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One-Design Class Type: Dinghy

Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Both

Approximately how many class members do you have? 900+

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About Thistle Class Association

Looking for fun people to sail with and against? We’d love to meet you and get you in a Thistle. You’ll be part of a welcoming community, and you’ll love the speed and responsiveness of the boat.

The Thistle is a high-performance one-design racing sailboat that is generally sailed with a three-person crew. Thistles have a main, jib and symmetrical spinnaker sail plan. They’re: • Consistently fast due to the high sail area to weight ratio • Quick to plane thanks to the wide, flat stern • Built to slice through waves with the plumb bow It’s a fun, fast, responsive boat that does well in a wide variety of conditions. Thistles plane easily in 10-12 knots of breeze and glide effortlessly in light air.

There are more than 50 active Thistle fleets across the US. Thistles age extremely well, so well cared-for older boats can be just as fast as new boats. Our one-design rules make sure that racing proves the quality of the sailor rather than the money invested in the boat. Thistles sail as a Corinthian class, which means you won’t be sailing against boats with paid crew members (or a paid driver).

The Thistle Class is a community of people who love the Thistle and get a thrill out of sailing it with our friends – new and old. The Thistle Class has been around since 1945 and is still growing and active; you can find Thistles – and Thistlers (that’s what we call ourselves) – all across the country.

We have as much fun on shore together as we do racing. You might see group yoga on the grass, a camping chair circle (always room for more!) or an impromptu training session at someone’s boat. We love sharing knowledge and getting people up to speed. Walk up to anyone in the parking lot and ask about their strategy, rigging, mast tune, anything! We’re glad to help.

Want to give the Thistle Class a try? Find a fleet near you with our interactive map: https://www.thistleclass.com/find-a-fleet/. If there’s no fleet nearby, give our class secretary a shout at [email protected]; there’s probably a Thistle owner or two close by.

Boats Produced: 4056

Class boat builder(s):

Beacon Composites Great Midwest Yachts

Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 3800

Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:

Find a fleet near you with our interactive map: https://www.thistleclass.com/find-a-fleet/. States with active fleets: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington.

Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes

How many people sail as a crew including the helm?  3

Ideal combined weight of range of crew:  3-person teams typically range from 425-500 lbs. Thistles can be double-handed in light or medium wind at approximately 300+ lbs.

Portsmouth Yardstick Rating:   83

Boat Designed in  1945

Length (feet/inches): 17’0”

Weight of rigged boat without sails: 515 lbs.

Draft: board up: 0′ 6″; board down: 4′ 6″

Mast Height: 24’6″

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About the Thistle

The Thistle is a high performance one design racing sailboat that is generally sailed with a three person crew. The Thistle Class Association is recognized as one of the largest and best one-design classes in the country.

Thistle fleets are located throughout the US and welcome new and experienced sailors. Fleet members are happy to take new Thistle sailors out sailing and help get new boat owners up to speed. Joining a fleet and crewing is an excellent way to get started in the Thistle. Instructional DVD’s also help sailors get up to speed.

The TCA publishes a top-notch magazine, the Bagpipe, which not only reports on all the class news, but often includes rigging and go-fast tips.

The class culture makes this Thistle unique. The competitive design and caliber of sailors attracts top sailors. The class also enjoys family camaraderie and often teams are comprised of family members. The Thistle is ideal for junior sailors and many regattas encourage youth participation with reduced fees for junior members.

Designed by Sandy Douglass, the Thistle debuted in 1945. The sail plan consists of a main, jib, and spinnaker. The boat planes easily in 10-12 knots of breeze yet will also glide effortlessly in light air. The class firmly believes in the one-design principles thus keeping all boats competitive.

New boats are available from the class-approved builder, Great Midwest Yacht Company. Used boats can be found at a variety of price points. The best places to find used boats include the “Classifieds” page  here .

The Thistle Class Association is a proud member of US SAILING.

Class Information:

Class Contact:  Joy Martin

Class Contact Email:   [email protected]

Class Contact Phone:  315-945-4571

Class Website:   ThistleClass.com

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Class Specs

LOA:  17 ft.

