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Hull No: Unknown 'Scalia': Midship Yachts 1972 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller; Owner: Iain Leckie - Saltspring Isle BC CA; Scalia's owner has purchased another boat and was in the process of selling her 2/27/99

Hull No: Unknown: Midship Yachts; Owner: Henry McClain - Panama City FL; Henry McClain 3439 Hwy. 77 Panama City, FL. 32405

Hull No: Unknown: Midship Yachts; Owner: Paul Ronning; Paul Ronning
3305 6th Street,
Twin Lake MI 49457

Hull No: # 309a 'formerly Goodbye Columbus': Parker-Dawson 1982 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Wheel, Yanmar; Owner: Ray Withers <raywithers at columbus dot rr dot com> - Lake Erie Ohio; Auto pilot, spinaker w/dowsing sock and pole, 150 and 100 gib, flexible furler, GPS/plotter/depth, VHF, dodger, am/fm w nice speakers, Many spare parts including locking pin and spare cable.; Original owners were Dan and JoAnn Luessing, purchased in 1983, who gave her the name Goodbye Columbus when they took her from Alum Creek in the Columbus area to Lake Erie. I purchased this boat in 2000 for $16,000.00. It is in excellent condition. I showed her to Tom deLombarde in summer of 2005. His opinion is posted at ParkerDawson.com. This boat is for sale. I will consider all reasonable offers.

Hull No: Unknown 'Split Decision': Midship 1973 - Sloop, Fixed Keel, Wheel, Honda; Owner: Mike Kennedy <tandmkennedy at hotmail dot com> - Dana Point CA 92612; Fixed Keel.; I cannot find the hull # on the stern, however, I have been told that some of the first Midships may not have had a hull #. The hull # on our title does not match any of the hull #'s historically seen on this boat. We have photos if anyone is interested.

We sailed this boat 100 miles down the California coast and had a blast. Not the fastest, but very comfortable. You can't beat the two cabin layout in a boat this size. And the cockpit is deep and large . . . translates into a safe and comfortable ride.

We love it.

Mike and Tricia
"Split Decision"
2005

Hull No: 008 # MDS500080173: Midship Yachts Jan 1973 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, Vire; Owner: Sam, Lanny Howard <howard at midplains dot net>; After being in storage for 10 plus years Sam purchased this ship.

Hull No: 010 'Dutch Girl': Midship Yachts 1972 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, Mariner 8; Owner: John Bergschneider - Ft. Walton Beach FL; Former owner Frank Fernandez Ft. Walton Beach, Fl.
Present Owner: John Bergschneider 332 NE Gardner Dr. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548

Dutch Girl was damaged in hurricane Opal and is presently out of commission

Hull No: 014: Midship Yachts; Owner: Eugene Johnson - Vaughn MT; According to the original owners registry, this boat was featured in an early brochure.

Hull No: 037 # MDS500370573 'Waypoint': Midship Yachts May 1973 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, Baldwin Sail Drive 9.5 h.p.; Owner: Steve and Harry Johnson <sejohns at bellatlantic dot net>; This Sailboat was purchased from North Carolina. She came with a 120, 150 and the main. The jibs were modified to work on a Cruising designs furling system and it works real well. This boat is now owned by father and son, Harry and Steve Johnson.

Hull No: 038 # MDS500380x73 'Snark': Midship Yachts 1973 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, 10hp Johnson Outboard; Owner: Bill Munday <billmunday at earthlink dot net>; John Haley & I (sweaty equity) own a 26' Dawson, serial #MDS500380 named “SNARK”. She is presently docked on a local small lake, Maumelle (10 miles West of Little Rock, Arkansas). I believe she is completely original except for the inboard engine that has been replaced with a 10 hp Johnson outboard. Please add us to your owners list and keep up the good work.

Hull No: 039 # MDS500390273 'Mischevious Martine, formerly Valhalla': Midship Yachts Feb 1973 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, 12 Horsepower outboard ~ Tohatsu; Owner: Steve Roberts; Electronics: 3 marine radios ~ {1 handheld}, scanner, CB radio, handheld GPS, and 600 watt generator. Plan to add solar panels, depth sounder, and "Knot~O~Meter" ~ {a little "marine" humour there} ~ Antennas have not been rigged yet.

