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Enterprise, US-27

Enterprise, US-27

Built in 1977 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.

1977-1980: Designed by Olin Stephens with David Pedrick as “improved” Courageous for the 23rd America’s Cup, skippered by Lowell North. She was altered in 1979 and was trial horse to Freedom in 1980. She won the Lipton Memorial Trophy (NYYC) in 1977 and the Caritas Cup (NYYC) in 1977 and 1980.

1981-1995: In 1981 Enterprise was purchased by the Italian Challenge a for $300,000 as trail horse to Azzurra . In 1986 she was sold again to the Challenge France as trail horse to French Kiss . Due to financial problems, Enterprise was seized and later purchased by Chantiers Trehard.

1996: Purchased by Antibes Marine Chantiers, home port Antibes, she underwent a complete restoration and starting racing again in 2000.

200?-2017: Jan Slee purchased Enterprise and brought her back to Newport, RI where she raced several seasons.

2017: Purchased by Timothy Rutter, Enterprise is undergoing a complete refit and is expected to return to racing in Newport for the 2018 season.

2018: Donated to US Merchant Marine Academy Sailing Foundation

2019: Chartered by Clay & Nancy Deutsch, placed second in the Modern Division at 2019 12mR World Championship

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Sail Number US-27
International Rule THIRD Rule-AC
Year Built 1977
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Minneford Yacht Yard Inc.
Hull ID Number design #: 2270
First Owner The Maritime College of Fort Schuyler Foundation
First Name Enterprise
First Sail Number US-27
First Country USA
Original Homeport New York, NY
Current Status / Condition sailing
Current Owner United States Merchant Marine Academy Sailing Foundation
Current Division Modern
Construction Aluminum alloy
Length Overall 20.15 m.
Length Waterline 13.41 m.
Beam 3.78 m.
Draft 2.74 m.
Sail Area 168 sq. m.
Displacement 25.7 t.

The Us 27 is a 27.0ft masthead sloop designed by Douglas Peterson / Daryl Watson and built in fiberglass by Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts) since 1983.

The Us 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.

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Model Us 27
Length 27 ft
Beam 9.50 ft
Draft 5.17 ft
Country United states (North America)
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Sail area / displ. 15.50
Ballast / displ. 34.68 %
Displ. / length 207.30
Comfort ratio 18.45
Capsize 2.11
Hull type Monohull fin keel with spade rudder
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 23.25 ft
Maximum draft 5.17 ft
Displacement 5836 lbs
Ballast 2024 lbs
Hull speed 6.46 knots

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Rigging Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%) 313 sq.ft
Air draft 38.83 ft
Sail area fore 176.03 sq.ft
Sail area main 136.50 sq.ft
I 32.75 ft
J 10.75 ft
P 28 ft
E 9.75 ft
Nb engines 1
Total power 0 HP
Fuel capacity 20 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity 29 gals
Headroom 6 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

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Builder Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts)
Designer Douglas Peterson / Daryl Watson
First built 1983
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Flagship of the new FIRST line, the First 27 is unquestionably  the fastest and safest cruiser  in this size range. Her  modern  and state-of-the-art design brings the magic of planing sailing to families, couples, and solo sailors alike, wherever the cruising ground and whatever the weather conditions. A true pocket yacht, she has an inboard Yanmar diesel, a working galley, a real head and plenty of storage, as well as room for up to six crew members for  overnight adventures . 

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MODERN & FAST

A light vacuum-infused hull, a modern design and a deep low-center-of-gravity keel make the First 27 significantly faster, delivering stable and safe planing sailing to anyone who sails her.

Very high stability due to an unsinkable hull combined with three unsinkable chambers, a crash-box, an inboard engine, and balanced twin rudders for complete control make safety one of her strongest points. 

UNDER CONTROL

Carefully thought-out cockpit ergonomics, minimized and simplified deck controls, double winches, and a perfectly balanced steering system assure easy handling in single-handed, double-handed or fully-crewed setups.

A reliable 15 HP inboard engine coupled with simple linear shaft drive and foldable propeller guarantees high cruising speeds, ease of use and low maintenance.  

Even with a fixed keel, the First 27 is a fully trailerable boat offering you a new level of freedom. You can easily discover distant shores without long sea deliveries, save on marina costs, and store your boat in your backyard during the off season.

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The main promise of the First 27 is her performance and unique sailing experience. Again and again, she will surprise you by getting to plane with as little as 12 knots of wind. Her stability comes from her wide, flat hull on the waterline and a lead T-bulb keel, and her easy handling comes from her carefully thought-out design and cockpit ergonomics. Increased bow volume, accompanied by a balanced twin-rudder steering system, keeps you in complete control, whether you are sailing upwind or safely planing downwind. The excitement of her lively planing and easy handling will become your afternoon sailing routine on the First 27!

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LIVING ONBOARD

On top of matching the speeds of most racing boats, she also offers a surprising level of comfort. The clean and minimalistic light-weight interior offers all essential amenities for onboard living. She is designed to sleep up to 6 adults, 2 in the bow cabin and up to 4 in a very bright and openly-spaced salon, and is also equipped with a removable table and fridge. At the midpoint, you'll find a galley with a gas burner and a sink with fresh water. Thanks to innovative, foldable magnetic doors, the midpoint can also be converted into a proper marine toilet with a black water tank or used as a front cabin extension. A large and open cockpit welcomes you with comfortable benches, a removable indoor/outdoor table and a swim ladder with a shower on the stern. 

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US Yachts - 27'''' - 1982 We are thinking of buying a 1982 US Yachts - 27 footer as our first sailboat. I have done a lot of "looking" on the internet for information, but have not been able to find information on that particular year. I know the Buccaneer series were built in the 1970''s, but when I read descriptions about them, they do not match up to the boat we are looking at. Does anyone have any information on US Yachts - 1982? The asking price is $9,900 and the boat looks to be in great shape (so far!) Thanks for any info!  

US Yachts - 27'''' - 1982 I am no expert on the subject, but I was looking at a US Yacht boat once. The guy told me that Pearson bought out the remaining US yacht hulls when the company went under in the early eighties. Hope that helps.  

US Yachts - 27'''' - 1982 I co-owned a US 27 with my brother for quite a few years. Generally they are a good boat. The windows tend to leak, but are easily sealed. We found the construction to be better than anticipated. As to sailing ability. The boat sails beautifully. We had her on Lake Erie for over 3 years and sailed in some very rough conditions. We had no trouble when other boats were being damaged due to the conditions. The boat points higher than most and sails with a very light helm. The bad rep Bayliner had due to the Buccaneer line unfortunately followed undeservingly to the US Yacht line. In my opinion they are much better built than the Hunters of the time, equal to the Catalinas. If you can get one for a descent price get one. One thing, the cockpit is a little small, but because of this they have the best interior rivaling most boats up to 32'' long. By the way I currently sail a US 21. Pearson did build exactly the same boat for 1 year, identical down the fabric used in the iterior. Here is a URL for the Pearson version. http://www.geocities.com/sailapearson/TritonB5.jpg  

US Yachts - 27'''' - 1982 I owned and sailed a US27 for 10 years on the Chesapeake. If you want to email me for more info feel free [email protected]. 7.5 Volvo Penta has sail drive performed well, parts should still be available. I didnt care for the water pump impeller being in the lower unit. I changed the impeller every second year, just to be sure. Would have to pull boat if the waterpump went out during season.  

