1960 Sparkman & Stephens Finisterre Yawl
- Description
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39' S&S Finisterre Yawl
- Year:
- 1960
- Length:
- 39'
- Engine/Fuel Type:
- Single / diesel
- Located In:
- Bainbridge Island, WA
- Hull Material:
- Wood
- YW#:
- 1673-2972983
- Current Price:
- US$ 130,000
A stunning example of this legendary design, "Querencia" is a sister-ship to the famed "Finisterre", three-time winner of the Bermuda to Newport race. From the drafting board of Sparkman & Stephens Design # 1054, "Querencia" was built at the Wing-on-Shing boatyard in Hong Kong in 1960 and underwent an 18 month restoration from the keel up in 2002.
The 2002 refit was completed by the current owner, a knowledgeable yachtsman, using a hand-picked team of local craftsmen lead by professional shipwright Ed Lamberson and included: new teak decks, toe rails, skylight and cockpit coamings; a new housetop of Yellow Cedar and canvas over Mahogany beams; stripping of the hull to bare wood inside and out; refinishing of the hull; a gold leaf cove stripe; reconfiguration of the existing cabinetry and complementing of the same with new Yellow Cedar countertops and ceilings; a complete up to date Raymarine electronics system was installed and includes radar, chart plotter, AIS, sonar, Sirius weather, autopilot, EPIRB and VHF; new sails, sail cover and bimini from Schauttauer Sails, Inc. of Seattle; a 40 horsepower Yanmar diesel engine was installed; custom designed, stained glass panels from Mesolini Glass Studio of Bainbridge Island for the galley and companionway; leather seat cushions for the main salon; ultra suede mattress covers; cabin lights and hardware imported from England. Her hull is constructed of 1-1/8" teak planks over Yakel frames fastened in bronze with Abitong deadwood. Her floor grid, centerboard, centerboard trunk, and the mast step are bronze. Spars are Sitka Spruce; new pin rails are teak.
Throughout this extensive refit, every effort was made to maintain the integrity of "Querencia's" traditional pedigree. In 2004 she was re-christened and launched in Port Townsend, Washington.
Since her restoration, "Querencia" has been lovingly and meticulously maintained while being regularly sailed; competing in nine Swiftsure regattas and wooden boat festivals. She has been Best in Show twice at the Victoria B.C. wooden boat festival.
"Querencia" is a sublime blend of form and function, maintained in Bristol condition and a rare gem in today's marketplace.
Fresh Bottom Paint September 2016.
To view a 5 minute aerial video of this beautiful vessel under full sail, please visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OVQ1Jrckp0
For more information or to schedule a viewing, please contact the listing agent: James King (206-718-6361) or Murray Fiander (206-200-0424) or call our office at 360-697-4000.
Please contact Murray Fiander at (360) 697-4000