Beam:  6 ft.

Draft (up/dn):  6 ft. / 4 ft. 6 in.

Weight:  515 lbs.

Sail Area (main/jib):  191 sq. ft.

Sail Area (spib):   220 sq. ft. 

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17' Thistle Sailboat

Make Thistle

Posted Over 1 Month

17' Thistle Sailboat with trailer. Also includes 2 sets of sails. Good condition. Currently located in Cleveland, OH. Contact Bob with any questions. (330) 283-5635

Thistle Sailboat-1957 all Mahogany in excellent condition with trailer

Midlothian, Virginia

Model Sloop

Category Daysailer Sailboats

Length 17.0

1957Thistle all mahogany in excellent condition with mainsail, jib and 2 spinnaker-one large and one small-both rarely used. Trailer is also in excellent condition. Sailor's Taylor full boat cover. Located in Virginia.

Thistle Sailboat Number 2542

Solomons, Maryland

Model Number 2542

Excellent Condition. Two sets of sails and spinnaker. Stored for over two decades by second owner, obtained two years ago and refurbished. Sailed twice and now for sale. Trailer in good condition. Local Pickup only from Solomons, MD. Paypal payment

2001 Tartan 3700

St. Petersburg, Florida

Make Tartan

Category Sloop Sailboats

2001 Tartan 3700 Yanmar 40HP Diesel Engine W/1941 Hours THISTLE is a beautiful boat that has been well maintained with many upgrades. She is the last stick built boat, later boats were outfitted with a interior fiberglass liner losing much of the beautiful cherry and teak interior. Her hull sides have were painted w/Flag Blue Awlgrip in 2008, mast and boom were completely sanded down and re-painted in 2008, chain plates re-placed with 316L stainless steel in 2008, electric winch for main, electric windless for anchor, Dacron North Sails, plus much more included later in this listing. If you are looking for a great value on a Blue Water Sail Boat, then don't miss out on THISTLE! Electronics package includes Raymarine C90 GPS/plotter/sounder, Raytheon RN300 GPS, Ritchie compass, Raymarine ST60 Tridata depth/speed/trip, Raymarine ST60 wind, Standard Horizon VHF at navigation station and command mic at helm, and Navico Wheel Pilot. Call today to schedule a appointment, viewings available seven days a week!!

1976 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 Yawl

Bristol, Rhode Island

Make Hinckley

Model Sou'wester 50 Yawl

1976 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 Yawl ******** NEW LOW PRICE - SPRING 2016 - ON THIS CLASSIC HINCKLEY ******** This 1976 Hinckley Sou'West 50 Yawl is available for sale in Rhode Island.According to the Hinckley office "Thistle sounds like a good value" at this latest price reduction Stored inside, this well maintained Hinckley has just had all the brightwork on deck completelyredone (June/July 2014) and she looks great. More work has been done on the interior to make her shine and new bottom paint applied Spring 2015. She is ready to go back in the water. Named Thistle, as a nod to the owners heritage, this Sou'West 50 has been consistently maintained and is ready for a new owner. She is available by appointment. As you step aboard, you will notice the amount of deck space, recent varnish work, and how easily accessible the lines are allowing for the boat to be single handed should you like to sail solo. Heading down below, the galley is to port with wood grain Formica countertops, Force 10 4 burner stove, multiple refrigeration units, hot and cold pressure water system and double stainless steel sinks. To starboard is the nav station, with radar, loran, and GPS systems. There is a multi-drawerchart size desk giving plenty of storage for all your charts, boat manuals, pulleys, shackles, pins etc. Aft of the nav station and under the starboard cockpit area is a quarter berth for crew or for additional storage. To port and forward of the galley area is the dinette, with an additional berth behind the main seating area. To starboard is more seating, which pulls out for yet more sleeping accommodations. Moving forward, both the guest and master heads are to port and forward of that the owner's cabin which has a roomy v-berth arrangement with filler for a full double berth arrangement. Thistle is powered by a Ford Lehman FWC 80 HP diesel, with less than 1,500 hours. There is also an Onan generator to power the reverse cycle heat and A/C. She has a bronze centerboard keel which gives an 11' draft for added stability. On deck there is a full sail inventory consisting of a fully-battened main with roach, fully-battened mizzen with max roach, 120% Genoa headsail, roller-furling, 150% Genoa Storm Trysail, Storm Jib, Reefable staysail for inner forestay, a Hood MPS cruising spinnaker with snuffer, spinnaker pole and Sail covers. All have a lot of life left in them. There are a number of winches, 2  Barient #35 2-speed primaries, 2 Barient #26-2-speed electric secondaries, (2) Barient #33 two-speed port mast lower and reefing winches, a Barient #10 on Mizzen mast and reefing winch. 2 large dorades on deck for venti

