Meticulously Restored Vintage International 14’ Sailboat ~ ”Growltiger”

Description

This boat is fun to sail and a classic and has lots of fun built in. Unfortunately with my schedule with work I am unable to sail the boat any longer. We are looking for a good home for people who appreciate attention to detail. The Boat: Name ~ Growltiger Built ~ 1966 (Registration No. 896c) Designer ~ Bruce Kirby (Canada) Builder ~ W.A. Souter (Cowes U.K.) Original Owner ~ K. Merron Trailer ~ Wiscot Manufacturing Boat Trailer (Rebuilt) Racing Results ~ Prince of Wales Challenger’s Cup Shackelton Race (1967) ~ 3rd Place Jos Collins (1967) ~ 3rd Place Autumn (1967) ~ 2nd Place Bermuda Race (1968) ~ 1st Place Bermuda Race (1969) ~ 2nd Place Restoration Record ~ (New unless noted) Water Tight Flotation Compartment Seats (Stem to Stern Port & Starboard) Boat Cover (One Design Boat Covers) Boom Outhaul CDI Roller Reefing slotted Head Stay Gibb Tangs & Fasteners Harken Jib Blocks Harken Main Sheet Blocks & Traveler Main Halyard Spinnaker Pole (Painted) Modified Tiller with Telescoping Extension Spinnaker Halyard Spectra 3 Point Lifting Bridle with ring for chain/crane hoist Trapeze (New replaced w/Spectra) Trapeze Harness (New Full cut Ronstan Harness w/quick release) Upper Shrouds Total Restoration of Boat Exterior Hull Surfaces and Finish (8 coats high gloss varnish) Seat Flotation surfaces and sole of boat (Epoxy coated white) Self-Bailing Stainless Steel Bailing (Port and Starboard rebuilt) Sails: Spinnaker Red (Lightly used) Jib Sail (New Kappa Sails of Westbrook) Main Sail (New Kappa Sails of Westbrook) The boat is being sold as is with no returns Shipping: If you are within 75 miles of our location we can deliver the boat to you on its trailer. If the distance is greater than 75 miles we will work with you to figure out an amicable method of meeting you. We may consider towing the boat ourselves to a 1/2 way or more location should it be long distance. We have shipped via covered car carriers before and the prices for a cross country shipping are reasonable and will work with you to identify carriers we have used. Don't be intimidated by all the information please ask questions.