I have a US27, Love the boat, currently upgrading the interior, Put in new stove and replaced all the cabin lights with upgraded fixtures. the US27 is my 4th boat and I really like it, Lots of room for a 27, lots of old school wood in the cabin. With a hand laid hull it is pretty strong, but like all US Yachts I have been challenged with window leaks. The aux power is a 8hp Honda outboard. By all respects it is a fun boat to sail and given proper care it should last a good long time. As I recall the US27 was only in production for about 3 years. gk  

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Gkesti- Are you aware that you're replying to a thread that was dead and hasn't seen any activity in over five years. Please don't un-earth dead threads.  

Looking at a us27 also... Anyone have an opinion about the US yacht 27 footers....I'm looking at one also...  

I have owned a US Yacht 33 for the lats 4 years and love it. I was looking for a Catalina 30 when I came across my 33. Very roomy interior and sails great and is much better equipped than the Catalina 30s I saw. I am currently looking for a mast and boom for my 33. Does anyone know where I might find these?  

New poster on an old dead thread...likely frowned upon but I need some real advice. I bought a cherry US Yachts 21 last summer. Cherry aside from the lifting dagger. I'm looking for some repair advice. I realize I might be barking up the wrong tree, or perhaps a tree that has long since fell over. It's worth a try. thanks, bigfork.  

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I am also looking into a US 27. The one I am looking at needs a bit of interior work and is listed at $2000. The work is not something I am opposed to but what I am worried about is the water damage. It appears to follow the pattern and is mainly situated under and around the windows. It has sat on its cradle for almost 6 years now and the owner hasn't appeared to bother to fix the leaks. Are there any unseen complications with this? Anything helps  

These boats are well known for their leaking portlights (windows) and deadlights. Most required proper rebedding along the way, which unfortunately was rarely done. The substantial amount of interior wood of course created issues with rot. Chainplates attached to the bulkheads that likely are rotting means you gotta do this work with the mast down, or at least take special care keeping the mast vertical when you remove the bulkheads. No downward pressure on the mast while you remove the bulkheads too. Not a trivial repair for sure. when you have the bulkheads out, you may want to verify the mast tabernacle is sound too. I think I know of which US27 you speak. I've often toyed with the idea of getting a US 27 (as that was my Dad's boat in 1981), and reworking it to original, but every one I've seen is way more work than I'd want to really do. These are heavy, nice sailing boats, with tons of room below. They aren't fast, but rather a decent performing cruiser. In a lot of ways there are areas for easy improvement on the build quality, leaky portlights are an easy example.  

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Catalina 27

The catalina 27 is probably the most popular 27-footer ever built. though cheaply made, owners love them..

Catalina 27

Catalina Yachts is a strange company. The builder does no advertising—it’s left up to the local dealers. The operation is owned and run by Frank Butler, who designs the boats, decides on who the dealers will be, sometimes answers his own phone, and for all we know sweeps up at the end of the day. He is probably one of the few people in the marine industry who has made money from building sailboats.

Catalina probably produces more pounds of sailboats every year than any other US builder, and has done so for a long time.

The Catalina 27 has been in production since 1971, and well over 6,000 of them have been built.

This is undoubtedly the largest production run of any 27′ sailboat in US history, and probably the biggest anywhere.

The flip side of the coin is that Catalinas are known as cheaply built boats, with lots of corners cut

in places they shouldn’t be cut. According to owners, Catalina dealers have what may be the worst track record in the business in providing warranty service. Yet the owners keep coming back for more, and they love their boats.

The Catalina factory, by contrast, has a pretty good record for solving customer complaints. It is quite common for Frank Butler himself to return owners’ calls, making that owner a Catalina customer for life.

Because the Catalina 27 has been in production for so long, there have been numerous changes in the boats over the years. Most of these are small, but as a rule they have represented a steady stream of improvements. For this reason, more recent models are usually more desirable as used boats than earlier models.

At the same time, Catalina 27 owners seem to be inveterate tinkerers, constantly changing and improving small details in the boat. It is not unusual to see an older Catalina 27 meticulously upgraded with many of the changes that are standard on newer models.

Sailing Performance

The variety of options that significantly affect the performance of the Catalina 27 means that you must carefully evaluate the individual boat when determining how she is likely to sail. Most Catalina 27s are the standard keel, standard rig model. About half of these have optional inboard engines, while the others have outboards mounted in an awkward cockpit well. The outboard-powered versions are slightly faster than the inboard boats, since they have less weight to drag through the water.

There is also a shoal keel model, and a tall rig model. The shoal keel has a less-efficient foil, and is heavier than the deep keel to give the boat comparable stability.

The tall rig is favored in light air areas. Boats with the standard rig are generally equipped with 150% genoas to give them additional power in light air.

The standard keel, standard rig boat with inboard has a typical PHRF rating of 208. This puts the

Catalina 27 at the fast end of the fleet of boats of its size and type, such as the Hunter 27, Ericson 27, and O’Day 27. Tall rig and outboard versions are slightly faster.

Because of the large number of Catalina 27s built, you are likely to find good racing for the boat in many areas all around the country, from southern California to the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay. A boat that is actively raced may have upgraded sail handling equipment—bigger winches, reinforced chainplates, better mainsheet traveler, more and better sails, etc. This could be a real plus in a used boat.

Because of the differences in rig, ballasting, keel, and engines, the various versions of the boat can’t fairly race against each other as one-designs. The fastest version of the boat is the tall-rig, deep keel boat with outboard; the slowest, the short rig, shoal keel with inboard. You pays your money and takes your choice.

You can find everything from a beat-up 15-year-old outboard to a brand new diesel pushing the Catalina 27. Originally, you could have your choice of outboard or Atomic 4 gasoline inboard power. The Atomic 4 is twice as much power as the boat needs, but it was one of the most compact inboards made.

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All the inboard engines are tucked away under the cockpit, and owners uniformly condemn the installation for its lack of access for service. On a scale of 1 to 5, with one being awful and five being great, the installation is typically rated one or less. Forewarned is forearmed.

At the same time, the outboard well doesn’t win any points for accessibility either, and remote controls in the cockpit are a must for ease of operation. Getting the engine in and out of the well is a chore.

A 10 horse outboard is just about the right size for the boat, and should push her at hull speed in any conditions in which you would care to motor.

Inboard powerplants have been another story. In the late 1970s, a single-cylinder Petter diesel of about 6 hp was offered as an option. Owners report that the boat is grossly underpowered with this engine. In addition, parts are likely to be hard to find. We would definitely avoid the Petter diesel. Far more desirable is either the 11 or 14 horsepower Universal diesel offered in more recent models.

The Atomic 4 presents a dilemma. Though it has been discontinued, parts are readily available. On the other hand, access to the engine is so poor—oil changes require major contortions—that routine maintenance may have been neglected by the owner, shortening the engine’s life. If service access is bad, we suspect that access to replace the engine would be abominable. Some owners report that service access has been improved by cutting holes in the bulkhead between the quarterberths and the engine.

Construction

The Catalina is the Volkswagen of the boat market. It’s basic, but it will get you where you want to go. Originally, there were no backing plates on stanchions, rails, or deck hardware. This means that you’re likely to find gelcoat cracks around these fittings on older boats. Many owners have chosen to upgrade this aspect of their boats, so you may find an older boat that has been conscientiously brought up to higher standards.

The through hull fittings on older boats are simply gate valves screwed onto pipe nipples glassed into the hull—a poor practice. Many owners have replaced these with proper seacock installations. Another problem with through hulls is the placement of the skin fitting for the icebox drain—it allows water to run back into the box when the boat is heeled.

“Minor” complaints from owners include gelcoat voids, deck delamination, leaking chainplates, leaking ports, and leaking hull-to-deck joints. Not all

owners report these, of course, and the number of complaints may simply be a function of the huge number of Catalina 27s built.

Ironically, many of those with complaints love the boat, and say they would buy it again. While a number of Catalina buyers are first time boat owners, others buy the boat knowing the reputation for mediocre workmanship, but recognizing that they can get more boat for their dollar with Catalina than withalmost any other boat built. They are willing to either accept the limitations, or do themselves the upgrading that they feel is required.

This results in a much higher level of satisfaction with the boat than you would expect with a lowpriced product.

While some of the complaints about construction details are minor, others deserve immediate attention. In older boats, check the lower shroud U-bolt chainplates to see if they have been upgraded. A number of the original fittings have failed, causing the rig to go over the side.

Another rig weakness is the cast aluminum spreader sockets originally used on the mast. They should be replaced with the later stainless steel fabrications. Failures of the cast sockets have cost several rigs.

While the best location for a mainsheet traveler would be the forward end of the cockpit, there’s no bridgedeck there for mounting it, so you’re stuck with either the original location in the aft end of the cockpit, or the newer location over the companionway hatch. Unfortunately, there are several drawbacks to the latter spot: it wipes out the possibility of a companionway dodger, which would be a good idea due to the huge opening the hatch makes in the deck. Owners report that the forward location results in so much friction and additional sheet load that the mainsheet is hard to trim. In addition, the traveler in this position partially blocks off the main companionway opening.

Catalina hardware has never been much to write home about. Almost everything on the boat beyond the barest necessity is an option—and by “option” we mean, if you want it, you do it yourself. But of course if you like to fiddle with your boat, this can be seen as a plus.

There are few pieces of exterior trim: handrails on the cabin top, trim around the companionway. Trim takes time to put on, and teak costs money. Remember, this is a Volkswagen.

A big plus in later model boats is a seahood over the sliding companionway hatch. The old hatch design leaks badly if heavy spray or solid water comes aboard.

Later models also have a molded-in foredeck anchor well, a significant improvement.

The Catalina 27 has gradually gotten heavier over the years. The original displacement of the deep keel, outboard model was 5,650 pounds, with the shoal keel model about 500 pounds heavier. With the addition of a more sophisticated interior, inboard engine, fuel tanks, more interior trim, and many other improvements, displacement has crept up to about 6850 pounds for the deep keel versions, and 7,300 pounds for the shoal draft boat. This helps explain why a number of owners complain that the boat floats with her waterline submerged. It also means that if you want to race, you might want to consider an older, lighter model.

The Catalina 27 has more headroom than most 27- footers, and the huge companionway makes the interior seem exceptionally spacious when the hatch is open.

There have been two interiors: a traditional, aft galley layout, and a midships galley/dinette version. Although owners tend to prefer whichever layout they have, there is some consensus that the traditional layout offers better storage and a more reasonable use of space. With the dinette made up into a double berth, that version has six berths—at least two more than you really want on a boat this size. On the aft galley model, the starboard settee makes up into a double, once again giving you six berths. Unfortunately, not all the berths are very usable. Most owners report that the forward V-berths are too short and too narrow to be comfortable for two people, so try it out before deciding on the boat. The quarterberths are the only decent size berths on the boat.

Although there’s a fair amount of storage space under the main cabin settees, it’s hard to get to. A common owner modification is to add access doors to the settee faces, making it unnecessary to lift the seat cushions to get to the storage below.

A lot of owners consider the Catalina 27 a twoperson boat, despite the number of berths. Six close friends on a boat this size could become bitter enemies on a rainy cruise that lasted a week or more, but that’s a characteristic of 27-footers in general, not the Catalina 27 in particular. Nominal headroom is 6′ 1″. This is on the centerline at the aft end of the main cabin. It’s less everywhere else, but still more than you expect in a boat this size.

Originally, the boat’s electrical panel was on the face of the port quarterberth—a poor location, vulnerable to spray through the companionway or water from the bilge. That rudimentary switch panel has been replaced on newer models with a good circuit breaker panel located in the starboard quarterberth— well-protected and reasonably accessible. We’d relocate the electrical panel on an older boat.

Icebox insulation on older boats is non-existent for all practical purposes. It’s better on newer models, but it’s still a far cry from a good icebox.

You are unlikely to find the Catalina 27 equipped with anything more sophisticated than a two-burner alcohol stove. As long as you don’t do a lot of cooking this will be adequate, but longer cruises could turn into a grim test for the conscientious cook who wants to do much beyond heating up cans of stew or boiling water for coffee.

Ventilation of the interior ranges from poor to excellent, depending on either the age of the boat or the amount of upgrading done by the owners. In old boats, the forward cabin is stifling in hot weather. Newer boats have two aft-facing ventilation hatches over the head and passageway, as well as a hatch in the forward end of the cabin trunk. Unless added by owners, there is no provision for foul weather ventilation. Several cowl vents in dorade boxes would be a good addition for this boat.

All in all, the Catalina 27 has about as much interior room as it’s possible to cram into a boat with a waterline of less than 22′. There is reasonable headroom without ungainly height of topsides something a lot of small-boat designers have yet to accomplish.

Catalina 27

Conclusions

Although there are smaller boats in the Catalina line, the 27 is a popular entry level daysailer and coastal cruiser. It’s a good-looking boat, and it sails well.

There are many trade-offs inherent in buying an inexpensive boat, and the Catalina 27 is no exception. You won’t find a lot of varnished teak or fancy systems in a Catalina 27. Unless upgraded by the owner, deck hardware and sail handling systems are likely to be rudimentary.

Because so many Catalina 27s have been built, there’s usually a number of them on the market at any one time. Careful shopping should result in finding a vintage and level of equipment that match your taste and pocketbook.

