Hummingbird is for sale!
After extensive rebuilding Hummingbird is a tough fast bay area classic. Built in 1932 she is the only George Knease bird boats left and one of 6 regularly sailing the bay. She is fast powerful and elegant, yet easily single handed.
As of June 2012 when she was last hauled she has new topside and bottom paint, all of her seams were reefed, re-cottoned and payed with seam compound. All of her planking is now bronze fastened. She had 5 planks replaced and while she bare wood all planking was checked repaired where necessary. (I have sample fasteners for inspection). Her decks have been replaced including her aft deck which is now laid teak. She has a new stem, transom and all ribs have been replaced.
Her mast, boom standing rigging and running rigging are in great shape, they include tiller extension and self tailing main winch. Her Pineapple sails have less than 2 seasons on them. She has a new battery and auto bilge pump however she does not take on any water.
I have some of her original parts and she retains some original woodwork. She is a great model of one of the oldest one design classes on the west coast.
She can be viewed by calling 510 282 6506.
Asking $20,000, or reasonable offer.
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