Capture the spirit of the witch
The Blackwitch sold for Pegasus Voyages!
She is as smooth and fast as she is elegant.
A lovely winning gaffer in the Master Mariners Classic Regattas.
The WITCH taught respect for those that cared for her. Wonderment about what the truth of her name revealed. A study in the unmasking of gleaming facades to the depths of soul is not for the faint hearted.
This CLASSIC HELPED A NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO TAKING UNDERSERVED YOUTH SAILING buy their new spars,
overview
Blackwitch basics
Year: 1949
Type: Gaff-Rigged Sloop
Modified 32' Friendship Sloop
Hull Type: Wood
Builder: Wilmington Boatworks, Wilmington, CA
Designer: Ralph Winslow
LOA: 35'
LOD: 32'
LWL: 24'
Beam: 10' 3.5"
Draft: 5'2"
BLACKWITCH BIOGRAPHY
Blackwitch is a 1949 gaff-rigged sloop built at the Wilmington Boatworks after a Ralph Winslow design based on the Friendship sloops; these boats were originally exclusively built by the Morse boatyard. They were remarkable workboats, well suited for fishing the Maine coastal waters in all-weather. The design was later modified for a recreational use. Blackwitch is a wonderful showcase of a classic yacht that has been restored / rebuilt from stem to stern at the Spaulding Boat Center in Sausalito to high standards. All the planking below the water line is new as well as the decks and deck beams. This re-build is fairly recent (2008) and the boat has been meticulously maintained since. Recent Haulout: 2021: extensive repairs to stern topside planking and bow stem and floor and stem bolts replaced, bottom and Topsides painted. NEW prop! And zincs. Yanmar Engine serviced regularly. A new spruce mast built by Bruce Tipton at the Spaulding Boat Center, stepped and rigged (2015). She is built with Traditional carvel planking, Port Oxford cedar over hardwood frames; original frames 1¾” x ½” mostly all sistered with white oak 1½” x 1½”. Fir deck clamps, fir deck beams, floor timbers and keelson; oak horn timber and mahogany rudder.
*Note that she was recently converted back to tiller and sailing beautifully! All wheel parts were saved and could be easily retrofitted again.
SEE YOURSELF AT THE HELM
“Everyone deserves a chance to fly.” Elphaba, WICKED
Let's talk about features.
Specifications
Attention to detail
"Blackwitch is deemed in excellent condition and a pleasure to survey."
- Surveyor
Hull + Superstructure
Deck: Teak overlaid ½" Akuma Plywood
Cabin Sole: Solid Mahogany
Bulkheads: Painted Wood
Construction Scantling: Traditional carvel planking, Port Oxford cedar over hardwood frames; original frames 1¾" x ½" mostly sistered with white oak 1½" x 1½".
Deck Clamps: Fir
Deck Beams: Fir
Rudder: Oak horn timber and mahogany.
Mast: New Spruce spar: birds beak construction by spar expert Bruce Tipton at the Spaulding Wooden Boat Center: 2015
"The decks, superstructure and interior have been entirely rebuilt to high standards. The interior is very classic and finishes show superior craftsmanship; it was found uncluttered, and very clean."
Propulsion System
Engine: YANMAR Diesel 4-cycle: recently serviced
Year: 2008
Details: 3 cylinders, rated 28HP @ 3600 RPM
Model: 3YM30
Propeller: MICHIGAN 3 blade fixed bronze 16" RH 10" BRAND NEW!
Marine Gear: KANZAKI Tuff Torq
"[The engine} appears well maintained, clean and no corrosion."
Mechanical Systems
Restored Tiller: GREAT
Former WILCOX Crittenden 25" wheel
Steering Gear: Worm gear
Rudder: Mahogany
Anchor Windlass: IDEAL bronze horizontal manual windlass
Electric: RULE submersible type with float switch + auto/off/manual at electrical panel
Stove: MARINE FORCE 10 gimbaled double burner/oven
New Propane System: 2016 8 gallon
New Holding Tank: 2016 10 gallons with premium sanitation hose
"Systems are well installed and operational."
Electrical
DC System
Batteries/Amps: (4) LIFELINE / 6v Deep Cycle AGM – in series / parallel for a 12v bank
Engine Alternator/Amps: HITACHI / 60 A
Charger/Amps: XANTREX True Charge / 20 A
All new LED lighting interior and exterior.
AC System:
Shore Power: MARINCO 30 A inlet & cable
Panel/Location: BLUE SEA / Adjacent to DC panel
Wiring: Stranded copper – well loomed
"The wiring installation is clean and wiring well loomed."
“There is no magic
when one no longer believes.”