1976 HINCKLEY Sou'wester 50 Yawl

1976 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 Yawl ******** NEW LOW PRICE ON THIS CLASSIC HINCKLEY ******** This 1976 Hinckley Sou'West 50 Yawl is available for sale in Rhode Island.According to the Hinckley office "Thistle sounds like a good value" at this latest price reduction Stored inside, this well maintained Hinckley has just had all the brightwork on deck completelyredone (June/July 2014) and she looks great. More work has been done on the interior to make her shine and new bottom paint applied Spring 2015. She is ready to go back in the water. Named Thistle, as a nod to the owners heritage, this Sou'West 50 has been consistently maintained and is ready for a new owner. She is available by appointment. As you step aboard, you will notice the amount of deck space, recent varnish work, and how easily accessible the lines are allowing for the boat to be single handed should you like to sail solo. Heading down below, the galley is to port with wood grain Formica countertops, Force 10 4 burner stove, multiple refrigeration units, hot and cold pressure water system and double stainless steel sinks. To starboard is the nav station, with radar, loran, and GPS systems. There is a multi-drawerchart size desk giving plenty of storage for all your charts, boat manuals, pulleys, shackles, pins etc. Aft of the nav station and under the starboard cockpit area is a quarter berth for crew or for additional storage. To port and forward of the galley area is the dinette, with an additional berth behind the main seating area. To starboard is more seating, which pulls out for yet more sleeping accommodations. Moving forward, both the guest and master heads are to port and forward of that the owner's cabin which has a roomy v-berth arrangement with filler for a full double berth arrangement. Thistle is powered by a Ford Lehman FWC 80 HP diesel, with less than 1,500 hours. There is also an Onan generator to power the reverse cycle heat and A/C. She has a bronze centerboard keel which gives an 11' draft for added stability. On deck there is a full sail inventory consisting of a fully-battened main with roach, fully-battened mizzen with max roach, 120% Genoa headsail, roller-furling, 150% Genoa Storm Trysail, Storm Jib, Reefable staysail for inner forestay, a Hood MPS cruising spinnaker with snuffer, spinnaker pole and Sail covers. All have a lot of life left in them. There are a number of winches, 2  Barient #35 2-speed primaries, 2 Barient #26-2-speed electric secondaries, (2) Barient #33 two-speed port mast lower and reefing winches, a Barient #10 on Mizzen mast and reefing winch. 2 large dorades on deck for ventillation down bel