Despite the fact that the Catalina 27 was designed and built as a coastal cruiser-racer, several have actually made circumnavigations. We don’t recommendusing the boat this way, but it goes to show that good preparation and seamanship may be more important than your boat when it comes to successful offshore voyaging.

There have been so many minor changes made to the Catalina 27 over the years that we doubt if anyone has kept up to date on all of them. Some of these upgrades are structurally important, such as the modification of the shroud attachments and the change in spreader fittings. Others, such as the foredeck anchor well, make the boat more useful.

If you get seriously interested in a Catalina 27, get a normal marine survey, and in addition, look for a knowledgeable Catalina 27 owner to go over the boat with you to point out specific potential problems. This may be one case in which the amateur surveyor has some advantages over the professional.

Don’t buy a Catalina 27 thinking you’re going to get Mercedes quality at a Volkswagen price. This is basic sailing transportation, an entry level boat. But if you recognize the boat for what it is, you probably won’t be disappointed. Catalinas are always in demand, and they hold their value better than you would expect. Remember, however, that price will vary substantially with age, engine, and equipment. A new Catalina 27 costs several times the price of the original, 6,000 boats ago.

A lot of owners move up from the Catalina 27 to the Catalina 30. The boats are like peas in a pod in design, styling, and construction; anyone who is happy with the Catalina 27 is likely to be happy with the Catalina 30.

We’re sure that fact is not lost on Frank Butler. He has a good record with the Catalina 27, and we suspect he’s smiling all the way to the bank.

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Pearson Rhodes 41/Rhodes Bounty II Used Sailboat Review

Perfect for me!!!!

Les commentaires donnés sur le Catalina 27 s’avèrent concluant comme description. J’en possède un C27 1974 et acheté en 2016, dévêtu de ses accessoires électronique, avec un équipement minus de base. La cuisinière intérieur arrière bâbord retirée ainsi que la glacière et l’approvisionnement en eau potable. Il ne reste qu’un évier inutilisable, sauf pour y verser l’eau grise…

Pour le compartiment à batteries, via l’accès au moteur: 1- J’ai dû découpé un accès au moteur dans le mur de la cage bâbord, en passant de l’accès coque au moteur. 2- Pour les batteries, l’espace minable pour une banque est presqu’impensable, sauf si on est un peu bricoleur. J’ai refait des réparation sur le pont avant de repeindre et repeint l’extérieur. J’ai changé les encrages de haubans car une m’a lâché en naviguant.

J’ai ajouté de l’équipement de navigation électronique et un peu accessoires …

Si je songe le vendre je ne sais combien il vaudra. Merci pour votre résumé de commentaires.

Puis refaite avec des renforts résinés et des boulons de fixation.

Would a Catalina 27 be suitable for blue water sailing, say to cross the Pacific?

‘capable’, barely. “suitable’ not really. By the time you brought it up to standards to be considered a “Blue Water Cruising” boat you might as well have spent the money on a better boat. Search ‘traits of a blue water boat’. You will find things like deck to hull joint construction, Are the chainplates accessible and mounted to the hull not the bulkheads. Stoutness of the rigging. Comfort Ratio (how it handles big seas). Capsize screening formula (how easily will the boat right itself if knocked over) What navigation equipment does it have? Does it have a water maker? Some questions are about comfort and convenience, some about safety. Can it carry a life raft? Does it have davits? Or do you have to lift the dinghy on/off the foredeck? Solar charging? Enough battery power for off grid for 3 weeks at a time? Heck, Sam Holmes Sailing went to Hawaii on a Ranger 23 (YouTube). It can be done. Boats float. The trick is keeping afloat!

Like the article said, it can be done with good planning and more importantly good seamanship. I wouldn’t do it but I’m a novice sailor.

I just did discovered this personally…

“ Another problem with through hulls is the placement of the skin fitting for the icebox drain—it allows water to run back into the box when the boat is heeled.”

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of US 27. Built by Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts) and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1983. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.23. Its sail area/displacement ratio 15.50. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Volvo opt., runs on Diesel.

US 27 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about US 27 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who builds us 27.

US 27 is built by Bayliner (Buccaneer/US Yachts).

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US 27 is 7.09 m in length.

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US 27 has a mast height of 8.53 m.

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1988 Endeavour 33 Sailboat - Cruising Sailboat - Excellent

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Catalina 320 Sailboat 32

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1994 Catalina 320. This well priced, nice example is located at the Mission Bay Yacht Club. The 320 is a fast comfortable cruiser with lots of room. It is a modern design with a huge swim step, complete with hot/cold shower, and a step-through transom. The cockpit easily seats 10 with elevated aft perch seats. There is a queen size bed in the aft stateroom (with locking door), an ample 2 person v-berth forward with door and removable wall panels, convertible dining table sleeps two, and a berth to port sleeps one more. The galley includes a double sink with water filter, 2-burner stove, and a great working gimbled oven. The fridge is very large with 2 top-loading doors and a freezer which keeps items well frozen. There is a microwave and much storage.The head is to starboard. There is plenty of room to shower and change with large mirror. The toilet is new. There are two fresh water holding tanks, and a waste holding tank with macerator pump. The 2 4D house batteries are brand new, and there are two deep cycle starting batteries.The Clarion stereo is also new with CD player, bluetooth, charging USB cable, capable of playing pandora, flash drives, etc. and includes a remote control operable from the cockpit. Electronics include; main VHF with a remote handheld (works up to 50' away), Garmin GPS/Chartplotter, speed/depth, auto pilot with remote control, and Raymarine radar. All manuals are on board. The invertor/charger is upgraded and newer. The cockpit built-in propane tank has an accessory line for a BBQ. The dodger/ windows are a few years new. The mast can be lowered (tabernacled) to pass under low bridges. (This is about an $8000 upgrade)All lines lead to the cockpit. The jib is roller furled. The main is fully battened and has lazy jacks to keep the it tidy when lowered. There is a colorful asymmetrical spinnaker, and easily deployed pole. The anchor and rode fit nicely in the ample anchor locker. There is a windlass to help with the anchor.The bottom is cleaned regularly. The engine was professionally serviced in July (oil/filter change, tranny oil, both fuel filters and raw water impeller replaced). The diesel engine is strong with just 1263 hours. It cruises under power at about 7 knots and consumes less than a gallon of fuel an hour.We sail every year to Catalina Island (just returned with our family of four, from a two week trip) and thoroughly enjoy the boat, but we have bought a larger boat with partners and are ready to sell.You will find US Coast Guard Documented "El Encanto" proven, well kept, and ready to go. Don't forget- lots of fun!I can show it most anytime. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Catalina 27 28 30 32 320 34 36 38 380 40 42 Hunter

