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BlackWatch 18, 1982, Mandeville, Louisiana
Gaff rig catboat.
The only gaff rig BlackWatch catboat built by Blue Water Boatworks.
In all respects a BlackWatch cutter except for the gaff cat rig.
18'6" X 7'11" X 24" Factory weight 2300 lbs.
Tapered heavy wall aluminum mast is keel stepped so a hoist is necessary for mast handling.
During restoration:
2008
New Egyptian Cotton sail
New circuit breaker and partial new wiring
New depth sounder
New running rigging
New Bruce anchor
Added midship spring line cleats
New teak custom bowsprit with anchor rack, running lights and halyards led aft
New 5 watt solar panel
New folding Bottom Siders for cockpit
New belaying pins for fife rail
2010
Rudder rebuilt
New low profile vents for dorades
2011
New used double axel trailer with new bearings, rims, tires, lights and jack wheel
2013
Five new teak tow rails
All wood around sliding hatch and hatch boards renewed
Hull professionally waxed
Boat is readily sailed as is.
However work to be done to complete restoration:
Deck and cabin top needs repainting. It is original
Mast and boom/gaff paint is original
Gel cell battery (2008) has not been charged
Needs anti fouling if kept in water
Price $3200 boat and trailer only. Will listen to reasonable offers.
A 2007 Mercury 5 HP 4 stroke outboard is available and subject to offers.
Boat is on its trailer in Mandeville, LA
SOLD
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