Boats for Sale

The current builder of new Shields:

Cape Cod Shipbuilding, Co.
P.O. Box 152
7 Narrows Road
Wareham MA 02571-0152
http://www.capecodshipbuilding.com
Phone: 508 295-3550
Fax: 508 295-3551
info@capecodshipbuilding.com
Shields Information

Shields Information

Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College in Newport Beach, CA has owned and sailed Shields in our community boating program since 1970. We currently have five Shields in active use and four boats in our storage yard that are ready for new owners who enjoy project boats:

The Shields can be viewed by appointment ahead of the auction. To schedule a viewing, please contact The School Office at 949-645-9412.

Mette Segerblom, Sailing Program Coordinator, OCC School of Sailing & Seamanship

#250

Shields 250
#250 - “Orion” - Cape Cod hull #1-2001 Sail #250. Buff Deck, Blue Hull, Gold waterline stripe (all gelcoat) Standard equipment including teak trim which has been maintained yearly Red Pettit-bottom paint, Under deck Lewmar jib sheet winches, Tiller Extension Edson bilge pump installed, Boom vang Ritchie Compass installed on mast w/stainless bracket Some spinnaker gear, Twing lines and cleats Side mount outboard bracket with Yamaha outboard motor Electronic 4 circuit panel and battery, Running Lights and Depth Sounder Anchor w/line and flag pole and socket

More Information

Asking: $35,000

Contact: Wendy Goodwin 508-295-3550 info@capecodshipbuilding.com

#143

Shields 143
#143 - “Folly” - Folly is in good condition and ready to race. It’s a Chris Craft build. Teal hull. The hull and bottom of the boat were professionally faired and painted in 2023. New North Sails (main, jib and spinnaker) purchased in 2022 and were only used for one sailing season. Triad Trailer in good condition. Folly is wrapped and on the hard in Warren, Rhode Island.

Asking: $20,000

Contact: Kim Roberts 401-864-2531 kimroberts04@aol.com

#123

Shields 123
#123 - “Warrior” - Shields 123 is owned by the Shields Class Foundation and is in the process of being re-built. Her deck has been re-built professionally and her interior seats and king-post has been installed using parts from other scrapped boats. She needs deck hardware installed and her rigging put together. She will have used sails.

The Foundation (a 501(c)(3) Organization) is interested in proposals for sailors to fund the finish of her rigging and leasing her for the 2024 season. She has a trailer and is located in Mattapoisett, MA. Contact Richard Robbins to discuss ideas.

Asking: Best Offer

Contact: Shields Class Foundation 508-789-8486 webmaster@shieldsclass.com

#121

Shields 121
#121 - 121 is a 1968 Chris Craft hull (blue) that had a major overhaul by Waterline. Her spars are from Cape Cod Shipbuilding and are in very good condition like everything else being offered. She and her Triad trailer have always been stored indoors in a heated work shop in Bristol, RI. The sail inventory was all purchased over the last three years and lightly used racing in newport with Fleet 9. There has been one owner since 1999 who has taken excellent care of her.

Asking: $25,000

Contact: David Bush-Brown 617-283-0555 dbushbrown@gmail.com

#90

Shields 90
#90 - “Red Feather” - Beautiful white hull, red floating waterline over blue VC bottom. Chris Craft built, sailed in fresh water only. Solid, original deck with all natural teak seats, rail and coaming . custom built teak console and mast step. Fleet Champion ‘02, 03, 04. Updated top of the line running rigging, faired bottom, twin port/stbd deck compasses, great custom installed whale gusher pump, boom tent, Danforth anchor, etc.

Includes custom Ideal 4 wheel trailer, large sail inventory.

Asking: $12,000

Contact: Michael 847-687-6400 mschwartz10@sbcglobal.net

#66

Shields 66
#66 - “Juice” - One of the last hulls built by Chris Craft. Located outside of Newport, RI, home of the 2022 Nationals. Deck was recored in 2021. Raced the end of the 2021 season. Getting ready to paint the topsides and will gladly use any color requested by new owner. New jib in 2021 used less than 10 times. 5 other sets of sails and all required racing gear is included. Currently working on providing a trailer. Best offer accepted.

Asking: $9,000

Contact: Chas MacBain 401-864-2280 chas.macbain@gmail.com

#24

Shields 24
#24 - “Brio” - Located in Manchester Ma. Dark blue topsides over black bottom, red waterline. Professionally maintained by Manchester Marine. Brand new anodized mast , Fiberglass mast step, new Harken traveler. Twin port/stb deck compasses. Edson pump. New North Main used 5 times. Outboard motor bracket. Harken roller fulrer with Doyle roller jib and standard headstay with Shore class jib. Keel bolts tightened 2023.

Asking: $12,000

Contact: Rick Metzinger 978-273-3197 rmetzinger@verizon.net

#2

Shields 2
#2 - “Grace” - Located in Marion, Ma. Built by Cape Cod Ship Building in 1963 and was one to the original boats donated to the Maritime Academies. Grace went to NY Maritime. Flag blue top sides with white bottom. Full restoration in 2006 by Concordia Boats in So. Dartmouth, Ma.
Grace is a well maintained and quite beautiful. Stored inside over the past 20 winters. New cockpit cover 2020. New Harding sails in 2021. Bottom stripped and new barrier coat and vivid white ablative paint applied 2023. New stays 2024. Brightwork done every year.

Asking: $20,000

Contact: Warren Ferguson 401-290-8673 swferguson2@gmail.com
To have your Shields listed here as "for sale" email webmaster@shieldsclass.com. Please include sail number, location of boat, information about trailer, information on sails, color of hull and asking price. Any additional information is helpful. One picture is especially helpful!