Want a classic race boat?

[Bristol-Cruiser]

A very famous Canadian yacht is for sale - Red Jacket. RJ was built as an extreme race boat, at least by 1966 standards. It won the SORC in 1966, which was a big deal back in the day. RJ established C&C as a player in yacht racing. It apparently was the first cored hull built in North America. Has been well looked after by various owners but was donated to the Great Lakes Marine Museum in Kingston. Apparently, they decided they did not want a sailboat. Seems pricey and I can imagine that the potential buyer list is short.

https://www.harrisellis.com/Listing...282320&sm=3&type=Sail&cit=true&searchtype=buy

 

[SloopJonB]

There is no "buyers list" for that boat.

Instead there will be a short list of potential custodians to be thoroughly vetted prior to further discussions - A La Mayan and other special boats.

Next to Bluenose and the Laser that is arguably the most significant sailboat in Canadian history

 

[basketcase]

There is no "buyers list" for that boat.

Instead there will be a short list of potential custodians to be thoroughly vetted prior to further discussions - A La Mayan and other special boats.

Next to Bluenose and the Laser that is arguably the most significant sailboat in Canadian history

the Major could sell off his fleet of brand new c&c 43s to fund this.

 

[sunseeker]

Somebody at RCYC might buy it just so they can live in reflected glory. Old stuff like this matters around there.

 

[basketcase]

Somebody at RCYC might buy it just so they can live in reflected glory. Old stuff like this matters around there.

ya, but they would install a bow thruster in it.

 

[ROADKILL666]

I hope she finds someone worthy of her.

 

['Bacco]

It’s a beautiful boat in person. the pictures don’t do it justice.

 

[Grande Mastere Dreade]

 

[Son of Hans]

Pretty sure those aren't the original keel and rudder - hence not "museum quality"!

 

[Bristol-Cruiser]

Somebody at RCYC might buy it just so they can live in reflected glory. Old stuff like this matters around there.

A time ago when it was for sale, after Phalen?, I was mildly interested in purchasing her and was told it would only be sold to another RCYC member so it could continue to be docked just behind the grand old clubhouse. Apparently the not-so-grand Whitby YC would not cut it, even though we have reciprocal privileges with RCYC and they could come for visits. It is a very pretty boat, but seems expensive since it is not right out of a refit.

 

[Crash]

Original keel and rudder…

Bruckmann Yachts :: Red Jacket

 

[Doug Halsey]

... It apparently was the first cored hull built in North America. ...

Can you clarify what you mean by this? Are you only considering production ocean racers, or within a certain size range, or what?

 

[eliboat]

They may not be “museum quality “… whatever the hell that means when speaking of boats (yes I’m well aware of the Herreshoff museum and th NMM in Greenwich), but I would much rather have the boat with those appendages than the originals.

 

[Bristol-Cruiser]

Can you clarify what you mean by this? Are you only considering production ocean racers, or within a certain size range, or what?

My understanding is that it was the first sailboat built in NA with a cored hull, I this case balsa.

 

[spankoka]

What ever happened to Evergreen?

 

[Will1073]

What ever happened to Evergreen?

I believe she was left to rot and then cut up eventually

 

[LeCanard]

Original keel and rudder…

View attachment 570266

Bruckmann Yachts :: Red Jacket

That rudder WILL make a difference.

 

[Bristol-Cruiser]

Bruckmann have been doing beautiful work for decades.

 

[barleymalt]

Original keel and rudder…

View attachment 570266

Bruckmann Yachts :: Red Jacket

C&C used that same "barn door" rudder shape in half a dozen early to mid 70s designs.

 

[Tax Man]

New rig, keel, rudder and interior. Probably replaced all the deck hardware as well.
The only things left from the boat that went to SORC are the hull and the name.