1946 WOODEN BLUENOSE 23 “TEAZER”

NAME OF BOAT : TEAZER

YEAR BUILT:  1946

MAJOR RESTORATION COMPLETED :  2022 by Matt Durnford

DESIGNER :  William J. Roue

LOCATION : Somes Sound, Mount Desert Island, Maine

ASKING PRICE :  $14,900

The original Bluenose 23 was designed by one of maritime Canada’s most accomplished naval architects, William J. Roue, in the mid-1940s, with production starting in 1946. The first 77 were built of wood, pine on oak frames. So popular were they that his first, B-1, is displayed at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax. This boat was restored by Matt Durnford of Riverport, NS. Jibs-2; Genoa and Blade. Mainsails-2; one is new. Spins-2. Spinnaker pole. Trailer included, refurbished and roadworthy w/ a mast support bar, very nice.  New gear for jib and main sheeting.

SAILBOATDATA INFO : https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/bluenose/

HISTORY OF THE DESIGN :  https://www.wjroue.ca/bluenose/sloop/

“TEAZER” DESIGNER INFO  “William J. Roue,”  :  https://www.wjroue.ca

                                ** RESTORATION PICS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST **