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Blackwatch 24, 1980, Sacramento, California, $7,250, Back on market Price reduced 7/16/13 at $5,750, Back on market 1/2/14 at $4,000, SOLD 2/6/14

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Blackwatch 24, 1980

Price has been substantially reduced in recognition of out-of-state shipping costs.

Blackwatch #32 - shoal draft, cutter rigged pocket cruiser

The company that made these, in Amarillo TX, Blue Water Boat works (Dave Autry), initially called it a 24. The drop boards/hatch boards the company carved/engraved "Blackwatch 24" plus the hull number. For example, in the Octorber 1979 issue of Sail magazine, an article "Texas Traditional" begins "This traditional-looking 24-foot trailer/sailer has some unique features..." The line drawing is also labeled "Blackwatch 24." They later started calling these a Blackwatch 18. In a much later article in Good Old Boat (January/February 1999), Sven Donaldson refers to it as a Blackwatch 19 and notes that the boat is 18'6" on deck. The length overall has been measured at just over 23'.

  • LOA 24'0" (including bowsprit)
  • LOD 18'6"
  • LWL 17'6"
  • Hull # 32 (1980)
  • Galvanized trailer with newer tires
  • 2200 lbs. displacement
  • 700 lbs. lead keel
  • 8' Beam
  • 22" Draft
  • Barn door rudder

    Sail configuration: a double-reefed main, self-taking staysail, flying jib

    Fresh water boat all its life in VERY GOOD condition with original owner.

    In 2003 Honduras Mahogany topsides were completely stripped, sanded and sealed with 6 coats of Cetol Marine sealant.

  • No antifouling ever applied.

    Sacramento, California

    SOLD

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