COMPADRE
owned by Richard & Cynthia Randall
Oldest in the EHYC fleet?
Most
Classic Yacht? Yes and Yes –
Compadre - a 1929 Stephens Brothers
bridge deck cruiser. She is now
entrusted to the caring hands of Richard and Cynthia Randall.
Beginning in 1908, the Stephens Brothers of Stockton, CA built many
classic vessels. While
most were in the 50 to 100 foot range,
Compadre measures
43 feet. All were
semi-custom designs but she did have four, somewhat similar sisters,
with only two remaining.
Built on oak frames and planked with Port Orford cedar she
carries an extravagant amount of Teak topsides and throughout the
interior. Teak was not
considered trim in 1929, it was a basic component crafted to
perfection.
Compadre could easily make 20 knots with her original Lathrop twins.
Repowered in the 50s with twin Chrysler Crown flathead sixes
she can still move when asked but also cruises very comfortably at
1500 rpm and 8 knots.
Rick notes she fell into disrepair twice over the years but was,
each time, carefully restored.
The foredeck and cabin roof were replaced in ’85 and ’02.
The Randalls found her in the Bay area and trucked her north in ’07
after an extensive search for a pre-WWII yacht.
They are ‘reformed’ sailboaters having owned several - - -
most recently the familiar
Northern Light.
Starting our tour from fore to aft, this is the salon.
Note the fireplace for our cool NW nights and one of many
original bronze portholes.
Through the mirrored door is a large forepeak with storage
and a bronze shower. Aft stateroom looking forward. Head to port and
hanging locker opposite.
Below, the large, well equipped galley.
Yes, they had propane stoves in 1929 but this is a newer
replacement. Looking up into the bridge deck--
Captain on duty.
Above, the helm. No plastics here! And one
of two wide, single berths in the aft cabin....
Below, Cindy admiring her beautiful bridge deck from the bow.
Compadre will be the
flagship of the EHYC Fleet for the