CLASSIC 44 FT. TROJAN FLYBRIDGE MOTORYACHT KEPT IN FRESH WATER UNDER COVER

Moneta, Virginia

Make TROJAN

Length 44.3

1974 Trojan F44, this yacht has a "WOW" factor of ten. It will make any owner proud and others envious! Not your run of the mill molded fiberglass bubble. Genuine classic design in outstanding condition. Kept in fresh water under cover at Smith Mountain Lake, VA. This is a three stateroom layout, with large forward vee berth, midship bunk cabin, aft master cabin. Forward and aft cabins have vacuflush heads, showers, tile vanities. Large salon with berber carpet, sofa, easy chair, dining table and skylight. Fully equipped galley with refrigerator/freezer, microwave, three burner electric range and oven, breadbox, cutting board, and two basin sink. Master stateroom aft with twin beds, plentiful drawer space, four portholes with shades. Enclosed main deck with all weather wicker furniture, ice maker, wet bar, fold up isinglass enclosures, teak wing doors, and side curtain sun shades. State of art electronics include VHF radio with MMSI, 18 NM HD Radar, Garmin 7200 series GPS/chart plotter/radar, spot/floodlight, depth/knot meter, and Ritchie compass. Engines are 1988 Crusader 454 cu.in. gas engines with closed cooling, 6.5 KW Onan generator, 1200 watt inverter, 3 stage battery charger, dual 30 amp and 50 amp shore power inlets, TV and telephone receptacles. Spacious flybridge has all duplicate instrumentation, new indoor/outdoor carpet, 3 captains chairs, Bimini top. Dual digital Crusair air conditioning units provide cooling, with built-in forced air thermostatically control electric heaters for heat. Vessel hull is fiberglass, with teak decking and mahogany brightwork. Large bow seat, two donnage boxes, two anchors, and teak swim platform with ladder. Thistle Dew holds 400 gals. of fuel, 120 gals of fresh water with on demand pressure pump, 15 gal. hot water heater, two bilge blowers, 25 gal. holding tank for each head, and holding tank alert system. This yacht has been extremely well maintained for 17 years by present owner. There are no major flaws and everything performs as it is suppose to. Yacht was hauled in 2012 for routine bottom inspection. It was sanded and painted. I also had a professional survey performed on the bottom. This report is available, as are all maintenance records. Call 434-384-2776 or e-mail [email protected] . $49,500.00

44Ft. Trojan Flybridge Motoryacht

Make Trojan

Model Flushdeck Motoryacht

Category Flybridge Boats

Meticulously maintained 1974/1990 Trojan Flybridge Motoryacht. Kept under cover In fresh water. Three stateroom layout,with large forward vee berth, mid cabin bunkroom, aft master stateroom. Two heads with vacuflush toilets,25 gal. holding tanks for each toilet, showers, tile vanities. Fully equipped galley with full refridgerator/freezer, range with oven, microwave, double sink, built in cutting board, lazy susan, overhead wine glass rack. salon has new carpet, cellular window shades, overhead skylight with cellular shade. dual Crusair air conditioners with new digital controls, built in forced air electric heaters. spacious engine room with 1990 Crusader 350 HP gas engines, closed cooling system, primary and secondary fuel filters, large engine pans, 6 kw Onan generator. Approx. 900 hrs. on engines. water heater is 15 gallons, 100 gal. fresh water tank with on demand pump. Also has 1200 watt inverter. Main deck has large seating area, wicker sofa and two chairs, wet bar with ice maker, totally enclosed with roll up isinglass, and sun shades. all new electronics including 18 NM HD Garmin radar, two Garmin 7200 series GPS/ Chartplotters, uhf radios, spot/floodlight, and hailer. Flybridge has new berber carpet, bimini top, and duplicate instrumentation. 3 stage battery chargers for all batteries, twin 30 amp and 50 amp shore power recepticles, tv and phone hook ups. boat was hauld in 2012, with bottom cleaned, and repainted. Survey was performed on bottom. Report is available. Thistle Dew is an extremely well maintained yacht. Call 434-384-2776 for questions or appointment. there are no known defects or none working items. E-Mail [email protected]