Accessories: 2 Port-a-potties~{one came with boat ~ purchased other}, 2 burner alchol stove~{added} ~ Boat came with a single burner propane-type and a dual-fuel single burner type ~ {Kero/gas}, kero/alcohol-type lantern, refurbished cushions, two inflatable Avon dingies ~ {one came with boat}, two storm anchors, and added a Davis "Windex" wind vane. Also added two AC-DC T.V.'s and an AC-DC VCR.; Modifications: plan on making small "cooler" @ top of "original" ~ {? ~ as shown in the plans} ~ top-load ice box, with bottom part to be used for dry food storage ~ {top for cold cuts ~ I am presently using the "cubby~space" under the seat beside the trunk for the keel gear for the large icebox}. Also, fixed "portholes" had been installed ~ one in the front cabin opening, and one in the top hatch, and a large "Lucite" rectangle ~ {openable} ~ in the back of the aft cabin wall. Plan on installing a round ~ {openable} ~ porthole in the top hatch of the rear cabin. I also would like to add an electric plug-in for dockside.

Sails: Mainsail ~ {has Midship insignia with the number 23 ?? Was there a 23 foot model ??}, 150 genoa on Cruising Design roller furling, additional jib~{unsure of size ~ have not opened it} Looking to add "drifter" sail.

Notes: I'm particularly pleased that the hull is supposed to be solid fiberglass ~ having been built when fiberglass was inexpenive ?!?!? Can anyone verify this ???

Remarks: I fell in love with this boat after sitting in the front cabin, {and told myself it was time to talk to the bank ?!?!?}.

I would love to "talk" to anyone about the various plans / layouts / blueprints that other owners have added or modified to their boat(s). I am especially interested in the plans for the "third cabin" tarp / canvas that transforms the cockpit into a tent-type enclosed third "cabin".

This boat was purchased by Steve in the fall of 2000. He towed it home on the back of his station wagon.

There are two #39's listed. If anyone can tell me which one is the real # 39 please let me know.
Thanks ~ Steve

Hull No: 050 # MDS500500373 'Caguama': Midship Mar 1973 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Wheel, Evinrude 10hp ib; Owner: Martin Krauter <caguama_mlk at yahoo dot com> - Bakersfield CA USA; Home Page: yahoo; Last summer I had a survey done on my boat. At that time I thought my ship was in sound condition. Needless to say I am in the process of installing, changing,a number of things.; The previous owner was not a sailor, he was standing the mast by him self. The mast fell and now has a tweek in it. Can anyone help me in de-tweeking the mast (information) and also I am in need of how to tune the mast and rigging. I have sailed my boat a number of times, but the person who did the survey is overly concerned about the tweek. I can honestly say that I am thrilled to own a Midship, she is a fun boat. No matter where we go someone will approach us, wanting to know about this unique sailboat. I am in the process of building a cockpit table, hope to have her done for this season. We are usually found in Ventura, Oxnard or our real favorite Santa Barbara,CA. I hope to hear from any and all soon. Oh I almost forgot for our non-spanish speaking friends Caguama is Sea Turtle in Spanish.

Hull No: 055 # MDS500550473 'Godspeed': Midship Yachts Apr 1973 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Wheel, Vire 7; Owner: Stu, Kim & Sue Slinger <stu at theslinger dot com> - Medical Lake WA; She is as close to original as possible. We have lived aboard in the San Jaun Islands and sailed it for several years on Lake Pend Oreille, ID. Our plans are to keep it ready for the time we can retire with her to warmer waters.

Hull No: 057 'Midshipman': Midship Yachts; Owner: George Howe - Scotia NY; I own Midship 25 Hull #57, MIDSHIPMAN, since 1973 which has been in the Great Lakes, including the North Channel, San Diego, Cleveland, New Orleans (Lake Ponchartrain) and now sail in a former resevoir in upstate New York, the Great Sacandaga Lake. Even did a live aboard "bit" during a tour in Louisiana. Boat has had many modifications including Auto Pilot, aft cabin layout, reefer addition, microwave, entertainment system and electronics and navigation suite. No changes to sail plan. Had to rebuild the Westerbeke-Vire on one occasion due to crank seizure. Served as an USCGAux Operational Facility for years on patrols; now USPS. Recent upgrades include 88.6 gal fresh water tankage (flexible tanks from France). Looking for a new gooseneck fitting (cast aluminum originally) for boom to mast connection repairs. Actually used the canvas "tent" between the cabin hatches, when living aboard about 15 years ago

Hull No: 065 # MDS500650573 'Costa': Midship Yachts May 1973 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller; Owner: Bob and Virginia Seeber - Guaymas Sonora MX; A friend of mine in The States looked you up on the 'net. and gave me your address. I have a Las Vegas built Midship that is still mostly original...! Trailer and all. Hallmark sails, window curtains, rudder & basket, even that nasty keel. A 10hp Farryman diesel is the only non-factory equipment on board.. "Costa" is afloat and in daily service on the Sea Of Cortez near San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico.

