Seafeather Vashon Island, WA.
Strip planked mahogany on oak frames with bronze fastenings; wooded and refastened and new Sitka spruce mast installed 2007. Ready to go and ideal for exploring Northwest waters or further. Economical 45 Volvo Penta 3 cylinder turbo charged diesel (1200 engine hours) easily driven to 6+ knots. Warm and roomy cabin has 6’3” headroom. Very seaworthy and comfortable to sail, motorsail or spend time aboard at the marina. Current owners have consistently maintained and improved Seafeather since 2003 and seek to pass stewardship of this seakindly vintage vessel to adventurous spirits who appreciate the romance and reality of wooden sailboats. Complete list of sails and equipment and additional photos available on request. $20000. John and Diane Sweetman email: [email removed] phone: 206-617-2217/2226
History: The L-36 was designed by Bill Lapworth in the 1950’s as a boat that could handle both bluewater racing/sailing and family cruising. This rare boat marks the end of the production wooden boat era. The last wooden hulls were built in the early 1960’s when the L-36 became the predecessor for the very successful Cal-40 series of racing/cruising sailboats. Seafeather is listed on the L-36 directory as hull number 27 (formerly Sealark) built in 1962 at Taylor Boatyard in Vancouver, BC, Canada although other records indicate that she was built at Chapman and Kalijean Boat Builders in Newport Beach, CA. Her records indicate that she won the Transpac race once and the Newport to Ensenada race twice.