ENDEAVOUR 33 SAILBOAT 1984

ENDEAVOUR 33 SAILBOAT 1984

Rome, New York

Classic, fast shoal draft cruiser with rich teak interior, AC and heat, and lots of extras. Spacious salon. If you are in the market for your first family sailboat or looking for a vessel to explore the coastal US, then you need to see this sturdy 1984 Endeavour sailboat. Traditional layout, comfortable and ready to explore. Good setup for the solo sailor. She would also make a very nice live aboard! Current yard rent paid until October 2014. Family illness forces sale. SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 32' 7" LWL: 27' 6" Beam: 11' 6" Draft: 4' 6" Displ.: 11,350 lbs. Ballast: 4,600 lbs. enclosed lead Mast Height above DWL: 48' 9" Rigging: Masthead Sloop Sail Area: 539.5 sq. ft. Main Sail Area: 228.15 sq. ft. Fore Sail Area: (100%) 310.5 sq. ft. SA/D: 17.09 B/D: 40.50 % D/L: 244 Hull Speed: 7.3 knots PHRF - Northeast: 156 Designer: Bruce Kelley Fuel Capacity: 36 gallons Fresh Water Capacity: Approx. 56 gallons Holding Tank: 12.5 gallonsACCOMMODATIONS Spacious Saloon with beautiful solid teak doors and cabinetry throughout. Traditional layout in good condition. V-Berth forward. Salon features L-shaped port settee (converts to double) with a fold away table and starboard bench settee. Single quarter berth & navigation table to port. Galley to starboard. · Nav. Station: Flip Top chart table at forward edge of Quarter berth, three drawers, Rolled chart storage · Head: Located aft of the master to port with vanity, holding tank, head, sun shower, bulkhead mirror, three lockers, drawer, fiddled shelf storage and screened port · Teak bulkhead mounted table with hinged extension and bookshelf/cabinet behind. · Blue upholstered settees/berths in good shape · Generous lighting throughout. TV/FM coaxial cable wiring at shelf over hanging locker · Berths: 6 · Headroom: 6' 2" ENGINE & MECHANICAL · Yanmar 3GM30F Diesel, fresh water cooled, professionally and regularly maintained. · Engine hours: 1,625. · Racor fuel filter · Dripless stuffing box · 3-blade bronze prop, serviced · 36 gallon, welded aluminum fuel oil tank HULL & DECK · Solid KlegeCell foam core decks (no balsa to rot), no soft spots anywhere. No hull blisters. · Skeg mounted rudder for directional stability and strength · Anchor roller at bow · Bruce anchor w/ chain, 200’ 5/8” rode in deep bow locker, excellent condition · Secondary Danforth anchor with chain & rode · Teak hand rails · Anodized aluminum toe rails · Propane deck locker, stbd., with aluminum tank, manual & electric shut-off · West Marine propane kettle grill and canvas cover-like new · Outboard motor mount · Custom foam cockpit cushions · S/S swim ladder · Boarding gates P & S · Fenders & dock lines · Cockpit Speakers · Companionway teak boards, refinished, stow in stbd. lazarette storage pockets. · Companionway swing doors, removable (need repair HELM · Edson pedestal w/38" SS destroyer wheel with 2 instrument pods · 5” Danforth compass in SS hood · Teak folding cockpit table · Removable Edson teak drink caddy SAFETY · Type III PFD's · LifeSling · CO Monitor · Fire Extinguishers · Flare kit · 12V Bilge Pump · Manual bilge pump · First Aid Kit SALON · Spacious interior layout with large fold-out table (shelves behind) · Abundant drawer and locker storage throughout. · 10 opening ports & two large overhead hatches · Teak & holly sole in good condition · Several 12v lighting fixtures · 12 volt fan · 1 Wood framed companionway screen · 1 Wood framed hatch screen GALLEY · SS Galley Maid propane stove and oven · Large icebox with shelves · Adler Barbour 12V refrigeration · SS Sink with H/C pressure water · Microwave oven · Flo-Jet 12 Volt electric water pump, demand type with an accumulator tank. · Whale foot operated water pump in the galley (needs mounting). · Beautiful solid teak stove-top/cutting board with green Silestone insert, with storage slot · Built-in plate and utensil storage · Wine glass rack · Cookware and tableware V-BERTH · V-berth 6'6" · 12 V fan & Solar powered vent fan in hatch · 1 Wood framed Hatch screen · 2 drawers, 2 side shelves & cabinet HEAD · Enclosed head with shower & sump pump · SS sink with hot & cold pressure water · Teak cabinets and storage · Holding tank monitor · Holding Tank: 12.5 gallons with Y-valve and pump-out ELECTRONICS · Autohelm with hand-held remote · West Marine VHF580 Radio · Depth Sounder · Knot meter · Aiwa 40 watt Stereo FM/AM/Aux input with 2 interior KLH speakers and 2 cockpit speakers · Mast-mounted TV-FM antenna · Mast-top VHF antenna ELECTRICAL · 12,000 BTU CruisAir Air conditioning / heating · Breaker Panel: 12 volt DC; 110 volt AC · 4 Batteries (2-12V, 2-6V) · Battery isolator · Xantrex 40Watt multistage battery charger · 110 volt 30A Ship-to-shore cable - 50 ft. · Seaward SS water heater, 6 gallon, 115 VAC/ heat exchanger. · 2 Mast-mounted P&S deck lights · Chart table gooseneck light - red · Brinkman Q-Beam 12V Spotlight, 400,000 CP CANVAS · Two-part full-deck awning/sun-shade (a $1,400 item) · Bimini on SS frame · Helm cover · Sail Cover · Winch covers · SS dodger frame-no canvas STANDING RIGGING · Hood roller furling on head stay · SS wire standing rigging & chain plates · Four (4) each port & stbd. shrouds · Keel-stepped aluminum spar-Exc. Cond. RUNNING RIGGING · Two (2) Lewmar No. 43 two speed self-tailing primary winches w/covers. · Two (2) Lewmar No. 8 single speed mast mount halyard winches. · 2 winch handles · Harken 4:1 ball-bearing mid-boom mainsheet traveler, cabin mounted · Hardware in place / sail cover designed for lazy-jack system. Needs lines. · Genoa tracks with twin-sheet Schaeffer blocks, port and stbd. · Dacron braid sheets · Dacron braid halyards, internal & external, outhaul & topping lift · Aft turning (cheek) blocks port & stbd. SAILS · Footless main sail - new and unused · Original main sail · Genoa head sail - roller furling with UV stripe FRESH WATER TANKS · Polypropylene tank mounted below the stbd. settee, 36 gallons · Polypropylene tank located under port side aft quarter berth, est. 20 gallons, w/ separate deck fillSPARES / EXTRAS / OTHER · Includes 5 Hostar stackable jack stands for off-season layup ($1,000 value) · 4 – 10”x10”x2’ Hickory staging blocks · New Beckson port screens · Tool set in drawer · Hatch WindScoop for ventilation · Stern flagstaff & flag · All manuals, incl. Yanmar · 115VAC Vacuum cleaner · New extra odor-resistant hose for sanitary plumbing · Deck brush, cabin brush and dust pan · Boat hook · Custom compact winter cover scaffolding-ready for tarp (shown in photos) · V-belts, engine hoses, hardware, etc. RECENT UPGRADES INCLUDE · Brand new main sail - never used · Epoxy hull re-faring · Cushions covers removed, cleaned & repaired · Compass serviced · Holding tank seal maintenance, cleanout and sanitizing · New shaft zinc · Bottom paint (9/2014) · Hull polish & wax (9/2014) Work Needed: Woodwork around forward port lights in main salon needs to be repaired/replaced. Bright work: hand rails, cockpit table and taffrailNew price reflects work needed on rudder. Recent repair did not work to seal it and there is water inside. SS rudder post is good and rudder seems solid, is probably serviceable but may ultimately need better repair or replacement. Price: US $ 19,500Located in Rome, NY on the Erie Canal (accessible to Lake Champlain, the Atlantic Ocean or the Great Lakes). This vessel is sold AS IS, WHERE IS.Not included / Negotiable: 8.5' Zodiac/West Marine dinghy, RU260, with oars, pump, bag, repair kit, plus 3.3 hp Mercury outboard - excellent. $950New-in-box Lewmar 1000 Pro-Series 12V Windlass, Stainless Steel. $700Pair (2) of new Lewmar Ocean Series 16CST Self-Tailing Winches, Chromed Bronze. $950 Call: 315-733-7305 (H) Text: 315-368-4939 (C) Email: [email protected] Endeavour 33: http://www.endeavourowners.com/boats/e33/e33brochure.pdf http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=1878 http://sailboatdata.com/view_builder.asp?builder_id=27 http://sailboatdata.com/view_designer.asp?designer_id=162 Zodiac/WM RU-260 Inflatable “Roll-Up” Dinghy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0FSSffq5zM http://www.inriodulce.com/lostandfound/RU260.html Mercury 3.3 hp Outboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLY-tuSCkK4 http://www.mercury-marine.eu/mercury/en/Products/Products.aspx?Model=TwoStroke%203.3 Lewmar Winch 16CST: http://lewmar.com/products.asp?id=8150&lid=25361