Hull No: 067 'Sononda': Unknown 73 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, Outboard 9.9hhp; Owner: Richard and Christal Knight <raknight at se dot rr dot com> - Palatka FL USA; No modifications yet; I bought my Parker Dawson 26 the last week of July 2006. The boat is in need of some restoration. The engine and hull are sound. The first project was to get the sailboat rainproof. Next will be the wiring. The swing keel cable is broken , I did get a new cable attached when I had the boat transported to my home port but could not secure the cable to the worm gear because the screw holes were striped. Looking forward to the first voyage on September first. I look forward to the PD discussions and help from friends.

-Fair Winds, Richard and Christal

Update 25 Oct 2006:

Bought the boat three months ago and have been working on her every weekend. Took her on her maiden voyage of seven days and 200 miles from Palatka to Jacksonville along the St. John\'s River. Love the boat and plan on rebuilding her completly. Need information on installing an electric winch for the swing keel as this is my next project. She sails wonderfully and I am looking forward to many nice trips to the Atlantic, up to GA and SC and south to the keys. Would love to link up with other PD owners in Florida for sailing adventures.
-Fair Winds, Richard and Christal.

Hull No: "A\ # 270 \"A\": Midship 1977 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Wheel, Yanmar YSE; Owner: Steve Fisher <sfisher896 at aol dot com> - San Jose, CA USA; This is Vanon\'s love. I\'ll be using it in the Whidbey Island, British Columbia area for some summer cruising before bringin it to San Jose.
More info when I get accustomed to the boat.

Hull No: 072 # MDS500720673 'Slow Ride formerly Double Bubble': Midship Yachts Jun 1973 - Sloop, Fixed Keel, Tiller, Vire 7; Owner: Tom deLombarde <tomd at blackflute dot com> - Sandusky OH; Home Page: http://www.midshipyachts.com/; Slow Ride has given me (the owner of this site) many, many years of enjoyment.

She has been stable, forgiving and safe in good times and bad.

Hull No: 082 # MDS500820673 'Prodigal': Midship Yachts Jun 1973 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, None; Owner: Carl & Linda Sargent <csargent44 at hotmail dot com> - AZ; Featured in Dawson Yacht Corp. brochure
Sailed in 1976 single handed atlantic crossing race and finished 52nd crossed Atlantic twice

Carl and Linda own PRODIGAL (our star), When purchased she had no engine, head, etc, as Mr. Lengyel probably wanted few thru fittings. The ostar # is still on the forehatch! (Please send pictures!!!!)Now working on upgrades to keel & s-drive engine.

Hull No: 084 'Spirit of Annis': Midship Yachts 1973 - Ketch, Swing Keel, Tiller, Baldwin 9.5; Owner: Beverly and Gary <sailaway at harborside dot com> - Coos Bay OR; "Spirit of Annis" originally had an Baldwin 9.5 that was replaced in 2000 with a Yamaha T9.9 that was modified and placed in the same configuration, through hull. It works great and is very reliable. We also took out the rear toilet area and made a big bed. This year is a roller furling and depth sounder. We are consistently working on her and hope to take her to the Gulf of Mexico in 2003.

Hull No: 089 # MDS500890973: Midship Yachts Sep 1973 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller; Owner: Jim Cukrowicz <pservice at accn dot org> - Grand Junction MI; Removed inboard engine, moved aft cabin forward (cockpit area).; Jim is a marine Surveyor and has sailed a midship to South America

Hull No: 095 # MDS500951073 'Neseema': Midship Yachts Oct 1973 - Ketch, Swing Keel, Tiller, Sail Drive; Owner: Ron McPeake <rmcpeake at swbell dot net> - Canyon Lake TX; The name 'Neseema' means 'Morning Breeze' in Lebonese.

