CB gasket. Fiber Spinnaker Pole also available Price: $390 | Seattle | Dave (at) Caseyhome.org | 2/8/10 |
| 2790 | $3,600 | Clark built yellow fiberglass racer, answers to "Goldie". Excellent condition. Ready to sail. Always stored indoors. Silver mast. Aluminum boom. Black aluminum pole. 2 sets of sails including full set of North sails. Teak rails and grates. Canvas boat cover. Trailer is solid with good tires and bearings. | Portland, OR | C.V. Briggler
cvbriggler@yahoo.com 503-516-1749 |
2/21/10 |
| 3682 | $6,500 | Competitive Great Midwest boat, fiberglass, teak rails. White with red waterline stripe. Garage kept. Hull is stiff, sound, & minimum weight. Hull and rails are solid, could use some cosmetic attention. Comes with black Bryant mast, adjustable Staymasters, & new halyards (2009). Jib halyard tensioner (GMW kit, 2009, double-led to the 45's). Jib Master 2s. Beautifully faired rudder w/ tubular head, aluminum tiller, tiller extension. Primary & spare spinnaker poles. Tapered spinnaker sheets. New North port & stbd spinnaker launch bags. 2005 Cradle Ride trailer from GMW in great shape. Tires (including spare) & lights are excellent -- very roadworthy. Top & bottom covers (North Winds, Top Gun fabric). Top cover is in good shape, bottom cover shows some wear & tear. Top cover is also designed to work as a mast-up cover. Comes with club racing sails: 2006 Quantum main, jib & spinnaker (Lake Erie cut). Optional regatta sails available: 2009 North main & jib used 1 season (Fisher cut) for $700; 2008 North spinnaker (.6 oz full radial) used 2 seasons for $300. May be willing to help with transport depending on distance & timing. | Durham, North Carolina | Steve Cardoze
steven.d.cardoze@gsk.com 919-937-8310 |
3/1/10 |
| Sails and Hardware for Sale | |||
| Description | Location | Contact Information | Updated |
| Parts in good condition from an old wooden thistle. Thomas 1967 spinnaker ($40) Centerboard ($120). Happy to send pictures. | Columbus, OH | Becky
sc.news@att.net |
3/15/10 |
| 2005 North/Fisher suit of sails. Used 2 regattas. 2005 MWE + 2007 MWW. White W/blue stipe radial chute. $1800 | John Sackett
443-837-8874 yartemis@ hotmail.com |
9/16/09 | |
| Wood mast, boom, tiller, rudder, all fittings, and one set of sails. $500 obo. | Washington, DC | Bob Muehlenkamp
301-346-3665 bob.mu@verizon.net |
10/12/09 |
| Heavy duty Thistle trailer. It has new tires. $600.00 | Thomas
256-339-1949 thefossetts@yahoo.com |
10/26/09 | |
| 07 Tack Slug Quantum Main, Jib and Spinnaker used lightly. Still cripsy and ready to go. I love these sails, but now that the tack slug has been fully rattified I would like to buy a new set. This set is for sale for over %50 off of a new set. $1000 shipping included. This will be a great set for regatta's. | Annapolis, MD | Joe McCorkell
443 458 5122 joseph42s@yahoo.com |
10/26/09 |
| Ballenger Kit Mast-Silver, Never Used. First person takes it at $600.00 (firm). Can deliver to MWE if needed. | MO | Craig Koschalk
816.206.0477 thistle3994@yahoo.com |
1/26/10 |
| Two new pieces of spreader SS pipe. 3/8 x 13". Shipping only. | Carlsbad, NM | Bruce Faulk
575-887-5947 bfaulk@plateautel.net |
2/7/10 |
| 2009 Quantum/San Diego 3/4oz. Spherical Spinnaker. Used only for 2009 MWW and 2010 MWE. Other than a small tear repaired by Quantum following 2009 MWW it is in excellent condition. It can be seen on #3820 (red, gray, blue, white, blue, red & red top to bottom) at Pirates Lair. $450.00 and I'll ship free via UPS. | CA | Mike Gillum
(916) 847-5780 (cell) mike@gpsawnings.com |
3/16/10 |
| Thistle Spinnaker Pole - custom aluminum spinnaker pole - very light. Has custom beveled delrin end fittings that taper into light stainless jaws. The paint is worn, but there are no dents or dings. This is a nice pole for a fraction of the cost of a $400 carbon pole. $100. Can deliver to SSA or give to someone going to MWE. Will send photos on request. | Annapolis, MD | Jesse
JesseFalsone@gmail.com |
2/24/10 |
| Older aluminum spinnaker pole $100obo; 1985 Shore Sails spinnaker $50obo; 2000 North Sails Fisher Cut Main. Club Sailing Shape: $300; 2001 North Sails Fisher Cut Jib, Good Shape: $175 | Washington, DC | Jesse.Gaylord@gmail.com | 3/7/10 |
| Used gold mast, wood boom, full set of sails in new condition (about 15 years old ), $1,000 obo, from boat #1045 | Portland, OR | Curtis Sluyter
503-887-2934 crsluyter@yahoo.com |
3/7/10 |
| North Sails/Portland, Oregon Thistle Mast-up/Boom on Crutch Top Cover. Older Pacific Blue Sunbrella acrylic fabric cover, YKK #10 Zipper with Velcro fabric flap between starboard shroud and mast, Velcro flaps at forestay and shrouds. Recently professionally inspected and repaired as needed with many more years of use. $100.00 and I'll ship free via UPS. | CA | Mike Gillum
(916) 847-5780 (cell) mike@gpsawnings.com |
3/16/10 |
| Thistles/Parts Wanted | |||
| Description | Location | Contact Information | Updated |
| Sale or Trade (or trade + or - cash for a late model Thistle.) 2005 Sea Doo Jet Boat. This boat cost over $12,000 new, and is in turn-key condition with less than 20 engine hours on her. It is capable of 50 + MPH speeds, and can tow a water skier with no difficulty. Boat is immaculate in every respect. All maintenance items have been complied with for the boat, and the trailer recently had new wheel bearings and tires fitted. New trailer-capable cover just purchased last week! I am really most interested in a TRADE for a race-ready Thistle in the 3900 hull number area. This boat would probably have to be located in the Los Angeles or Bay Area to facilitate the swap. I estimate a value of $8500 or thereabouts for the SEA DOO. | Buellton, CA | Paul Poindexter
wa6rxm@ppoinde.com (805) 245-9223 (but E-mail is better) |
2/14/10 |
| The rudder blade on my D&M 3075 has badly warped and delaminated. I need a repairman or a replacement. | Akron, OH | Pat Reilly
330-836-7835 preilly@zips.uakron.edu |
2/21/10 |
| Wanted: Good used rudder blade that will meet measurement specs. As long as it's straight and solid, I can handle refinishing and fairing. | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Steven Davis
(904) 382-7913 sd1963@bellsouth.ne |
3/16/10 |
