Immaculate condition, loaded with upgrades, recently restored with new bottom and Interlux paint and protection system, great for single-handed sailing, racing and cruising.
Inspected, marine survey completed in 2010, met and exceeded all strict structural and safety requirements, and certified as a licensed charter sailing craft by the Michigan DNR in 2008.
Used lightly for captained-only sailing charter August-October 2008 by previous owner. Used lightly by myself for one year on Lk. Huron.
Accommodations: Sleeps up to five with forward V-berth, two berths in the main salon, and an aft quarter-berth. Has a very clean interior with 6' headroom.
Salon features drop-leaf dining table, carpeting, head with a porta-potti (no pump-out fees). New-ish (2008) curtains and matching pillows. Screens for companionway entry and new (2010) California style Dodger.
Galley: Two burner stove with electric power for dockside use and alcohol fueled for use underway. Ice box, stainless steel sink with new electric power water pump. New foldout countertop table.
Electronics/Electrical/Navigation: New (2007) Raymarine ST60 Depth-Speed-Wind Package, new mast wind meter; new (2008) West Marine VHF 650 scanning marine radio; new Shakespeare mast mounted antenna; New (2010) Garmin 440 GPS; new (2007) Danforth lighted compass with cover; new anchor light, masthead steaming light, and spreader mounted deck light; new Riekler Instruments Inclinometer; new (2007) external marine cockpit speakers; new (2009) marine stereo system and internal cabin speakers with remote control; both batteries new (one 3 years old and one 1 year old).
Sails/Rigging: CDI Flexible Roller Furler; all new sheets and halyards; new (2008) Doyle main sail and 160% genoa jib sail, both trimmed in Sunbrella captain navy blue, both with Irwin icon and racing numbers; new captain navy blue Sunbrella custom sail cover and tiller cover; boom vang; new Harken main traveler system; new Ronstan main sheet controller system. Also included are the original set of sails-rough but useable.
Deck/Mechanical/Additional: Interlux Interprotect 2000E two-part epoxy water barrier with Micro-Plates-r, osmotic blistering prevention system applied in 2007; Interlux VC 17m Extra with Biolux antifouling bottom paint system; hull refinished and painted in 2007 with Interlux Perfection Flag Blue two-part polyurethane gloss paint system, two cans of unopened Interlux Flag Blue two-part polyurethane gloss paint system, two cans of unopened Interlux Flag Blue included; new anchor with new chain and rope rode.
New (2008) teak deck and companion way steps; shore power cord; new navy blue dock lines; fenders; tow telescoping boat hook; new (2008) custom made stern perch seats with thick cushions covered with captain navy blue Sunbrella;
New (2010) California Dodger - 5 panel - covered in matching Sunbrella captain navy blue; spare impellors; custom built winter storage cradle; both bow pulpit and stern rail holders.
Safety Equipment: Three fire extinguishers, including one mounted at the helm; Jim-Bouy throwable life safer horseshoe; rescue throwable bag with floating line; life jackets; two new Sea Choice bilge pumps with manual/auto control and warning lights at the helm. Two swim ladders.
"WHY YOU WANT TO BUY A FRESH WATER BOAT!!!
Three key factors cause the majority of the wear and tear on most boats. They are saltwater, sun and usage. (1) Inland boats sit in fresh water, not in corrosive salt water. (2) The further north you go, the less intense the sun, and hence, the less intense the amount of sun fade on the gelcoat and canvas. (3) Finally and most importantly is the length of the boating season. Most southern or coastal boats sit in the water year round, are used year round, and do not get pulled out from time to time in order to give their hulls the opportunity to dry out. A fresh water boat that is located inland, typically gets used 3 to 4 months of the year, then gets pulled and stored, either covered on the hard deck or inside stored in a heated facility. These boats have the least amount of exposure to these 3 harsh elements, and typically the further north you go, the nicer the boats. Our advice to our clients is always the same, "Buy a fresh water boat located in the northern section of the country."
Name and contact number of previous owner can be provided to serious buyers.
Boat has been in dry storage since September 2010.
For additional photos, please call or email to rosemarylmurray@gmail.com
Other extras :
1. Navigational gear, dividers, parallel rule and Nautical slide rule
2. #1 chart - shows symbols and what they mean
3. #72 -- Northern Lake Michigan, water proof
4. #70 -- Chicago and Lake Michigan, waterproof
5. #75 -- Northern Lake Huron and Straits of Mackinac, waterproof
6. #77 -- North Channel, Canada, waterproof
7. #14901 Lake Michigan, paper
8. Lake Michigan 'Ports o' Call'
9. Very rare 3 loose leaf binders of Great Lakes Cruising Club newsletters. One binder for Lake Michigan, one for Lake Superior and one for Lake Huron.
10. Signal gun and flares plus refill pack
11. Orange flag
12. US ensign and pole
13. Hardware to attach one of the anchors to the bow pulpit. There are 2 anchors, one with 15' of chain.
14. Collection of fuses.
15. Boat hook
16. 2 fenders
17. 2 swim ladders
18. 2 "transom seats" designed and built by previous owner so his clients had something soft to sit on at the stern.
19. Radar reflector
20. Garden hose
21. 2 quarts of bottom paint ($116 value plus boot top tape ($30 value - red 1") purchased 6/28/11
22. Port and Starboard jack lines (attach from bow to stern outside the lifelines; you hook on and never have to unhook.)
23. Boomkicker: no need for topping lift. 2 replacement boomkicker rods.
24. Netting to attach to the lifelines for pets traveling with you.
25. Air horn
26. Extra oil for engine (it uses 30 weight NON-detergent)
27. Extra pump for fresh water.
28. Tarps for winter storage
29. Lots of cleaning gear
30. Aluminum extension ladder for access in dry storage.