This is a ketch rigged vessel with a sail drive in need of work. Purchased July of 1998.

Former owner is Simon Le Hage of San Antonio Texas.

Hull No: 103 # MDS501031173 'Chibi Moon': Midship Yachts Nov 1973 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, Vire 7; Owner: John Kenney <Northstoneave at cs dot com> - South Haven MI; Folding front hatch, sliding rear hatch, originaly a Ketch, now sloop
New Westerbeke Vire 7 motor same as original.

Sails:Midship Main, Dawson Main, Mizzen, Mizzen staysail,Storm jib, Working Jib, 130% Genoa, Poleless spinnaker.; John had the old Tripod (and I think Yahoo) Midship/Dawson/Parker Dawson web site from which I originally seeded this owners registry.

Someone appeared in around 2003 with this hull number on the forums at http://www.parkerdawson.com/ but I am not sure of the present owner.

Hull No: 103 'Entertaining Jupiter': Unknown 1973 - Ketch, Swing Keel, Wheel, Vire 7; Owner: Davey Smart <davesmart at hotmail dot com> - Lake Pend Oreille ID USA; Solar Panel, Wind Generator, autohelm,; Bought hull 103 from Vis who runs the ParkerDawson.com website last Spring (2005). This boat is in pretty good condition with Vis doing alot of work. My wife and I have refinished all of the exterior teak and I am now making new cushions and installing new cabinetry in the fore cabin. Eventually I will refit it to the original ketch setup.

Hull No: 199 # DYC601990674 'Reality Check II': Dawson Yachts Jun 1974 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller; Owner: Irv and Bob Goldstien <irvgoldstien at yahoo dot com> - San Diego CA; Hull 199 was purchased by Irv and Bob in 2002. They put the boat in their yard for bottom paint and found the keel rusted fast. They removed it and reset it and will call her Reality Check II. The inboard was removed and replaced with an outboard.

Hull No: 210 'Lil Dino': Unknown 1976 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, 15 HP Evinrude; Owner: Alan Villanova <bodger at earthlink dot net> - Mebane NC USA; Ketch Rig with wheel steering, swing keel, triple axle trailer and evinrude 4 cycle outboard with a Minn Kota motorized mounting bracket to raise and lower the motor. She has a main, stay sail, working job, 210 Genoa and spinnaker.; I bought this bought a couple of months ago from a gentleman in SC who originally purchased her in 1976. I have the original invoice! She needs a lot of work and hopefully will be next year.

Hull No: 212: Dawson 1977 - Ketch, Swing Keel, Wheel, 6hp Mercury; Owner: Peter Rees <peter_rees_tv at yahoo dot com> - San Francisco CA USA; Jobs I have done:
New Cockpit boxes
Removed Atomic engine
Added anchor roller
New Head sail
Rebuilt steering
Rebuilt water supply
New alcohol stove
Re-welded rudder mount
New manual and electric bilge pumps
New chain locker drain
New access to chain locker at bow.
Currently working on rig and electrics; Bought this boat a year and a half ago for $2000.00. I plan to restore it and perhaps ship it back to my real home port of Sydney Australia

Hull No: 229: Dawson Yachts 1976 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller; Owner: Jason Tate - Cape Hatteras SC; Retains all original equipment. Looking for replacement windows. In process of restoration. Some delamination of the foredeck.

Hull No: 233 # BYC262330575 '26 FT. DAWSON': Unknown May 1976 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Wheel, -; Owner: THOMAS DUIKER <tduiker at lynden dot com> - EDMONTON ALBERTA CANADA

Hull No: 237 # DYC802370276 'Lonesome Sea': Dawson Feb 1976 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Wheel, Johnson 9.9; Owner: Richard Davis <DICKE87790 at AOL dot COM> - Central Florida Fl USA; Previous owners had removed Yanmar 8, and replaced with transom mount OMC.
Sails, Main & Genoa.
Currently in Rehab.; Previous owner: Paul Roberts, Stuart, FL. This was Roberts 2nd Dawson.

Hull No: 239 'Yeraz': Dawson Yachts; Owner: Craig Jungers <crjunger at atnet dot net>; Holding tank for head, moved binnacle back 18 inches. New cushions, Rebuilt engine (type?),Spinnake set-up,Intelux Brightside Hull paint.