ENDEAVOUR 33 SAILBOAT 1984

Classic, fast shoal draft cruiser with rich teak interior, AC and heat, and lots of extras. Spacious salon. If you are in the market for your first family sailboat or looking for a vessel to explore the coastal US, then you need to see this sturdy 1984 Endeavour sailboat. Traditional layout, comfortable and ready to explore. Good setup for the solo sailor. She would also make a very nice live aboard! Current yard rent paid until October 2014. Family illness forces sale. SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 32' 7" LWL: 27' 6" Beam: 11' 6" Draft: 4' 6" Displ.: 11,350 lbs. Ballast: 4,600 lbs. enclosed lead Mast Height above DWL: 48' 9" Rigging: Masthead Sloop Sail Area: 539.5 sq. ft. Main Sail Area: 228.15 sq. ft. Fore Sail Area: (100%) 310.5 sq. ft. SA/D: 17.09 B/D: 40.50 % D/L: 244 Hull Speed: 7.3 knots PHRF - Northeast: 156 Designer: Bruce Kelley Fuel Capacity: 36 gallons Fresh Water Capacity: Approx. 56 gallons Holding Tank: 12.5 gallonsACCOMMODATIONS Spacious Saloon with beautiful solid teak doors and cabinetry throughout. Traditional layout in good condition. V-Berth forward. Salon features L-shaped port settee (converts to double) with a fold away table and starboard bench settee. Single quarter berth & navigation table to port. Galley to starboard. · Nav. Station: Flip Top chart table at forward edge of Quarter berth, three drawers, Rolled chart storage · Head: Located aft of the master to port with vanity, holding tank, head, sun shower, bulkhead mirror, three lockers, drawer, fiddled shelf storage and screened port · Teak bulkhead mounted table with hinged extension and bookshelf/cabinet behind. · Blue upholstered settees/berths in good shape · Generous lighting throughout. TV/FM coaxial cable wiring at shelf over hanging locker · Berths: 6 · Headroom: 6' 2" ENGINE & MECHANICAL · Yanmar 3GM30F Diesel, fresh water cooled, professionally and regularly maintained. · Engine hours: 1,625. · Racor fuel filter · Dripless stuffing box · 3-blade bronze prop, serviced · 36 gallon, welded aluminum fuel oil tank HULL & DECK · Solid KlegeCell foam core decks (no balsa to rot), no soft spots anywhere. No hull blisters. · Skeg mounted rudder for directional stability and strength · Anchor roller at bow · Bruce anchor w/ chain, 200’ 5/8” rode in deep bow locker, excellent condition · Secondary Danforth anchor with chain & rode · Teak hand rails · Anodized aluminum toe rails · Propane deck locker, stbd., with aluminum tank, manual & electric shut-off · West Marine propane kettle grill and canvas cover-like new · Outboard motor mount · Custom foam cockpit cushions · S/S swim ladder · Boarding gates P & S · Fenders & dock lines · Cockpit Speakers · Companionway teak boards, refinished, stow in stbd. lazarette storage pockets. · Companionway swing doors, removable (need repair HELM · Edson pedestal w/38" SS destroyer wheel with 2 instrument pods · 5” Danforth compass in SS hood · Teak folding cockpit table · Removable Edson teak drink caddy SAFETY · Type III PFD's · LifeSling · CO Monitor · Fire Extinguishers · Flare kit · 12V Bilge Pump · Manual bilge pump · First Aid Kit SALON · Spacious interior layout with large fold-out table (shelves behind) · Abundant drawer and locker storage throughout. · 10 opening ports & two large overhead hatches · Teak & holly sole in good condition · Several 12v lighting fixtures · 12 volt fan · 1 Wood framed companionway screen · 1 Wood framed hatch screen GALLEY · SS Galley Maid propane stove and oven · Large icebox with shelves · Adler Barbour 12V refrigeration · SS Sink with H/C pressure water · Microwave oven · Flo-Jet 12 Volt electric water pump, demand type with an accumulator tank. · Whale foot operated water pump in the galley (needs mounting). · Beautiful solid teak stove-top/cutting board with green Silestone insert, with storage slot · Built-in plate and utensil storage · Wine glass rack · Cookware and tableware V-BERTH · V-berth 6'6" · 12 V fan & Solar powered vent fan in hatch · 1 Wood framed Hatch screen · 2 drawers, 2 side shelves & cabinet HEAD · Enclosed head with shower & sump pump · SS sink with hot & cold pressure water · Teak cabinets and storage · Holding tank monitor · Holding Tank: 12.5 gallons with Y-valve and pump-out ELECTRONICS · Autohelm with hand-held remote · West Marine VHF580 Radio · Depth Sounder · Knot meter · Aiwa 40 watt Stereo FM/AM/Aux input with 2 interior KLH speakers and 2 cockpit speakers · Mast-mounted TV-FM antenna · Mast-top VHF antenna ELECTRICAL · 12,000 BTU CruisAir Air conditioning / heating · Breaker Panel: 12 volt DC; 110 volt AC · 4 Batteries (2-12V, 2-6V) · Battery isolator · Xantrex 40Watt multistage battery charger · 110 volt 30A Ship-to-shore cable - 50 ft. · Seaward SS water heater, 6 gallon, 115 VAC/ heat exchanger. · 2 Mast-mounted P&S deck lights · Chart table gooseneck light - red · Brinkman Q-Beam 12V Spotlight, 400,000 CP CANVAS · Two-part full-deck awning/sun-shade (a $1,400 item) · Bimini on SS frame · Helm cover · Sail Cover · Winch covers · SS dodger frame-no canvas STANDING RIGGING · Hood roller furling on head stay · SS wire standing rigging & chain plates · Four (4) each port & stbd. shrouds · Keel-stepped aluminum spar-Exc. Cond. RUNNING RIGGING · Two (2) Lewmar No. 43 two speed self-tailing primary winches w/covers. · Two (2) Lewmar No. 8 single speed mast mount halyard winches. · 2 winch handles · Harken 4:1 ball-bearing mid-boom mainsheet traveler, cabin mounted · Hardware in place / sail cover designed for lazy-jack system. Needs lines. · Genoa tracks with twin-sheet Schaeffer blocks, port and stbd. · Dacron braid sheets · Dacron braid halyards, internal & external, outhaul & topping lift · Aft turning (cheek) blocks port & stbd. SAILS · Footless main sail - new and unused · Original main sail · Genoa head sail - roller furling with UV stripe FRESH WATER TANKS · Polypropylene tank mounted below the stbd. settee, 36 gallons · Polypropylene tank located under port side aft quarter berth, est. 20 gallons, w/ separate deck fillSPARES / EXTRAS / OTHER · Includes 5 Hostar stackable jack stands for off-season layup ($1,000 value) · 4 – 10”x10”x2’ Hickory staging blocks · New Beckson port screens · Tool set in drawer · Hatch WindScoop for ventilation · Stern flagstaff & flag · All manuals, incl. Yanmar · 115VAC Vacuum cleaner · New extra odor-resistant hose for sanitary plumbing · Deck brush, cabin brush and dust pan · Boat hook · Custom compact winter cover scaffolding-ready for tarp (shown in photos) · V-belts, engine hoses, hardware, etc. RECENT UPGRADES INCLUDE · Brand new main sail - never used · Epoxy hull re-faring · Cushions covers removed, cleaned & repaired · Compass serviced · Holding tank seal maintenance, cleanout and sanitizing · New shaft zinc · Bottom paint (9/2014) · Hull polish & wax (9/2014) Work Needed: Woodwork around forward port lights in main salon needs to be repaired/replaced. Bright work: hand rails, cockpit table and taffrail.Price: US $ 26,500Located in Rome, NY on the Erie Canal (accessible to Lake Champlain, the Atlantic Ocean or the Great Lakes). This vessel is sold AS IS, WHERE IS.Not included / Negotiable: 8.5' Zodiac/West Marine dinghy, RU260, with oars, pump, bag, repair kit, plus 3.3 hp Mercury outboard - excellent. $1,200New-in-box Lewmar 1000 Pro-Series 12V Windlass, Stainless Steel. $700Pair (2) of new Lewmar Ocean Series 16CST Self-Tailing Winches, Chromed Bronze. $950 Call: 315-733-7305 (H) Text: 315-368-4939 (C) Email: [email protected] Endeavour 33: http://www.endeavourowners.com/boats/e33/e33brochure.pdf http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=1878 http://sailboatdata.com/view_builder.asp?builder_id=27 http://sailboatdata.com/view_designer.asp?designer_id=162 Zodiac/WM RU-260 Inflatable “Roll-Up” Dinghy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0FSSffq5zM http://www.inriodulce.com/lostandfound/RU260.html Mercury 3.3 hp Outboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLY-tuSCkK4 http://www.mercury-marine.eu/mercury/en/Products/Products.aspx?Model=TwoStroke%203.3 Lewmar Winch 16CST: http://lewmar.com/products.asp?id=8150&lid=25361

