Mfg. Year: 1965
Delivery Date:  11:AM  Aug. 6, 1965
Launch Date:  Feb. 4, 1968
Hull Number:  1
Cockpit: Centre
Rig: Ketch
LOA: 42' 3"
Beam: 11' 4"
Draft: 6'
Disp: 20000 lbs
Ballast: 8000 lbs
Transom: Traditional
Water Line: 32' 6"
Hull Speed: 7.5 kts
Sail Area: 1300 sq ft
Engine: BMC (Captain)
Horse Power: 30
Cyl: 4
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel Tanks: 2
Total Fuel Cap: 150 gals
Water Tanks: 2
Total Water Cap: 120 gals
Hull Colour: White
Deck Colour: Teak Plank
Canvas Colour: White
Boot Stripe Colour: Green
Electronics: VHF - GPS

 

 

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Owner: Soren Petersen
Previous Names - Blue Leaf /    Timshel     / Four O'Clocks
  Prev. Owners - Tom Berken / Norm Stump  / Gary Palmer

 
Soren             Ulla

 
Blixen

Nivaa, Denmark

 
  View the Crossing of the Atlantic and the Trip Home

Builder:  Spencer Boats Ltd. (As completed Vessel)

Name of Boat:  Blixen

Hull No.  3

Year Mfg. 1966

Year Purchased: 1999

Date of Commission: 1966

LOA: 42'

Beam:  11' 3''

Draft: 6

Displacement: 19500

Ballast:       9500

Cockpit:       Aft

Transom:  Traditional

Waterline:    32,5

Hull Speed:   7

Rigging:   Sloop

Total Sail Area:  1300 Sq. ft'

Length - Main Boom: 19'

Engine Make: Perkins

Engine Model:  4-107

Horse Power:   50

Number of Cylinders:  4

Fuel Type:  Diesel

Qty of Fuel Tanks: 1

Total Capacity - 80 Gals

Qty Fresh Water Tanks:  1

Total Capacity - 80 Gals

WATERMAKER:            

Hull Colour:   dark blue

Deck Colour:   white

Canvas Colour: beige

Colour of Boot Stripe: gold

Location of Name: On the Aft Sides  (registry on Stern) (see stern)

Sail ID Letters and Numbers:  Den 3

Radio Equip:     VHF

Radar:           Yes

GPS:             Yes

Favourite Online Weather Site:    www.dmi.dk

More Information -
Fully battened main Aries wind vane -  Ampair wind generator - 3 solar panels 
Extra large Fridge - Gas Cabin Heater

                    Soren reports the following:

He purchased BLIXEN in Titusville, Florida near the end of 1999 and eventually sailed her home to Denmark with his family.  They had a great crossing of the Atlantic in June of 2000 and on the six day run from the Azores to Lisbon, they made 178 miles per day on two of those days.  They faced a Portuguese Northerly and were close reached into very choppy seas.  The Aires kept them well on track while they spent most of the time below. She performed beautifully.  BLIXEN is now a dark blue colour with a highly polished stainless steel mast and a  complete new set of sails.  The port brass frames are polished and varnished.  Soren also noted that she was on the hard for 5 years in Florida and he had much to do to ready her for duty.    The Perkins still runs great.  He named her BLIXEN after the famous Danish authoress, Karen Blixen (Out of Africa).  Her home port is in Nivaa, Denmark.  Upon their arrival they seated 12 people in the large aft cockpit.  
I have left some of these photos large.  Adjust side bars to see total photo.
 

Hull 3 'before'

           
 Maple Leaf                       Timshel
Previous Owners - Tom Berken - Norm & Pam Stump
                                                                   

 Information provided by Norm Stump

When Norm Stump bought Blue Leaf in 1985 it had Davits attached.  These were removed as Norm was concerned having them when cruising offshore.
Note: The name 'Blue Leaf' is taken from James Michener's book "Centennial".
Blue Leaf was an Indian Woman in his book.  Blue Leaf was changed to Timshel when Norm bought her.  'Timshel' is the last word in John Steinbek's book "East of Eden"  One of the characters in the story travels to San Francisco on weekends.....meets in a synagogue with fellow scholars and debates the historical meaning of the word.  It was first thought to be a commandment from God, but they finally decided it was a permission from God...Thou Mayest.
You have permission to follow your dreams, but you must always know that Thou Mayest Not is also your responsibility.

