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This yacht, power-cruiser was built in 1953 by Stephens Bros. Inc. in Stockton, CA.
Historical Notes
Kyle Stubbs (British Columbia Nautical History Facebook Group 01/07/2018) that "CYA reports this Madera as a product of Stephens Bros of Stockton, CA, built in 1953, and originally named the Cantagree under California state registration.
In 2009 this vessel went to Canada as a trade for the Syrene." Michael Topliss stated "In 2010 Boyd in a ‘boat/money swap’ traded Madera for Vancouver based Syrene (owned by Jerry Rendell). Jerry Rendell passed away in 2012. Audrey & Michael Topliss, Halfmoon Bay BC Canada, bought Madera from the Rendell estate. Starting another restoration to the cabin top and hull finishes replacing the full canvas cover. Madera is a member of the Classic Yacht Association, Canadian Fleet. Madera is currently housed in a shed at Secret Cove Marina, Sunshine Coast."
Owners & Masters
In 1952-1955 she was owned by James Camp, Bakersfield, CA.
In 1955-2000 she was owned by John Pankratz, Seattle WA USA.
In 2004-2007 she was owned by John Murphy, Seattle WA.
In 2007-2009 she was owned by Robert Boyd, Seattle WA.
In 2009-2013 she was owned by Jerry Rendell, Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2013-2026 she was owned by Audrey and Michael Topliss, North Vancouver BC Canada.
Name Significance
Cantagree is the conflation of "Can't agree"
Rebuilds
In 2004 she was rebuilt in Seattle WA USA.
References
- classicyacht.org ↗
- Email (Deborah Drummond - Nauticapedia 02/12/2019)
- classicyacht.org ↗ (website viewed 04/06/2022)
- Michael Topliss (Email to Nauticapedia 17/12/2025)
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