March 19, 2023 12:35 am
RESTLESS 4sale
Todays woody is the 40’ yacht – Restless built by the Tercel Bros in 1920 to a Alden/Tercel design. Now to save you having to do the maths, that makes her an impressive 104 years old. Constructed of kauri, her beam is 11’3” and she draws 6’ (lead keel).
During her life Restless has seen a lot of the South Pacific and back home is a regular contestant in the Bay of Islands Tall Ships Race.
Any boat to survive a decade needs to have been in the hands of caring wooden boat lovers – Restless has been lucky, her owner of 55 years Tim Beattie is one such gentleman and Restless is always presents in beautiful condition.
Her sail wardrobe, mast and rigging reflect her ocean cruising life. Her second means of forward propulsion is a 58hp Fordson diesel (1965), overhauled in 1990 – that gives her a comfortable 6 knots.
If you haven’t already guessed it – yes Restless is for sale. Classic wooden craft of her pedigree and condition rarely come on the market. There are several options for her next owner in terms of her interior – the one I would favour would be retaining the period layout and just treat her to a refresh e.g. upgrade the hardware – stove, head etc.and refresh the upholstery. Or you could just sail away and enjoy her as Tim and family have.
Initial expressions of interest to waitematawoodys@gmail.com
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Posted by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder
Categories: 1920's, 40'>42', A Peek Down Below, Designers & Builders, For Sale, Non Waitemata, Sailing Sunday, Yachts
Tags: Alden, Restless, Tercel Bros
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[…] Amazingly Restless has had only one owner for the last 55 years, that gent being Tim Beattie, one of the Bay of Islands most respected guardians of classic craft. Sadly Tim has reached that stage in life when sailing Restless is starting to get too much for him, so he would like to find good home for her.A young family of maybe several mates looking for an affordable entry point into classic sailing. Link below to a WW story on her with more details and photos. Seriously interested parties to contact waitematawoodys re specs and price. https://waitematawoodys.com/2023/03/19/restless/ […]
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By DEEMS BOAT YARD – Help Needed + Restless 4sale | waitematawoodys.com #1 for classic wooden boat stories, info, advice & news – updated daily on March 10, 2024 at 12:11 am
My Father was good friends with Tecel bros and sailed on Restless many times in the 1930s I had some photos of her in the thirties given to me by my father in the 1970s but sadly in the passage of time they have gone missing
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By lew redwood on March 22, 2023 at 1:15 pm
[…] Learn more https://waitematawoodys.com/2023/03/19/restless/ […]
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By CLASSIC WOODEN BOATS FOR SALE | waitematawoodys.com #1 for classic wooden boat stories, info, advice & news – updated daily on March 20, 2023 at 4:05 pm
the exposed dry exhaust, looks like its lagging is long gone, is a real fire risk, specially with the wiring loom right alongside
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By Alan Sexton on March 20, 2023 at 8:33 am