DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this section of the webpage is manifold: to help Bear Boats find owners who can sustain them in the manner to which they are deserving; to help current owners obtain a sense of the marketplace, to help prospective owners locate and connect with a deserving boat, and to help current owners who need to end their relationship with their boat.

This webpage and this section of the webpage is NOT a professional/commercial brokerage. Boats listed herein are submitted by sellers and accumulated from a variety of boat publications, other periodicals, and word of mouth. In order to establish and sustain marketplace knowledge we will not remove a boat once we learn that it has been sold. Rather, we will mark it "sold". At some future date, after our data and experience with this section has increased it is quite probable that we will develop a more comprehensive means of listing, recording, and retaining the data about such transactions. For now (as of 09/09/99) we will just list 'em, where we found 'em, and note it when we learn it sold. We cannot/will not be liable for mistakes, errors etc.


Bear Boat #37 - Root Bear
1947, Essentially Free, except for fees to acquire from Napa Valley Marina
Owner is Kirby Long (Harbor Master) at Napa Valley Marina, 707-252-8012.
Earlier owner Herschel is out of $ and had to give up the boat to the marina. Earlier owner Bruce Martens is feeling effect of recession and can't afford to fix Root Bear. However, he has good woodworking skills and is willing to help work on Root Bear in order to get a Bear sailing again. He feels very bad about the state Root Bear is in.

Root Bear is in rough shape and basically stripped inside. Her stem is rotted and needs replacement. Several planks at the stem have been cut back to prepare for scarfing. All of her frames have been sistered. Her deck and house are in good shape. She only has a mainsail currently.


Bear Boat #52 - Juno
1949, $5,000 or best offer to secure a good home for Juno, my mistress of thirty years, 90% restored, but now needs regular maintenance, restoration included new keel bolts, sistered most of the ribs, refastened all hull, all new deck structure, all new cabin structure/top, new deck glassed canvas and sanded, new boom, good mast, original hardware, varnish in good condition, in need of paint, decent sails 1 main 2 jibs, 1 old and 1 new spinnaker, terrific upwind Sausalito Yacht Harbor berth 180 per month with electricity.  This is a rebuilt boat that needs basic maintenance and would be a great boat for someone who wants to care for the boat, but not get in to the huge projects , which are completed.  More than anything else I want to find a good home for this boat. Some miscellaneous gear and supplies, also inc.  Be a part of Bear history,  its your turn !
 Bruce 510-558-0300. Email Bruce




Bear Boat #13 - Sugarfoot
1940, $1500/Best Offer
We are the owners of Bear Boat #13 Sugarfoot, we have another boat and need to find an enthusiastic new owner for her. She is located in San Francisco,she is in great shape with exception of some damage incurred during a storm a couple of years ago... Sugarfoot needs a new rudder and a winch was ripped out damaging the coaming, we have the winch.
Excellent set of Bear Sails and spinnaker.
$1,500 or best offer, slip is not transferrable. Serious inquiries only. New owner must be willing and able to take care of her.
Nori and Jim Whisenand, Email Nori and Jim


Bear Boat #60 - Bear Foot
1956, $Best Offer
#60 "Bear Foot" is currently being worked on by Bill Hansen, who is willing to sell/transfer her to another owner who will complete her return to the fleet. He recently rescued her from Sausalito Yacht Harbor, where she was going to be broken up. Pictures of Bear Foot are also on the Yahoo! site.
Bill Hansen, Email Bill






SOLD - June 12, 2010
Bear Boat #34 - Silver
1946, $750
Owner is Andrew McClelland in Moss Landing.
Silver Bear is #34 of the historic Bear Boats. www.bearboats.com. Built in 1946 in Sausalito, specifically to handle the winds of the SF Bay, she is incredibly stable and a breeze to sail on the Bay - even solo.
She has a rich history including winning the SF Bay 1969 Commodore Cup

She's comes fully equipped with 3 sails, rigging, cover and outboard motor. As you can see from the photos, she needs some exterior maintenance but is structurally sound and ready to sail. She'd docked at Moss Landing Harbor -B Dock and you can see her from the parking lot or give me a call to see in person. I hate to part with her but I just don't have the time to care for her. If you want a great weekend project and the opportunity to sail the bay at your leisure for a minimal investment, Silver Bear is for you. The slip is transferable and costs about $175/month.



All Ads Below This Line Are For Historical Purposes Only - From Original Website circa 2001-2004
 Bear #14 WILLIWAW - SOLD - October 24, 2009

QUICK SALE of Williwaw!
I will take $5,000 for Williwaw and include a lot of expensive paints, varnishes, brushes, equipment, etc., with the purchase. Very little time to sell her, and want her to go to an appreciative home.

