Friendship Sloop - Registered Class C - Antique Phil Bolger wooden boat

Description

I bought this Sloop in Camden, Maine in1976 from a prominent musical instrument maker, Nick Appolonio. It is featured in Phil Bolger's first book, Small Boats, and an actual picture of the boat under construction in Camden and some other pages of the book are shown here. I have used this boat ever since, except for the past fourtyears when I have not had the time to launch it. However, during the lay-up time, I did some needed repairs including sistering and reinforcing some ribs,(traveling over Maine roads for 90 miles each year for winter storage at my home had taken its toll) recaulking and resealing. It is insured and ready to go. This sloop has been all over Penobscot, Muscongus and Sheepscot's Bays and the outer Islands and I participated in a few Friendship Sloop races, a number of years ago. It is still registered as a Class C Sloop, "Ragtime Annie". The mast, spars, and sails are all OK. It hasmattressesfor both bunks and comes with a few items, including an alcohol stove, twobulkheadmounted compasses, aknotmeter, depthfinder and a Danforth anchor. (or ships' anchor if you prefer). The keel was replaced about 15 years ago and the deck was replaced with mahogany and teak a few years before that. The keel was laid in approximately 1960 and she was launched in approximately 1972.
Ragtime Annie (designed as "Prancing Pony") is 26 overall from bowsprit to transom, 22 on deck and 18.6 feet on thewaterline. Her beam is 9.6 ft on deck and 7.6 on the waterline. The mast is approximately 32 feet and the mainsail is approximately 300 square feet. The jib is approximately 100 square feet.

This is a handyman's boat, as she is an olderwoodenboat that needs the owner's attention from year to year. It is a joy to sail and is definitelyahead-turner. Compliments and questions abound from other skippers who appreciate anolderwooden craft. Also, I have a used set of sails that need repairs as well as a spare gaff that will be included.
I will include the 4hspJohnson Sailmaster 20" Motor, as shown. However, I will plan to sell the 9.9 Yamaha (as shown in some photos) 25", electric start Sail Drive motor separately or I will include with the boat for an extra $975 in lieu of the 4hsp (a Yahmaha25" sail drive costabout $3000 new and are very hard to find second hand)
This boat was launched last week and is now in Camden Harbor. I will be planning a few trips, but I do not usually go for more than a few days at a time.
Thanks for looking. This boat wants a good home as I am now over 70 and it is little too much for me now!
Local pick up only: as is where is. (she is currently on a mooring in Camden, Maine)
$4,200. Please remember this is an older wooden boat and needs a boat lover'sowner willing to attend to matters that will arise from time to time. I have done that for 40 years and enjoyed each year!