Description
**For Sale: 1946 Wooden Bluenose 23 – "Teazer"**
**Asking Price:** $14,900
**Location: Somes Sound, Mount Desert Island, Maine
**Restoration Completed:** 2022 by Matt Durnford
"Teazer" is a beautifully restored 1946 Bluenose 23, designed by the renowned Canadian naval architect William J. Roue. This classic vessel was originally built with pine on oak frames, and its sleek, timeless design has made it one of the most iconic sailboats of its era. With only 77 original Bluenose 23s constructed, this is a rare and exceptional opportunity to own a piece of maritime history. The boat underwent a major restoration in 2022 by Matt Durnford of Riverport, NS, ensuring it is in excellent condition and ready to sail. The craftsmanship is evident throughout, from the beautifully maintained wooden hull to the updated rigging. "Teazer" features a fin keel and fractional sloop rig, making it a nimble and responsive sailboat.
**Key Features:**
- Designer: William J. Roue, renowned for his work on the Bluenose schooner
- Length Overall (LOA): 23.42 ft (7.14 m)
- Length Waterline (LWL): 16.00 ft (4.88 m)
- Beam: 6.25 ft (1.91 m)
- Displacement: 2,050 lbs (930 kg)
- Ballast: 800 lbs (363 kg)
- Max Draft: 3.67 ft (1.12 m)
- Construction: Wood/FG
- Restoration: Completed in 2022 by Matt Durnford
Whether you’re looking to cruise or race, "Teazer" is sure to impress with its stunning design and performance on the water.
Additional Information:
- Restoration photos are available upon request.
Contact:** Glenn Schroeder Barnegat Bay Yacht Brokerage Phone: 609-312-8263 Email: heartsdesire1925@gmail.com
Equipment List
- Rigging: Fractional sloop with 2 jibs (Genoa and Blade), 2 mainsails (one is new), and 2 spinnakers with a spinnaker pole - Sails and Gear: New gear for jib and mainsail sheeting - Trailer: Included, refurbished and roadworthy with a mast support bar This Bluenose 23 is not just a beautiful piece of history but also a well-maintained, functional sailboat.
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Description
**For Sale: 1946 Wooden Bluenose 23 – "Teazer"**
**Asking Price:** $14,900
**Location: Somes Sound, Mount Desert Island, Maine
**Restoration Completed:** 2022 by Matt Durnford
"Teazer" is a beautifully restored 1946 Bluenose 23, designed by the renowned Canadian naval architect William J. Roue. This classic vessel was originally built with pine on oak frames, and its sleek, timeless design has made it one of the most iconic sailboats of its era. With only 77 original Bluenose 23s constructed, this is a rare and exceptional opportunity to own a piece of maritime history. The boat underwent a major restoration in 2022 by Matt Durnford of Riverport, NS, ensuring it is in excellent condition and ready to sail. The craftsmanship is evident throughout, from the beautifully maintained wooden hull to the updated rigging. "Teazer" features a fin keel and fractional sloop rig, making it a nimble and responsive sailboat.
**Key Features:**
- Designer: William J. Roue, renowned for his work on the Bluenose schooner
- Length Overall (LOA): 23.42 ft (7.14 m)
- Length Waterline (LWL): 16.00 ft (4.88 m)
- Beam: 6.25 ft (1.91 m)
- Displacement: 2,050 lbs (930 kg)
- Ballast: 800 lbs (363 kg)
- Max Draft: 3.67 ft (1.12 m)
- Construction: Wood/FG
- Restoration: Completed in 2022 by Matt Durnford
Whether you’re looking to cruise or race, "Teazer" is sure to impress with its stunning design and performance on the water.
Additional Information:
- Restoration photos are available upon request.
Contact:** Glenn Schroeder Barnegat Bay Yacht Brokerage Phone: 609-312-8263 Email: heartsdesire1925@gmail.com
Equipment List
- Rigging: Fractional sloop with 2 jibs (Genoa and Blade), 2 mainsails (one is new), and 2 spinnakers with a spinnaker pole - Sails and Gear: New gear for jib and mainsail sheeting - Trailer: Included, refurbished and roadworthy with a mast support bar This Bluenose 23 is not just a beautiful piece of history but also a well-maintained, functional sailboat.
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