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Gary W. Fisler
Wed, Oct 23, 2019 3:40 PM

This boat has been hauled and on dry land for several years. Wife's health issues have forced us to stop cruising. I kept thinking this would resolve but it's time I faced reality and moved on.

First the good. Updated 135hp Ford Lehman diesel. Iron fuel tanks have been replaced with aluminum tanks. New electric stove/oven. Muir Cougar Electric windlass, all chain rode, Spade Oceanic anchor. 35lb CQR, large Danforth storm anchor, two central air units.

Now the bad. There a a few leaks in the aft cabin. I have started repairs. Carpentry skills necessary to finish. Needs new bimini top. Strake rails need to be replaced - this is a skilled job and would need someone with carpentry skills.

This boat requires a fair amount of work. If you do not have carpentry skills this is NOT the boat for you. Needs teak refinished, bottom sanded and new bottom paint.

We have cruised this boat extensively. It is an extremely comfortable, seaworthy boat. Health issues have kept us from using the boat.

The engine turns freely. New Rule 2000 bilge pump

First $15,000 takes it. I will take a partial or total trade for anything of interest to me - street rod project, sportscar, etc. If you have wanted a cruising boat but the cost was prohibitive, here is your chance to do the work and end up with a nice cruising boat for relatively little investment.

This boat has been hauled and on dry land for several years. Wife's health issues have forced us to stop cruising. I kept thinking this would resolve but it's time I faced reality and moved on. First the good. Updated 135hp Ford Lehman diesel. Iron fuel tanks have been replaced with aluminum tanks. New electric stove/oven. Muir Cougar Electric windlass, all chain rode, Spade Oceanic anchor. 35lb CQR, large Danforth storm anchor, two central air units. Now the bad. There a a few leaks in the aft cabin. I have started repairs. Carpentry skills necessary to finish. Needs new bimini top. Strake rails need to be replaced - this is a skilled job and would need someone with carpentry skills. This boat requires a fair amount of work. If you do not have carpentry skills this is NOT the boat for you. Needs teak refinished, bottom sanded and new bottom paint. We have cruised this boat extensively. It is an extremely comfortable, seaworthy boat. Health issues have kept us from using the boat. The engine turns freely. New Rule 2000 bilge pump First $15,000 takes it. I will take a partial or total trade for anything of interest to me - street rod project, sportscar, etc. If you have wanted a cruising boat but the cost was prohibitive, here is your chance to do the work and end up with a nice cruising boat for relatively little investment.