Name Change: It is a special moment when you put your own name to your vessel

   
                    Ratlines                    Dinghy                     

Ratlines: The kids would climb the Ratlines of Timshel and jump into the water.  Sounds like fun.  Norm reports that Timshel  (Blue Leaf) originally came with a Stainless Steel Mast.  He researched this fact and also found that only two vessels came with such a mast as it proved to be to expensive.  Note the dinghy in 'Last Photo'.  A special paint job helped stop a new dingy from being stolen.  You can guess what the name of the dingy was.
Timshel also carried the wooden roller boom as many Spencers did.
The Pedigree:  When I asked Norm if he knew who owned Timshel when she was still Blue Leaf, he did not know but he did offer something interesting.............
"" We were sailing in Mexican waters in 1987.  One day a beautiful red wooden boat (Vaquero) sailed into our anchorage.  We invited them over.  Libby, her skipper, was sailing her boat to Australia.  Her partner, Bruce Pease...a marine biologist, said  ""I grew up in Aberdeen, Washington.  This boat reminds me of a boat I sort of grew up on.  She was called Blue Leaf""  Comment: I am advised that Bruce Pease was a friend of the Owners of Blue Leaf at the time.
Timshel was put in the hands of a broker in Tampa Bay, Florida when it was time to sell her.  Soren Peterson, the new owner (Blixen) reported the names we mentioned but also the name Four O'Clocks.  I assume the new owner changed from Timshel to Four O'Clocks    Today, she is called Blixen - in honour of Karen Blixen, a Danish authoress who wrote 'Out of Africa'.
Hull 3 has carried three names that we can confirm.  All these names are taken from books.

It appears the Names of Hull 3 have gone in this order-
Blue Leaf - Timshel - Four O'Clocks - Blixen
It is also interesting to note that this vessel has always been named around 'Books'.  (See Roster 42)

 

 

 

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Owner: Gerald Parkhurst
Previous Owner - Robert Sylvester - Paul & Patti Horning

Washington

Owner: Gerald Parkhurst - McKenna, WA.
Vessel is moored in Olympia, WA.
Name of boat:  Moshulu
Hull No.  4
MFG 1966  Spencer Boats Ltd., Richmond, BC.
Sloop Rig - Aft Cockpit
Traditional Transom
LOA  42' 5"
Beam  11' 4"
Draft  6'
LWL  30'
Disp:  19000 lbs.
Purchased: Feb 2007
Prev. Owner:  Paul Horning
Hull Colour:  White
Deck Colour:  White - Grey Anti Skid
Canvas Colour - Navy
Boot Strip - Navy
Vessel Name on Transom only
Engine - Perkins 4-108
Horse Power:  50
No. of Cylinders:  4
Fuel Type:  Diesel
Fuel Capacity:  80 Gals
Fresh Water Capacity:  80 Gals
Electronics:
Radar
GPS
Electronic charts
VHF
Sextant onboard
Raymarine speed, depth and wind instruments
Anchors:
#50 Delta w/ 200’ 3/8” BBB galv. chain and 200’ ¾” nylon rode
#35 fluke style
#16 Danforth

Other Comments

I purchased the yacht from Paul horning in Feb. 07’. Paul has spent the last 3 years or so involved in a major refit including; new awlgrip by Fleet Marine in Port Townsend, extensive fiberglass work below cabin sole, built elevated bridge deck, rebuilt engine, new mast, standing rigging, wheel steering, new ports and re-chroming  fixed port lights, re-bedding deck to hull, new stanchions and lifelines, new engine beds, engine compartment insulation, engine wiring Ect…..I am currently in the process of re-rigging for offshore sailing including new sails ,furler, aluminum boom, complete rewiring and plumbing, interior refinishing and updating, electronics, lighting, engine charging system,  ST winches, new cabin ceiling and overhead, upholstery, new refrigeration including rebuilding ice box and galley. The list goes on and on. I will be posting photos from time to time and would welcome contact from other members. Thanks!   Gerry

 

 

 

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Owners: Barbara Angel & Ian Monsarrat
327888  1967    VANCOUVER  1967  05  15
Ships Registry


