Exterior:    Fiberglass covered

Fastening:    Bronze    Frames:    Bulkheads, longitudinal    Floors:    In way of keel

Main Deck:    1/2” ply and FG    Deck Beams:    Sided 1-1/2”    Spaced:    12”

Clamp:    Sheer batten    Stringers:    Chine logs    Ceiling:    Paneling

Rudder:    Ply/FG    Sails:    Main, jib, club jib, staysail

Spars:    Extruded aluminum

Rigging:    Stainless steel standing

Thunderbirds where never production made except, is it rumored, for a few 26' made entirely of fiberglass in or around the 1970's along the West Coast of the United States.  The 26's were most popular in San Francisco due to their exceptionally strong hull giving them the ability to withstand heavy seas known in that area.  Due to its size the 32' was more of a challenge to build for the backyard builder thus most of the 32's were commissioned to be built at various boatyards around the world by those who purchased the plans.  Generally 32's that were boat yard built had placards placed somewhere that indicated the builder.  This particular boat had a placard from the Oriental Boat Company in Yokasuka Japan placed in the aft area of the cockpit just under the rub rail for the tiller.  The 32' is usually found to be highly sought after mostly by those who are knowledgeable of the the 26' Thunderbirds.

San Diego was another area where this boat was popular and the Silvergate Yacht Club used to have a Thunderbird racing club.  A number of 26' and 32' T-Birds are still seen around the San Diego Bay and in Mission Bay.  The state of Oregon and especially Washington also had a great many T-Bird enthusiasts and still do have until present day.

In essence the Thunderbird began popularity and continues to keep popularity because it is a fast, strong, and affordable boat.  Plans are still available to build the 26' however the 32' has fallen into the bins of obscurity.  The speed of the boat is still what attracts the most attention for the hull design and weight allow this boat to plane if you put up enough sail.  This is something you cannot do with any other boat in this class or near this class.

1. Two self tailing two speed winches, Maxwell

2. Suzuki 9.9 hp auxiliary engine, electric start-generator-oil injection

3. Bruce anchor

4. Anchor rode, new

5. Non corroding thru-hulls and valves, recent

6. Microwave, 120 volt (currently broken)

7. Ice box

8. Refrigerator, 120 volt

9. Stainless steel water tank 15 gallons

10. Automatic water pressure pump

11. Solar powered ventilation, night/day

12. Halogen lamps in main cabin, head and v-berth, Aqua Signal

13. Quartz brass clock and brass barometer

14. Chrome platted bronze bell

15. Flare gun

16. Rescue Epirb

17. Horn

18. Life rings

19. Man over board pole

20. Life jackets

21. Vhf radio

22. Depth sounder

23. Automatic and manual bilge pumps

24. Fender pole

25. Whisker pole

26. Shore power battery charger marine grade

27. Charcoal barbeque

28. Battery, 12 volt

29. Awnings

30. Fenders, canvas covered

31. Stereo system, Carver-Panasonic-Boston Acoustic

32. Bow lights-starboard-port, Aqua Signal