Please Help, "Gold Island" sailboat??

[cjmcfall]

Hey all,

I run a non-profit sailing organization for young adults.

We may be getting a "gold island 38" as a donation. Does anybody know anything about this make of boat???? I can't find anything at all!!!

Much appreciated!

[sailingnewby]

Google it on the internet

[tdw]

Originally Posted by sailingnewby

Google it on the internet

For once that will not do. "Gold Island Sailboat" gets sfa.

[cjmcfall]

SFA????

I have tried everything imaginable on google and other engines.....nothing

[tdw]

Originally Posted by cjmcfall

SFA????

I have tried everything imaginable on google and other engines.....nothing

like i said s(weet) f (I'll leave that up to your imaginations) a(ll).

[SailorMitch]

Dan Spurr's book "Heart of Glass" does not mention it either, although he does briefly mention a Gold Coast company made in the USVI of all places.

Once again I'll plug Spurr's book as great reading for anyone interested in the history of fiberglass boats.

[CapnHand]

You might be getting a trawler.

http://www.boatpoint.com.au/DesktopD...=sydneyboatsau

Company info:

Gold Island Boat Co.
3 Wu Shiun St
Ta Wu Luen Industrial Park
Keelung, Taiwan
+886 231 1133
fax +886 232 1261
Power 38, 40, 44, 48 feet.

[cjmcfall]

Haha, yeah that was the only thing I could find too!

I saw the boat yesterday and it is definitely NOT a trawler. She is a double ended cutter (probably sails like a trawler though). Seems to have been built in the early 70's, and very "heavy weather".

I am trying to attach a photo but my uploads keep failing.

[CapnHand]

I like the picture of your Stella in your profile. This is mine from the stern

[LeftyI36]

I just spent a little search time and it appears they do exist, but I couldn't find any real info. The only real relevant things were one that sold in Florida four years ago for 40K, (Google "Gold Island Cutter") and a reoccurring association to Hans Christian boats. Let's see that picture!