1976 Hinckley Sou'wester 50 Yawl ******** NEW LOW PRICE (April 2014) ON THIS CLASSIC HINCKLEY ******** This 1976 Hinckley Sou'West 50 Yawl is available for sale in Rhode Island. Now moved to inside storage for the winter season, this well maintained Hinckley is available for you to view in comfort, and begin planning your Spring sailing season. Named Thistle, as a nod to the owners heritage, this Sou'West 50 has been consistently maintained and is ready for a new owner. She is available by appointment. As you step aboard, you will notice the amount of deck space, recent varnish work, and how easily accessible the lines are allowing for the boat to be single handed should you like to sail solo. Heading down below, the galley is to port with wood grain Formica countertops, Force 10 4 burner stove, multiple refrigeration units, hot and cold pressure water system and double stainless steel sinks. To starboard is the nav station, with radar, loran, and GPS systems. There is a multi-drawerchart size desk giving plenty of storage for all your charts, boat manuals, pulleys, shackles, pins etc. Aft of the nav station and under the starboard cockpit area is a quarter berth for crew or for additional storage. To port and forward of the galley area is the dinette, with an additional berth behind the main seating area. To starboard is more seating, which pulls out for yet more sleeping accomodations. Moving forward, both the guest and master heads are to port and forward of that the owner's cabin which has a roomy v-berth arrangement with filler for a full double berth arrangement. Thistle is powered by a Ford Lehman FWC 80 HP diesel, with less than 1,500 hours. There is also an Onan generator to power the reverse cycle heat and A/C. She has a bronze centerboard keel which gives an 11' draft for added stability. On deck there is a full sail inventory consisting of a fully-battened main with roach, fully-battened mizzen with max roach, 120% Genoa headsail, roller-furling, 150% Genoa Storm Trysail, Storm Jib, Reefable staysail for inner forestay, a Hood MPS cruising spinnaker with snuffer, spinnaker pole and Sail covers. All have a lot of life left in them. There are a number of winches, 2  Barient #35 2-speed primaries, 2 Barient #26-2-speed electric secondaries, (2) Barient #33 two-speed port mast lower and reefing winches, a Barient #10 on Mizzen mast and reefing winch. 2 large dorades on deck for ventillation down below. See specifications for more detail She is a well equipped Hinckley 50 looking for a new owner. Please call for an appointment.

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Thistle Spinnaker Halyards Our Thistle Spinnaker Halyards are built to a class recommended length and available in either straight or tapered assembly. Tapered version helps reduce bulk and weight aloft in your rig.

Thistle Spin Halyard Thistle Spin Halyard - Tapered

Thistle Main Halyards Like our Spin Halyards, our Thistle Spinnaker Halyards are built to a class recommended length and available in either straight or tapered assembly. Tapered version helps reduce bulk and weight aloft in your rig.

Thistle Main Halyard Thistle Spin Halyard - Tapered

Thistle Jib Halyards Our Thistle Jib Halyards are built to a class recommended length and finished with a stopper ball.

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Thistle Spinnaker Sheets Built for a single line, continuous setup, our Thistle Spinnaker Sheets are made from high performance dyneema blend line with end whips for a tidy finish. Select our Tapered option to reduce weight, featuring a taper on each end where tied off to the spinnaker.

Thistle Spinnaker Sheet - Continuous Thistle Spinnaker Sheet - Continuous (Tapered)

Thistle Main Sheets Our Thistle Mainsheets are built to a class recommended length and available in both tapered and nontapered style in a variety of diameters to suit your specific preferences. The 8mm SSR is our lightest untapered sheet, 8mm Bzzz has the most comfortable hand feel, and 9mm Kmix is best for heavy air or for those who prefer a larger diameter sheet.

Thistle Main Sheet 8mm SSR Thistle Main Sheet 8mm Bzzz Thistle Main Sheet 9mm Kmix Thistle Main Sheet - Tapered

Thistle Jib Sheets Individual Thistle Jib Sheets available in a standard and tapered version. Order two for a complete set.

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Thistle Standing Rigging Upgrade your Thistle with a new set of wires, expertly assembled from 1x19 stainless wire per class spec.

Thistle Headstay (One Piece) Thistle Shroud (Sta-Master) Thistle Shroud (Standard)

Other Rigging & Hardware West Coast Sailing can also produce control lines, spinnaker poles, and other rigging not specified on this page. Contact us at [email protected] to discuss your Thistle rigging needs!

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Thistle is a 16 ′ 11 ″ / 5.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Gordon K. (Sandy) Douglass and built by Clark Boat Company, Schock W.D., and Douglass & McLeod starting in 1945.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Spin area: 220 sq ft.

