If you sell your Wayfarer, please make any Canadian buyer aware of the
above.
Note to potential buyers
A brief synopsis of the various Marks usually available in North
America:
Mark I (all the wooden W's plus many early and
recent glass W's): full-height forward bulkhead and buoyancy
compartment with hatch; great for extended cruising. Less “oil-drum”
noise in waves. Four floorboards, two per side (pros and cons).
Mark II (US, Canada, UK): bow storage shelf—mild
noise in waves but no performance impact; one long floorboard per
side.
Mark III (Abbott, Sarnia): like Mk II with
permanent floor and side self-bailers; rain drains on a mooring. The
under-floor tank can complicate recovery after a capsize;
recommendations
here.
Mark IV (Hartley Boats, UK; Canada rep. John
Gronan, 514-706-8840,
parallel45marine.com):
roomier interior, no aft tank, through-transom draining for easier
self-rescue; “racer” trim well-rigged.
Sellers: beware!
Beware of fraudulent buyers
From: Michael Kelly — Sent: Monday,
October 26, 2009
A classic over-billing scam has targeted boat sellers: a third party
sends a cheque for more than the price and asks you to forward the
difference. The cheque is a forgery. Please stay vigilant.
“Hope nobody gets victimized by this scam.” — Mike Kelly
Wayfarer Mark 4 — Sail No. 11383, Mississauga Ontario (first sail in 2022)
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A meticulously maintained, fully-optioned Wayfarer Mark 4, ready
to race or cruise and located in Mississauga, Ontario
Highlights
Two full sets of sails — original suit plus a second,
brand-new set rigged once for fit.
New galvanized cradle ride trailer with two sets of wheels
(two sizes)
Gottschling over boom boat cover for premium protection
Stored indoors every winter
Extensive factory option list (below) — this is a
well-built, race-ready boat, not a base package
Included Options & Equipment
Rigging & Sailing Systems
Adjustable Mainsheet Bridle
Dyneema & Vectran Rope Fit Out
Dyneema Forestay
Anti-Catch Jib Sheets
Genoa Furler
Continuous Control Lines
Centre Main Sheet with Ratchet
Jib Ratchet Block (pair)
Inner Track Jib Adjustable
Tapered Spinnaker Sheets
Spinnaker Bag, Fitted
Hull & Foils
Upgrade Epoxy Race Centreboard
Upgrade Epoxy Race Rudder
Double Waterline Finish
Deck Hardware & Fit-Out
Mast Chocks
Padded Toe Straps
Metal Bailers Upgrade
Tidy Bag
Boat Protection
Top Cover, Flat
Under Cover
Rudder Bag
Gottschling overboom Cover
Boat Movement / Trailering
Twin Cradle Launch Trolley
Deluxe Jockey Wheel with Handle
Upgraded (Galvanized) Cradle Ride Trailer — two sets of
wheels
Sails
Original racing sail suit - still used as primary
Second, brand-new set of McNamara Sails
Why Selling?
Life changes! The boat is fully sorted and ready for its next
owner to step straight into racing or club sailing — everything
has been done, nothing left to sort out.
Condition
Pristine. Indoor winter storage throughout ownership. All
systems and hardware in excellent working order.
1964 Wooden Mk I Wayfarer W887 “Blue Mist” — near Cleveland, Ohio
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Contact: Patricia Harrington-Duff (for estate of Richard Harrington) ·
[email protected]
· 240-470-0231
Located in Maryland; willing to travel to show the boat.
$3,500 USD
Blue Mist, a 1964 Mark I Wooden Wayfarer, was assembled
in England and purchased by Richard (“Dick”) Harrington in 1991
from the original owner. She was his pride and joy for decades of
cruising adventures on Lake Erie, coastal Maine, Chesapeake Bay,
and beyond.
Last sailed late in 2019 and since stored mostly under a boat
cover in a carport. She remains in good condition per last use.
Comes with: mainsail, spinnaker, two oars, boat cover, boom tent,
and assorted cruising gear collected over many years. Trailer is
functional but older; winch rope is fraying and should be replaced
or trailer upgraded.
Two owners since new: Zoltan Massanyi of Bedford and Richard
Harrington. Looking for an enthusiastic sailor to continue her
story.