Sails: Spinnaker.; Former owner: Peter J Brennan (former; owned for 8 years)

Hull No: 249: Parker Dawson, Yanmar Diesel; Owner: Patti and Bill Heller <pbhellar at portup dot com> - Green Bay WI; This ketch was bought new by two ladies who trailered to New Jersey in 1977.

Hull No: 254: Parker Dawson; Owner: Tom Palmer <Guard6595 at pro-usa dot net> - South Jersey NJ; Propane stove added, Rebuilt Swing Keel Mechanism, Replaced Broken Rudder.; Former owner Rob Kent, Former Owner, Ray Reuter.

Traveled to Bahamas for 4 months (Rob Kent)

Hull No: 270: Dawson Yachts 1977 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, Yanmar Diesel; Owner: Vanon Bowling <VanonB at island-health dot org> - Camano Island WA; I have a 1977 Dawson, Hull #270. Manufactured in North Las Vegas, NV I was on a salvage team that raised her from where she had sunk at her mooring buoy off the North end of Camano Island in Puget Sound, WA due to neglect. Her cockpit drains had plugged and she filled with rain water. I traded my labor as the diver on the salvage for her. This is our fourth season together and she just keeps getting better. I had to completely redue everything after her sinking including the one cylinder Yanmar diesel. I have two kids 13 and 11 and this is the perfect camper boat for a small family. I have no idea what she is worth. As far as I'm concerned, she's priceless. I have some manufacturer advertisements from some sailing magazines that a guy mailed to me. I'll scan them in and forward them to you. Anyone that has specs or brochures they can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Hull No: 272: Parker Dawson 1978 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller; Owner: R. Pritchett <R_Pritchett at yahoo dot com>; All original equipment.This boat was listed for sale in the yatching forum for $10,000 or best offer.

Hull No: 279 'Madbury Packet': Parker Dawson 1979 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, Yanmar Diesel; Owner: Wendell & Marilyn Greene - Durham NH; Owner:Wendell & Marilyn Greene,
32 Evans Road,
Durham, NH 03824

Roller Furl jib and enclosed Bimini top. Added a Mizzen Mast.

Built in Clearwater Florida.$18750 New plus $1500 For the four wheel trailer

Hull No: 280 # DYC602800179 'JG': Dawson Yachts Jan 1979 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, Yanmar Diesel; Owner: Char Ormsby <charo at mailflorida dot com> - Cocoa FL; Home Page: http://www.geocities.com/charopsj/; This boat has a YSM8G Yanmar diesel. The swing keel is being inspected as some bolts that hold the box appear to be missing thenuts. The rigging will be replaced and ready to sail.

If you have ever dropped the box or have info on the rigging specs give Char an email charo@mailflorida.com

Hull No: 308 'Voyager': Parker Dawson; Owner: Stephen and Lynn Ploof- Davis <sdavis at maine dot edu> - Naples ME; Roller Furling Jib, Bimini w/windshield; If you have any interesting information on where you think this boat was built, if the year of manufacture is accurate, etc. I would appreciate hearing about it.

Hull No: 310 # PHR26310M82H: Parker Dawson Aug 1982 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, Yanmar 1-GM10 Diesel; Owner: Lowell Loweke <lloweke at hotmail dot com> - East Traverse Bay MI; Swing Keel with electric winch.
Data Marine Depthmeter, Knotmeter/Log and Wind Instrument
Autohelm ST4000 autopilot
Spreader lights
Hood Roller furlihg with 150% Jib
Cruising Chute with "Sock"
Split backstay

Hull No: 313 # PHR26313M82K 'Formerly Sixth Happiness, Stumpy II': Parker Dawson Nov 1983 - Sloop, Swing Keel, Tiller, Yanmar Diesel; Owner: Stephen S. Wigylus <sswiglus at msn dot com> - Silverdale WA; The aft sink cabinet was replaced with a Igloo absorbtion refridgerator. A CDI roller furling jib was added.; Keelis a swing keel with a Yanmar YSM* diesel engine. Has forward head and aft porta-potti. The rudder has suffered damage and delamitation.The original bill lists as "Optional extras', full cockpit enclosure, cockpit cushions, companionway flaps, dockside power, swim ladder, vanity sink in the aft cabin and whel steering guard. It has edson helm and compass. The original shoreline trailer is also still with her. Stephen is the third owner.

The present owner is a retired US Navy Submariner who now works for a wireless communication company in Redmond WA.