Re: [bolger] port townsend wa bobcat [1 Attachment]

I just paid for the Port Townsend Bobcat, so, barring Neptune's wrath, I'll have it in Kingston, Washington early in July.

On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 2:34 PM,dchamb@...[bolger]<bolger@yahoogroups.com>wrote:

"Spark" has a builder's plate inside on the centerboard trunk that says Mark A Bennett, 1997 and lists a hull number.  The trailer had a Washington license plate so I know that's were it was built.


"Spark" has a builder's plate inside on the centerboard trunk that says Mark A Bennett, 1997 and lists a hull number.  The trailer had a Washington license plate so I know that's were it was built.

Hey, I own "Spark!"  Spark has made her way to Michigan and is now in my garage.  It is my understanding it was built for a gentleman named Bob and was originally known as Bob's Cat.  There's a builder's plate inside that I believe lists the builder (I'd check but I'm at work). I'll have to check on that.

 

As one can imagine a Bobcat with a cabin is pretty tight, especially for a guy of my height (6'5").  I cannot sleep in the cabin so only day sail her.  I recently purchased a Glen-l Minuet that will give me cabin space, needs some upgrades and paint but will result in "Spark" being officially put up for sale soon.

 

Dave Chambers

Adrian, Michigan

I don't know the history of that particular Bobcat.  I once owned a Bobcat built in Port Orchard, WA and I spent many nights aboard in Port Townsend (it was fitted with a cabin and is currently named "Spark").  You might look for that builder - it's likely they built a few.

There's also a gentleman who I see at the Wooden Boat Show with a Bobcat he stretched to 14' LOA and lots of nice cruising features.  He might know more.

A


On Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 9:57 AM,philbolger@...[bolger]<bolger@yahoogroups.com>wrote:

“...There can never be enough BOBCATS in Port Townsend, nor anywhere else in this world !!”

I’ll pipe down now...
Susanne Altenburger, PB&F
Sent:Thursday, June 04, 2015 12:43 PM
Subject:[bolger] port townsend wa bobcat

I'm in the process of buying a Bobcat donated to the Maritime Center in Port Townsend and am trying to track down the owner. If anybody is familiar with this boat and/or heritage, I'd love info. There appear to be/have been three Bobcats in the Port Townsend area at one time. Thanks, Bill


“...There can never be enough BOBCATS in Port Townsend, nor anywhere else in this world !!”

I’ll pipe down now...
Susanne Altenburger, PB&F
 
Sent:Thursday, June 04, 2015 12:43 PM
Subject:[bolger] port townsend wa bobcat
 
 

I'm in the process of buying a Bobcat donated to the Maritime Center in Port Townsend and am trying to track down the owner. If anybody is familiar with this boat and/or heritage, I'd love info. There appear to be/have been three Bobcats in the Port Townsend area at one time. Thanks, Bill
 
 

I'm in the process of buying a Bobcat donated to the Maritime Center in Port Townsend and am trying to track down the owner. If anybody is familiar with this boat and/or heritage, I'd love info. There appear to be/have been three Bobcats in the Port Townsend area at one time. Thanks, Bill