Catalina 27 Sailboat, Roller Furling, New Holding, Yamaha Motor, Ready To Sail

Catalina 27 Sailboat, Roller Furling, New Holding, Yamaha Motor, Ready To Sail

Coronado, California

Category Sailboats

Length 27.0

We have a well kept 1978 Catalina 27/SL Masthead Sloop sailboat for sale. The boat has been regularly maintained and sailed to/from Los Angeles all the way down to Mexico. This boat is fully equipped and ready to sail this summer. Some of the extras on this vessel include:-Racing Sails-Roller Furling-Extra Set of Racing Sails-Bimini Top-Custom Outboard Kicker-Inboard to Outboard Swap-Yamaha 4hp Motor(Very Reliable)-Bottom Paint Done 1 1/2 Ago-New Holding Tank and Fittings-Marine VHF Radio-Bottom Recently Cleaned-New Rope and Cordage or Docking/Anchoring-Mainsail Cover-Extra Fuel Tanks and Direct Motor Fuel Line-Life Jackets and Extra Gear-Tiller ExtenderAll paperwork is included with this vessel including the title, insurance and inspection. The boat is registered until December of 2017. The boat is 100% ready to sail, we sail the boat weekly right out of San Diego Harbor. The only reason we are selling, is we are moving up to a larger boat. The interior and exterior of the vessel is largely original with the exception of exterior painting. The only work I see this boat needing is some minor electrical work for navigation lights and top paint/top wood finish in the next couple years. We've only sailed during the day, so it hasn't been required for us. Let me know if you have any questions regarding the vesselThanks Keywords: sailboat, sail boat, california, catalina, colombia, lancer, ericson, san diego, tube, water, ski, dinghy, skiff, boat, wakeboard, mission bay, san diego, water ski, boat, ski boat, sea ray, searay, merc, mercury, water sports, sail, wake, surf, cruising, family fun, paddle, lake, trailer, dual axle, single axle, slip, marina, anchor, maxum, open bow, bayliner, super sport, tower, wakeboard tower, crownline, yamaha, seadoo, honda, outboard, outdrive, mastercraft, malibu, four winns, jet boat, Pontoon, Center console, Aluminum, Sundancer, Fishing, Bowrider, Diesel, Used, Scarab, Houseboat

1971 Catalina 27' Sailboat - Mercury Outboard - Solar Panels - Ready to Sail

1971 Catalina 27' Sailboat - Mercury Outboard - Solar Panels - Ready to Sail

Portland, Oregon

1971 Catalina 27' Sailboat for sale. Fantastic boat with no leaks and a lot of fun to sail. Can sleep 6 when table lowers to create berth. Main sail and jib in good condition 1996 Mercury 15 HP motor (complete bottom reconditioned July 2014) - starts easy and runs great (2) Danforth anchors (1) anchor mount on bow (1) anchor roller on stern (1) New marine grade battery (1) Battery Charger (1) solar panel - installed 2013 (2) New Solar fans (1) Port a potty (4) Life vests (1) CB Radio Several ropes of various lengths mainsail cover tiller cover NEW Uniden QT206-HP 200-Ft. Digital Depth Finder in Aug 2014 New Blue 3-Bow Frame BIMINI in Aug 2014 New custom galley counter with stainless sink - installed in 2014 Required safety gear included: flares, 2 fire extinguishers, and throwable PFD Now the only real drawback on this boat, although it's never affected us because we don't anchor out or sail at night - there is currently no running lights. This Catalina 27 offers standing headroom, shallow draft, ease of sailing, and makes a great low maintenance coastal cruiser. She is currently in a slip on Columbia Way West Marina (Portland, Oregon). Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder Rig Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 26.83' / 8.18m LWL: 21.75' / 6.63m Beam: 8.83' / 2.69m Draft (max.) 4.00' / 1.22m Construct.: Fiber Glass Selling for $4700 OBO - Possible trades Everything to Sail is Aboard and Will Go With the Boat...