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• $12,500,000

House 2500 sqm 10 km from Moscow

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• 10270 Sq Ft

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House 1800 sqm in the village of Greenfield

• 19375 Sq Ft

House 525 sqm 10 kilometers from Moscow

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House 1200 sqm with a swimming pool on Ilyinsky highway

• 12916 Sq Ft

Mansion 1800 sqm with swimming pool

Mansion 661 sqm on the peninsula in Moscow

Cottage 218 sqm 32 kilometers from Moscow

• 4 Bathrooms

Mansion 870 sqm on Rublevo-Uspenskoe highway

Mansion 2164 sqm 12 km from Moscow

• 23293 Sq Ft

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• 10064 Sq Ft

Where to Buy a Home in Moscow in 2024

The growth in suburban house prices in 2021 can be as high as 15%. This prognosis was voiced by the participants of Moscow’s real estate market. Housing near Moscow has already gone up in value by 7%, and before the end of the year, this number is quite likely to rise by another 2–3%. The pandemic has changed the trends on the suburban real estate market – the current demand for detached houses is noticeably higher than before the global outbreak of Covid-19, and this naturally influences the cost of residential homes, say the experts. They also note that traditionally, the fall-winter period has always been considered a time of low demand for houses for sale in Russia; however, the opposite is now the case.

Here are the Moscow real estate categories to consider when buying a house in Russia:

• By direction and location (Rublyovka, Novaya Riga, Barvikha);
• By classification ( luxury , business class, economy);
• By development format (townhouses, detached private homes).

When purchasing homes in Moscow, Russia, a good rule of thumb is to select houses within an 18.6-mile (30 km) radius from the center of Moscow. This ensures you will get a well-developed infrastructure, and that the chosen location will be replete with hospitals and schools.

We recommend considering the West, South and North directions just out of Moscow. You may notice that country houses are noticeably cheaper on the capital’s Eastern side. However, this is due to poor environmental conditions – the result of the presence of a number of industrial facilities in the entire East area.

Best Cottage Communities in Moscow

Muscovites with high incomes live in closed elite cottage communities that have their own full infrastructure. Such cottage communities are usually designed by Europe’s best architects, especially contracted for the job. These locations have everything: private English schools, restaurants, shops, pools and gyms, beauty salons and equestrian sports clubs.

The most expensive houses up for sale are located in the Barvikha Hills area (Rublevka direction). This elite location near Moscow even has its own famous brand boutiques: Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Bentley, Ferrari and Harley-Davidson. The least expensive house here costs 1.5 million US dollars and has a floor area of 656 sqft (200 m²). This gated community is just 10-20 minutes by car away from Moscow itself.

We encourage you to consider some of the following elite locations as you decide where to purchase your ideal property: Etude Family Club, La-Mansh, Western Residence, Yusupovo Life Park, Odintsovo, Novaya Riga and Pirogovo. There you will find everything one requires for a comfortable life, at the price of 300 to 500 thousand US dollars for a residential home.

As you choose your future home, make sure to take into account the category of the land on which it is built. Each category has its own taxation rate. Our lawyer can explain all the details on property taxes in Russia to you at your request. Contact us to get your consultation!

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  Boats / Posted 2 months ago by marc boulay / 275 views / Popular

I am helping out an older friend whos husbard recently passed. He has a thistle wooden boat #198 (says that on the sails) that she wants to sell.  I looked for a hull number plaque or number and cant find one.   I know nothing about boats, but know this is an original garage kept one – in garage for 50+ yrs. The wife says it used to be raced at the Canandaigua yacht club.   I had a friend who is knowledgeable about boats look it over and he said it has everything that came with the boat – mast, boom, rigging, all sails etc.  Looking it over he said it has  no rot and needs wood refinishing – said it is Mahagony. One sail says it was raced in the 1964 and 1965 nationals with the #198 on them. The trailer registration says trailer is a 1950 model.  I dont have any idea of value, but know the wife wants to see it go to a good home and put back to its glory.   Its best to call with questions or to come over and see. (not good on the computer, messinging thing 🙂  Thx Marc 585 820 3315 I live in Pittsford NY  My e-mail is [email protected]

• Listing ID : 3037749
• Year : 1950
• Boat Number : 198?? cant find
• Boat Builder : Unknown/other
• Hull Material : Wood
• Mast : Wooden
• Boom Color : Wooden
• Rudder : Included
• Centerboard : Included
• Sails Included : all sails including spinnaker
• Recent Measurement Certificate : No
• Trailer Included : Yes
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