Vancouver, BC

 

Cockpit -    Aft
Rig -          Sloop
Year -        1966

I have requested photos and information on Allegra

 

 

 

 

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Owners: Mark Santosuosso & Katy Day
Previous Owners:  Don Loggie

Bellingham, Washington

 

Name: Sytry
Hull #:  8
Builder: Spencer Boats Ltd.
Year: 1967
Rig: Ketch
Cockpit: Center
Prev. Owner: Don Loggie
LOA: 42'
Beam:  11'  3"
Draft:  
Disp: 25000 lbs.
Boom:  17'
Waterline: 36'
Hull Speed: 7 kts.
Engine:  Isuzu
Cyl:  4
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel Tanks: 2
Fuel Cap:
Water Tanks:
Water Cap: 100 gals. ?
Hull Colour: White
Deck Colour: Teak
Canvas Colour: Brown
Boot Stripe Colour: Red
Electronics:  GPS - VHF

 

 

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Owners: Ron & Linda Anderson
Previous Owners:  Dick & Louise Marble

Seattle, WA

(Photos to input Here)

 

Name:  Seawind
Hull 9
Builder:  Spencer Boats Ltd. (Completed)
Mfg Year:  1966
Rig:  Sloop
LOA:   42'
Beam:  11'  3"
Draft:  6 ft
Displacement:  19500 lbs
Ballast:  9000 lbs lead
Cockpit:   Aft
Transom:    Traditional
Waterline:   32'  5"
Hull Speed:  7 knots
Boom Length:  19 ft
Year Purchased by Owner:  1992
Engine Make:  Perkins
Engine Model:    4-107
Horse Power:   50
Number of Cylinders:   4
Fuel Type:   Diesel
Qty of Fuel Tanks:   1
Total Capacity of Fuel Tanks:  80 gal
Qty Fresh Water Tanks:   1
Total Capacity of Fresh Water Tanks:  45 gal
Hull Colour:    white
Deck Colour:  white
Canvas Colour:    white, green sail covers
Boot Stripe:   green
Radio Equip:  VHF - Radar - GPS

 

 

 

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Owner:  Al Faulkenburg
Prev. Name  Vagabond II  -  Monkey Girl

Photos

Located at Princeton Harbor, CA.

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Owners: Richard & Susan Kutner
 Previous Name: Tane

(Photos to Input Here)

San Diego, CA

 

Mgs. Spencer Boats Ltd.
Year: 1969
Hull Number: 17
Cockpit: Centre
Rig: Sloop
Engine: Mitsubishi
Model:  Starret
Qty. of Cylinders:  4
Fuel Type:  Diesel
Hull Colour: White
Deck Colour: White
Canvas Colour: Tan

 

 

 

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Owners:  Richard & Carol Green

Vancouver, BC

 

Year:  1969
Blue Book Reg.
Engine:  Isuzu
H.P.  53
Hull Colour: White
Deck Colour: House done in Teak
Canvas Colour:  Green
Cockpit:  Aft-extended
Rig:  Sloop

 

 

 

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Owner:  Jack Jones

Hampton, Va.

 

 

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Owners: Rick & April Bishop
830226  Vancouver  1972
Previous Owners:  Barrie & Margaret Arnett
Prev. Name: Windrose
Ships Registry

 

British Columbia

 

Builder: Spencer Boats Ltd.
Commissioned: 1972
LOA    42' 3"
Beam  11' 4"
Draft    6'
Disp.   19000 lbs
Ballast 8000 lbs
Waterline  30'
Transom    Traditional
Hull Speed    6.5 knots
Airex Cored Hull & Deck
Hard Dodger & Backdrop
Rig    Sloop
Furling Jib
Purchased    2006
Name    St. Clement
Prev. Name    Wind Rose
Prev. Owner   Lloyd Morse  -  Barrie & Margaret Arnett
Main Sail    325 sq'
Boom    17'
Engine    Isuzu  Model 240
HP    50 +
No. Cyl.  4
Fuel Diesel
Fuel Tanks     2
Fuel Cap.       140 gals Total
Water Tanks   2
Water Cap      120 gals Total
Hull Colour      Dark Blue
Deck Colour    Light Grey
Canvas Colour Dark Blue
Boot Stripe      None
Electronics    Marine VHF, 2 Meter Ham & SSB, Radar, GPS.
Refrigeration
Autopilot
Davits
RIB Dingy

Comments
In 1991 Saint Clement S-42 went through an extensive upgrade - pressure water - 110 Volt wiring - Hot Water - Refrigeration - New Upholstery and Carpets - Interior Refinishing and more.

