Vessel Profile

Otaheite

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Story

This yacht, sail was built in 1941 by Call Harbour Shipyards Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1957 her registration was transferred to the United States.

In 1991 this vessel was designated as a Vintage vessel by the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.

Owners & Masters

In 1941 she was owned by Western Gigbie, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1941 she was owned by Philip H. Gilbert, West Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1945 she was owned by USA interests.

In 1953 she was owned by Max Bauer, WA USA.

In 1953 she was owned by Bill Myers.

In 1957 she was owned by F.H. Surry, Friday Harbour WA USA.

In 1968 she was owned by Mr. Feeley.

In 1969 she was owned by Everett Dalton, Juneau AK USA.

In 1975 she was owned by Jack Ciliberti, Seattle WA USA.

In 1986-2025 she was owned by Tom & Susanne Regan, Kirkland WA USA.

Masters

Captain Reno Thayer (1942)

Repower

Repowered with a Universal gasoline engine (1968);Repowered with a Saab diesel engine (1976);

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