Completely rebuilt thistle. Like new and in excellent condition. Beautiful custom paint job. The boat looks like an orca. Sails are crispy Norths Greg Fisher cuts. Running rigging is all brand new.
$7,500.00
Thistle 4033 was purchased new in 2012 from Lamb’s Yacht Center and built on the Fox mold. Same vintage as other top boats from that period. Mahogany and ash rails. Minimum weight. I purchased the boat mostly bare and rigged it myself. The rigging is fully sorted and set up for competitive racing. Adjustable hiking straps throughout. Rigged for both twings and guy hooks. All other systems are custom rigged, straightforward, and clean. The boat has been very competitive at the national and district level. It has won ACCs and placed in the top 10 at Nationals twice, along with...
$18,500.00
This Thistle sloop, stored for many years, has been reconditioned with a freshly primed/painted hull (Total Boat Topside), inside and outside, paired with a primed/painted heavy-duty (Gator) trailer with new tires, wiring and lights. Teak rails and gratings are in like-new condition, cleaned and sealed. The boat is currently rigged for daysailing with updated (ball-bearing) blocks; all lines (halyards, sheets) have been replaced. The centerboard has been faired, sanded smooth and primed/painted. Hull is structurally sound, stiff and all stress points fiberglass reinforced (see photos). Spars (mast and boom) are wood with 3 coats of varnish. Gear includes a new...
$2,800.00
My mom bought her at a charity auction thinking it would lure the grand kids back to the lake. Not exactly the right boat for that and the grand kids were coming back to the lake anyhow. I rigged and sailed it a handful of times but am not an authority on this boat. It has been in storage for 4-5 years. It was campaigned by the late Walt Blackler here in the Finger Lakes. It's not a showpiece, more of a daily driver. It needs some work but is all there: Hull, centerboard, rudder, tiller, mast, boom, spinnaker pole...
$500.00
1 wood spin pole, 1 aluminum spin pole, new unused spin halyard, new outhaul, 4 lb Danforth anchor. Main halyard is half stainless cable, half Dacron. Always stored with stem to stern cover made by Sailor's Tailor. Hull is stiff. Dry sailed. Lifting strap included. Flotation fore and aft and inside the seats. Gunwales look to be oak on the inside and outside edges, mahogany and spruce in between with some sections replaced. Aluminum trailer with bearing buddies and spare tire. For comparison, a comparable aluminum Trailex trailer for 14' boats right now (UT-850) would cost $2600 alone.
$2,500.00
by edward John
Refurbished boat painted white hull with red waterline stripe. All hardware has been updated, new center board gasket, bailers, hardware and lines. Cummingham, jib tensioner, and foreguy mounted on 45's. Traveler mounted on trunk with centerboard and vang controls. Sails and top cover Trailer with title, new bunks and keelson support, mast support. in great shape. contact efjohn2@gmail.com
$2,000.00
This 1960s boat was completely refurbished a few years ago. Fun and fast little sailboat with everything you need to sail. Sails and spinnaker in great condition. Easy to set up and launch. Will include a box of spare parts. Trailer is in good condition with newer tires, lights works. Michigan title for both. I’m just selling it because I’m riding my bicycle a lot more than sailing the Thistle lately. I have it set up for recreational sailing but can easily be rigged for racing too. $1700 obo
$1,700.00
by Rob Simonfy
For sale: Thistle 3825, six-time national champion, second place at Nationals in 2022 and sixth in 2025. 3825 was originally commissioned by Dave Dellenbaugh in 1990, who sailed her to the tremendous results above. I am the second owner, having bought 3825 in 2015 and sailed her for 9 years out of the Nyack Boat Club. I have preserved all of Dave’s original rigging choices, but have recently upgraded to an adjustable forestay and new side stays, and have replaced the aft centerboard trunk cap with new mahogany. The asking price includes a Westco trailer and several sets of sails,...
$12,000.00
by Jack Slawter
1965 Thistle Sailboat #2004 Needs some TLC but comes with everything to set it up and sail it. Sails are not in racing condition but can still be used. Trailer is included. Located in Montana
$2,000.00
by Mike Gillum
Turn Key Gorgeous Natural Wood Topsides & Interior with White Waterline Stripe & Dark Green Bottom, Riddle Boat Works Honduras Mahogany/Ash Rails, Light Gray Foam Non-Skid Floor that is incredible, Galvanized WESCO Trailer with three new Tires February 2025, GMW Silver Mast with composite Halyards, GMW Silver Boom, brand new tapered silver Selden Spinnaker Pole, GMW Fiberglass Centerboard with GPS Padded Bag, unknown wood Rudder with fiberglass Tube Head Conversion with GPS Padded Bag, round aluminum Tiller with JCD Carbon Fiber Hiking Stick, GPS Pearl Gray (Faded Mint Wafer Green) Cotton/Polyester Bottom Cover, GPS Gray Coated Polyester Standard Trailering Top...
