Classifieds
Knarr US 132
Asking Price: $38,500
Penelope and her upwind slip next to the Golden Gate Yacht Club in the San Francisco City Marina are for sale. Knarr US 132 was built in Vejie Denmark 1983 at Borresen by longtime fleet member and past IKC Champion Dick Griffith. This boat is a fiberglass example that has had consistent upgrades and always has been a top performer in the fleet for decades, have won countless races. The mast was upgraded to aluminum with the fleet several years ago and all rigging was completed by GC. The epoxy rudder, rudder stock and Billet rudder head were all replaced four years ago with work completed by KKMI and managed by Ken Keefe personally. The winches have been moved forward for better cross sheeting and crew ergonomics. The boat and rigging have been maintained KKMI in Sausalito and GC Rigging and Composites in Richmond. The boat has a huge quiver of both North and Doyle racing sails and is a turnkey program. I have owned the and campaigned Penelope for over twenty years and can’t say enough positive things about the fleet, racing and comradery it provides for a reasonable budget. The design is perfectly suited for the big breeze of San Francisco Bay and proves to be a fabulous day sailor with family and friends. I have been consistently campaigning the boat for Wednesday Night Racing at St. Francis Yacht Club the last several years. Unfortunately, due to other sailing and racing activities, I have not been able to compete in the Knarr Season Championship for the last three years. I would also be open to a partnership if the right opportunity presented itself.
Charles Griffith
415-672-3263
c.griffith@ggsir.com
Knarr US 130
Asking Price: $45,000
- Fiberglass Borresen built in 1975
- Transferrable slip in the SF West harbor near the Golden Gate Yacht Club
- Sails include 2022 North main and jib, 2019 North main/jib, 2021 Doyle jib
- New bottom in July 2023
- Measured in 2023 and in compliance with fleet/class specifications
- Aluminum mast
- Refurbished deck
- Aluminum whisker pole and extra whisker pole extrusion
- Open to sale or partnership
Contact: Theresa Brandner at 415-347-5643 or tebrandner@gmail.com
Knarr US 99
Asking Price: $15,000
Wooden build - 1959 - has historically performed well in Knarr competitions
- Slip sublease possible in the SF West harbor off of Marina Blvd.
- Sails include 2024 Brand New Doyle main and older Doyle main and jib
- New bottom paint in July 2023, new battery and new bilge and other work from KKMI
- Measured and weighed in 2023/2024 and mostly in compliance with fleet/class specifications
- Aluminum mast
- Aluminum whisker pole
- New side mount for outboard motor (fabricated 2023)
- Includes 1 year old (2023) Mercury outboard
For more information or viewing contact Eric Kosmowski at eric_kosmowski@yahoo.com
Knarr US 144 (Fifty/Fifty)
Asking Price: $42,500
1998 Borrensen Knarr Class: “Fifty / Fifty” has a fiberglass hull and is the last and most recent Knarr built by Borrensens’ boat yard.
Fast boat in excellent condition and rigged for racing! New mainsail and jib in May and October 2022 (two sets, used only lightly last two seasons), new bottom paint, new rigging, newly refinished interior and good condition exterior bright work. Beautiful boat – a joy to race and sail!
Fifty/Fifty is in a great upwind slip in San Francisco Yacht Harbor – potential to continue access.
Paul Stone (408) 876-7197
Knarr US 103 (Kulani)
Asking Price: TBD
For Sale - Knarr 103 Børresen 1965 built in Denmark out of Mahogany
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knarr_(keelboat)
Owned by:
Kurt Hemmingsen Phone: 650.339.5678 – Email: dksailor.kh@gmail.com
Eric Kaiser Phone: 415.290.5870 – Email: ericjkaiser2013@gmail.com
Owner’s Summary
Every conceivable upgrade has been made to 103, nothing spared. /KKMI by Ken Keefe oversaw the upgrades to 103 with Doug Frolic as the project manager for all work. She is a fast boat with the ability to point 1 to 2 degrees higher than the fleet at speed. The hull is Fir with Mahogany Trim. Black Widow bottom paint used every season and cleaned with microfiber. She is easily considered one of the top three fastest boats in the San Francisco Fleet. 103 has been upgraded significantly to ensure no loss of energy when the wind hits her sails. She is stiff like a glass boat. Many used sails – new set of North Sails from 2024. Turnkey and ready to win races!
Potential for Partnership – Open to the right Sailor. Let’s discuss.
Equipment Includes:
• Tactic
• VHF Radio
• Anchor and Rode
• Life Jackets
• Tools/ Toolbox with shackles and equipment
• Lithium Ion powered Bilge pump system
• Hatch Covers
• Lightly used (3 races) 3DI Sails
• Stern Flag Staff
• Fenders (3)
• Extra hiking sticks
• Engine Side mount
• Dry boat, no leaks
• 5-year old cover and dock lines
Upgrades
• New Mast in 2021
• New running rigging from Scott Easom
• New lines for jib and main sheet. Back Stay, Main Sheet, Fine Tune all rigged from Barney post
• Re-enforced Barney Post
• Custom build backing plates for all keel bolts allowing for a rock-solid keel. No energy lost on puffs
• Stiffing beam just ahead of mast
• New fiberglass rudder. This is a significant enhancement over a wooden rudder, more tapered than wood and
precision in its build for symmetry.
• New Tiller made of Koa wood from Hawaii (Reference the name Kulani)
• New bullet proof mast cage
• New steel halyards
• New deck resurfacing with non-skid
• Fresh varnish
• Battery charging box
• She is a documented vessel so no need for CA numbers on the bow. Expires: 2028
Name background
Names after the Halekulani on Waikiki beach. Halekulani means “house befitting heaven” and Kulani translates to “like heaven”. After holding the tiller on Kulani and having her trimmed you’ll understand why “Kulani” is a name that fits…