Jay Kehoe
(415) 567-1080 Home
(415) 225-6919 Cell
(415) 440-1690 Fax
Email
Bear Boat #35 Renegade - SOLD - July 17, 2009 And Currently In Restoration
1946, $Couple Hundred or best offer
Own the only Bear to sail down to the Sea of Cortez, Mexico in 1982! Renegade is located in Napa Valley Marina and is for sale to anyone willing take her on from her current owner who can no longer pay her slip fees. She at least needs some planking and transom work, and a repair to the top of her mast that has been broken off about 1-2 feet from the top some time in the past. Pictures available here at the Bearboats Yahoo! Group.
Bear #65 MAGIC - SOLD circa 2005
Fast boat, very good condition, Sausalito berth. Near-new long shaft four hp outboard, new spinnaker, full boat cover. $6000 or best offer.
Bear #13 SUGARFOOT - SOLD circa 2000 Due to health problems I am having to give up sailing. Thus I am offering Sugarfoot to a good home for $3,000. She is very sound and has a recent survey. I can be reached by e-mail.
Bear #14 WILLIWAW - SOLD 2009 I have lost my dock space in Paradise Cay and will need to find a new spot for Williwaw. I have also been spending much more time with other hobbies than with sailing. Therefore, I am offering Wiliwaw for sale. Williwaw has an inboard Yanmar diesel( 1GM10- in like new condition), a new full cover, cushions, etc. She is among the top Bears afloat, if not the finest. Serious inquiries only, please. Initially,I prefer that you email any questions you may have concerning Williwaw to me. I prefer email because I can access it from most any location my work takes me. We can exchange a lot of information via email, without the frustrations and time loss of "phone tag". To arrange a viewing of Williwaw, please call me at the following two numbers: (415)567-1080(home), (415)225-6919(Work/Cell). I am out of town every week for work, so please try both numbers, and please leave voice messages for me. Thank you for considering Williwaw, Bear #14,(1939).
Bear #17, HUCK FINN - SOLD circa 2005 True wooden classic. Good condition. Mast done last year, 2 mains, 2 jibs, spinnaker, cover, outboard, cushions, lots of extras. $2500 OBO. and a loving home

Email Stephen or call (707) 552-0876

  
  Bear #22 GOLDILOCKS Queen of the Bear class sailboats ready to sail from Saucalito berth. The plans, the outboard and extras go with. Hauled, refastened and painted June 9, 2001. $1500 OBO

Alden Anderson
(650)678-2556

Bear #37, ROOT BEAR This fine 1947 vintage Bear Boat needs a little work around the stem, but you can have her for a song, and help the Sea Scouts in the process.

Nick G. Tarlson, Skipper
Marin Ship 1
220 Sansome St Ste 900
San Francisco, CA 94104
415/956-5700
415/982-2528 fax
415/420-2724 cell
415/927-0615 home
ntarl@dictyon.com

Bear #69, VELAROSA $4,000 - SOLD circa 2005

The youngest (1978) Bear Boat is in perfect shape, other than a tear in the beautiful heavy canvas, full length cover. Barient winches, more... We would keep her but are already up to our eyeballs in wooden (historic sailing whale-) boats. Surveyed by Peter Minkwitz in 1988 and valued at $5,000 with an outboard engine. Could we interest someone in taking her for $4,000? If not, make us an offer.

Nick G. Tarlson, Skipper
Marin Ship 1
220 Sansome St Ste 900
San Francisco, CA 94104
415/956-5700
415/982-2528 fax
415/420-2724 cell
415/927-0615 home
ntarl@dictyon.com
Bear #14, WILLIWAW $12,000 - SOLD 2009

Goes to first caller:

I have not sailed Williwaw in too long: other hobby taking more time these days. I might be interested in selling her to the right buyer. She is the finest Bear afloat. Berthed behind private home Paradise Bay.

Over $30,000 invested last 3 years in refit and inboard. Sails still in great shape. Everything on boat is highest grade. Finest Bear in existence. Slower than Smokey cuz of inboard. But- makes cruising push button easy.

Contact me for details and discussion.
Email: Jay Kehoe
Bear #45 Orsa Bella

She's had some recent work done by Richardson Bay Boat Works - and has much work yet to be done. There's a vinatage main, jib and spin. No motor. Electric bildge pump and cabin light. Weathered cover. There is the possibility of a good Clipper Yacht Harbor Sausalito Berth.

$1695.00
Call Mike at 415 388 3569(office)or 225 5970(cell)
Advicespg@aol.com
Posted: 8/20/01

R.I.P.  Bear #3
I am the current owner of Bear Boat # 3, "Teddy Bear", berthed at Mission Creek Harbour in San Francisco. I took her on a few months ago, but I have unfortunately come to realize she needs more serious work than I can give her, and another good home. I am able to do the work, but have way too much on my plate to do it in the immediate future. Last week I raised her up from the bottom after the pump failed, and have now reduced leakage to a minimal (I hope) weeping. I had to remove all of the interior (berths, cubbies, and ceilings) to do enough field patching of the hull side seam of the garboard strakes (both sides) to keep her afloat. In this process it became clear that at least every frame forward of the cockpit (many sistered) is completely broken in at least one place and needs replacing. The keel bolts probably need replacing. Much of the planking seems sound enough except the garboards and first planks, and the sheer strakes are a little punky. The deck and deckhouse are fair. The tiller is make-shift, but she seems to have virtually all the original bronze fittings. The boom has a bronze roller reef mechanism. I dont know if that is original or not, and likewise the stainless steel horse across the fordeck. Anyway, there you have it. She needs work soon, and I just don't have the time. If I can't find a good home for her, I'll be forced to strip her of her fittings and chop her up. As a lover of old boats, I think that wood be a shame. Pun intended. I only gave $400 for her and certainly don't expect any more. Help, please! Save Teddy Bear!

No one stepped forward in time to save TEDDY BEAR. She was dismantled on the sand at her last mooring a few weeks after this ad appeared in 2002.

Torben Torp-Smith
449 Utah St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 860 7356
e-mail: lsdodd@pacbell.net

Bear Boat #27 Godiva - SOLD - Unknown
Desperate to sell $ 1200 not restored but in fair shape, Johnson Outboard, fresh paint inside outside one year old, lots extras, could sail bay tommorow, health, and financial problems force sail. 510 521 3072 Alameda marina #155.
Bear #43 - SOLD circa 2008 And Currently In Restoration Goes to first caller: Nunes Brothers Bear Boat Built in 1948 Hull number 43 23’ loa 2 main sails, one jib. Cabin finished for cruising, two bunks, stainless sink, toilet, seat lockers, dual battery well. Professionally refurbished hull (new caulking, planks, paint), 1999. Needs starboard garboard plank replaced. Needs clean-up, repairs and major TLC.
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