Boats / California / 354 views / Popular
by Mark Agnew
Fisher Main $900 and Fisher Jib $650 made in 2021. Jib used once. Main used 5 times, never raced. Also I have a Great Midwest Mast, Fully rigged, includes rope-to-wire main and jib halyards, 5/32" spinnaker halyard, six spreaders with end bolts, wire-hung topping lift block, black anodized aluminum, used one season $1,100 And I have a Great Midwest spinnaker pole, 1 1/4" aluminum tubing, stainless steel and bronze end fittings, and eyestrap for topping lift attachment $150
Sails / Connecticut / 2433 views / Popular
$900.00
Craigslist: https://memphis.craigslist.org/boa/d/saulsbury-free-thistle-sailboat-damaged/7926438829.html FREE DIY FREE Front 1/3 of boat severely damaged, I have the gold mast (slightly bent on top) centerboard, rudder, and a trolling motor mount, plus misc sm. hardware. TRAILER NOT INCLUDED. Can supply additional pictures.
Right-On Trailer Co. worked with SLO Canvas to design a padded Thistle Centerboard Cover because we were unable to find any vendors selling them. To fund their design time and effort, we agreed to purchase five covers. We now have four of these covers available for $200 each. Key Features: Custom Fit: Designed specifically around the Great Midwest Centerboard. Secure Closure: The covers zip open to easily accept the heavy centerboard and close securely. Heavy Duty: Features high-strength straps that wrap around the centerboard to safely support its weight. Padded: Features 1/4" Padding all over
$200.00
by Mark Agnew
Great Midwest Mast, Fully rigged, includes rope-to-wire main and jib halyards, 5/32" spinnaker halyard, six spreaders with end bolts, wire-hung topping lift block, black anodized aluminum, used one season. $1,100 Great Midwest boom, - includes 6:1 internal outhaul, bottom-mounted aluminum clam cleat, self-fairleading swivel turning block, and a third track slider, black anodized aluminum, used one season. $400 Great Midwest spinnaker pole, 1 1/4" aluminum tubing, stainless steel and bronze end fittings, and eyestrap for topping lift attachment, never used. $150
Parts / Connecticut / 1375 views / Popular
$1,100.00
by Sue Haines
All parts present, licensed. 3 new, unused, Les Schwab tires on trailer. Dinghy class, Thistle; 1968 W D Schock daysailer. Hull: fiberglass monohull. Main, Jib and Spinnaker Sails. Needs work. Great project for young sailors who want a great boat but have more time than money. Wood needs refinishing. Over half of it has been stripped/sanded. Fiberglass floor needs some repair and paint. 1 fiber glassed 2’x 4’ stabilizer running the length of the boat on the Starboard side, most likely needs replacing
Boats / 316 views / Popular
$1,000.00
1975 Great Midwest, blue hull, teak, hull in good condition. Fresh water only. I purchased the boat during COVID as a project. It was sailable when I bought it but I wanted to to optimize it for racing. New jib leads, and cars/cleats, partially set up for centerboard up/down with out the drum. Purchased teak 45 degree braces (not installed). Hayfield lever, new shrouds, stay masters. Round tiller head, carbon tiller extension. I've installed stringers into the boat. One has to be finished glassing but is glued in. Non skid 95% removed almost ready to be rolled. New Anderson bailers...
$2,700.00
Great boat for the rig alone if you got a great hull. Price reduction for anyone getting into the class. 1969 D&M, Upgraded GMW Mast, Boom, and Centerboard, Galvanized trailer, Flat tailer, Mast-Up, and Bottom covers. One full set of North sails, One North smaller main for two handling, plus a couple of other miscellaneous sails. Up to date hardware and running rigging. Well cared for boat. Stored indoors except for the last year.
$2,250.00
by RYAN MILLETT
Hull 3059 I believe it is a Clark but not positive. Clean complete boat with cover. Current title in hand for boat. Trailrite trailer no title. Prior to me owning it they left it in a yacht club storage yard so no need to register the trailer and one of the prior owners lost the title and it was not important to them to register the trailer.
Boats / California / 1933 views / Popular
$2,000.00
#1463 - 1972 D & M Fiberglass Thistle Sailboat. “Red Hot” Bright red hull, interior gray non-skid. Mahogany-Ash rails (new 2015) and trim. Mahogany lockers and original fittings and running gear (removed and preserved). Gold mast, new black aluminum boom. Forespar tiller extender and Tack-Tick compass. All newer Harken blocks, sheets, halyards, and running gear. Main, jib & spinnaker in bags and stored indoors. New mast-up cover. Plenty of additional equipment & parts, both new and original. 1998 Shorelander trailer model SD-V1728 included with new tires and PVC mast crutch. Garage stored since fall 2020 with all wood stripped, sanded...
Boats / New Jersey / 314 views / Popular
$2,500.00
by edward John
updated hardware, new bailers, clear finish hull. contact efjohn2@gmail.com photographs available, i have been unable to upload photos
$4,000.00