It is interesting to note that Barrie was the original owner of S-53 Hull 5 that was commissioned on May 21 of 1971 named St. Clement.  Barrie reports that he put 54000 miles on that boat.  Today, the boat is now called Wind Rose and is owned by Rick Krell.  Barrie did work for Spencer Boats and put hard dodgers on the S-53 Center Cockpit models.  Another interesting item is that Barrie was the first person to organize a Spencer Gathering on the water back in 1970.  This gathering took place at the Seattle Yacht Club - Port Madison Outstation.

 

 

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Owner:  Ted Brittsan
 Previous Owners - Al & Betty Harris

( Photos Here )

St. Helens, Oregon

 

Builder: Spencer Boats Ltd.
Year:  1973
Year Purchased:  1999
LOA:  42' 3"
Beam:  11' 4"
Draft:  6'
Disp:  19000 lbs
Cockpit:  Aft
Transom:  Traditional
Rig:  Cutter
Engine:  Isuzu
Model:  240
HP:  63
No. Cyl.:  4
Fuel Type:  Diesel
Total Fuel Cap.:  110 gals.
Qty. Water Tanks:  2
Total Water Cap.:  110 gals.
Hull Colour:  White
Deck Colour:  White
Canvas Colour:  Brown
Boot Stripe Colour:  Brown
Electronics:  VHF, Radar, GPS

             Comments:  Ted notes that he has rebuilt all of the systems including the engine. 

 

 

 

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Owners: Henry Korol & Lorraine Horobin
368742  1974  VANCOUVER  1975  09  30
Previous Name - High Pockets
  Previous Owners - P. Seaton, Stan Wilson
Ships Registry

 
Loraine               Sea Niddry                 Henry
Sea Niddry is presently in San Carlos, Mexico.

Vancouver, BC

 

Spencer: 42
Hull 23
Purchased 1995
Commissioned 1974
LOA 42'
Beam 11.5'
Draft 6.75'
Disp. 19000 lbs
Ballast 8000 lbs
Transom: Traditional
Water Line 31'
Hull Speed 6.5 knots
Cockpit: Aft
Rig: Sloop
Engine: Isuzu C-221  HP 50
Fuel: Diesel
Cyl. 4
Fuel: Tanks 3
Fuel Cap: 110 gals
Water Tanks: 2
Water Cap: 90 gals
Watermaker: Installed
Hull Colour: White
Deck Colour: White
Canvas Colour: Pacific Blue
Boot Stripe Colour: Pacific Blue
Electronics: VHF, Radar, GPS,
 

Nets used - Amigo net, Southbound net, SSB-Mexico

 

 

 

 

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Owners: Bryan Pollock and Carey Lee
Previous Name - Aries ll
Ships Registry

    
BEFORE              AFTER
42' Spencer with it's Freestanding Carbon Fibre Mast.
Have a look at the Website of Eric Sponberg, Naval Architect, P.E. Click Here

Carey sent some interior photos - beautiful

 

Vancouver, BC

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Owners - John & Geraldine Guilfoyle
Previous Owners: Keith Arnold-Smith - Kurt Carlsen
Ships Registry

 
Sea Reach

 


 

Name of Boat:               Sea Reach
Hull No:                        26
Year of Manufacturer:     1983
Reg No.
Year purchased:             2007
Date of Commission:      1993
LOA:                             42
Beam:                          11.4
Draft:                           6'
Displacement:               19000      
Ballast:          
Cockpit:                        Aft
Transom Type:              Traditional
Waterline:                     31'     
Hull Speed:                   7     
Previous Name:             Sea Reach
Previous Owners:           Kurt Carlsen
Port of Registry:             
Builder:                        Spencer Boats as a Hull & Deck Unfinished
Year Mfg:                     1983
Rigging:                       Sloop
Fuel Type:                    Diesel
Electronics:                    VHF