1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat, SE Michigan

1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat, SE Michigan

Harrison, Michigan

For sale. 1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat. It is in very good condition and very well equipped. Yanmar 2GM20 diesel that runs great. I took the boat from Lake St Clair to Cedar Point and back this summer. Asking $11,000 or best offer. Willing to consider trades for a 24-27 foot racer. Boat has the following:Self tailing winches, primaryNon self tailing winches cabin topRoller furling genoa with Harken roller furlingAssymetrical spinnakertelescoping whisker poleAutopilotLowrance Elite 5 GPS/Chartplotter/depth(fish finder) including all charts for the US and Canada.VHF radio with remote mic and speaker in the cockpitMostly new lines within the last 2 yearsAll interior cushions in good conditionDodgerhead and holding tankpressure water and hot water heateralcohol stovestorage cradle2 anchorsplenty of fenders and docklineslife jacketsthe well for the remainder of the year and winter storage are paid for, for the boat.

1982 Hunter 37 Cutter Cherubini Sailboat

1982 Hunter 37 Cutter Cherubini Sailboat

Muskegon, Michigan

This is a Buy it now bid, the sale is AS IS, WERE IS, the price is well below market value for a quick sale. Do not bid if you don't want the boat or want to pay for it. This 1982 Hunter is a 37' Cutter Rig, Shoal Draft (4 ft) with a Yanmar Marine (3GMF) Diesel Engine. The Hunter 37c is a very sought after cruiser design. It offers two private staterooms, a large head with separate shower. Full service galley compliments the comfortable salon. Selling below market value for quick sale. This is a U. S. Coast Guard documented boat that includes:• Fresh Water Boat ONLY / No blisters / No soft spots• Jabsco Marine Head (rebuilt, all new hoses & holding tank for black water)• Separate Shower• Hot & Cold Pressure Water• 2 Stainless Steel Fresh Water Holding Tanks (100 Gallon Total)• Microwave Oven• Custom Built Refrigerator/Freezer with 12 Volt Compressor (new & very efficient)• Ice Box (extra storage)• Pressurized Natural Gas Stove/Oven (still have original Kenyon Marine Stove & Pressure Tank that can easily be re-installed)• Marine Electric/Engine Hot Water Heater (presently out, can be re-installed)• JVC AM/FM/CD Radio• 2-way Hand Held Radio• 12-volt Charging System• 2 Power Inverters (1200 & 300)• 4 Newer Batteries (2 House & 2 Engine)• Auto Pilot / Speed / Depth / Rudder Indicator• Edson Pedestal Large Steering Wheel with Danforth Compass• Yanmar 27hp Marine 3 GMF Diesel Engine (strong motor, hours unknown)• Stainless Steel Fuel Tank (44 Gallon)• 2 Anchors• 3 Complete sets of Sails (over 6k in New-Doyle sails(one 137% Genoa, 2 inner sails one light one heavy one full batten main), Used Good Shape-Yankee, & Older Used)• 1 Spinnaker & 1 Drifter• 2 Main Sails with Battens• Cruising Design Roller Furler (The Reefer - r.12)?• Rigid Vang Deluxe (Boom Vang)• Dodger & Sail Covers• Folding Prop -- Martec -- MK III (extra 2 bladed prop)• Lewmar Wenches• Shaul 4' Draft• 6' 4" Headroom• Heavy Duty Cradle• All Safety Equipment (flares and flare gun, life jackets, whistles and such)* Have original nav station table * Have original salon table She is in the water now but will be pulled and stored soon. She is located in Muskegon Lake and can be seen if you email and set a time. She can be pulled and set on the cradle for shipping where she is now. Or she can be pulled and stored for the winter for under $300.00. We can help the new owner with any of these things. Please email for more pics. Or go to: svfreedom37.blogspot.com/ She is listed local and we may pull this ad if she sells. Thanks for looking. On Sep-12-14 at 19:48:28 PDT, seller added the following information: No buyers outside the US and no bidders with less than 20 feedbacks and 100% positive feedbacks without emailing me first.

2005 Hunter 27

2005 Hunter 27

East Haven, Connecticut

Make Hunter

Category Cruiser Boats

2005 Hunter 27 YOU ARE VIEWING FOR SALE A VERY CLEAN 2005 HUNTER 27 SAILBOAT BEING SOLD ON CONSIGNMENT BY DIAMOND MARINE OF CONNECTICUT. THIS CRUISER SHOWS ALMOST NEW, AND THE  OWNERS CHANGE IN LIFESTYLE MAKES HER AVAILABLE AND COMPETITIVELY PRICED. THE HUNTER 27 IS AN EXTRAORDINARY SMART LOOKING PERFORMANCE CRUISER DESIGNED BY GLENN HENDERSON. SHE IS QUICK AND NIMBLE LIKE A DAYSAILOR, BUT CAN SLEEP 6 FOR THE WEEKEND OR LONGER CRUISING. NOVICE SAILORS AND VETERANS ALIKE APPRECIATE A BOAT THAT IS EASY TO SAIL, PACKED WITH EXTRA VALUE AND OFFERS PLENTY OF PERFORMANCE. THE EXCITING HUNTER 27 DELIVERS ALL THAT AND MORE, RESULTING IN AN EXCEPTIONAL WEEKEND CRUISER WITH ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME. THE HUNTER 27'S IMPRESSIVE INTERIOR INCORPORATES A REFRESHING SENCE OF SPACIOUSNESS WITH ITS LARGE SALON AND 6' 2" HEADROOM. OTHER INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS ON THE HUNTER 27 INCLUDE  WOOD CABINETS AND BULKHEADS TRIMMED IN TEAK, AN L-SHAPED STARBOARD GALLEY, FORWARD V-BERTH, PRIVATE AFT CABIN, PLUS A FULLY ENCLOSED HEAD. THE HUNTER 27 ALSO FEATURES VERSATILE SAIL PLAN OPTIONS, ALLOWING YOU TO MAXIMIZE YOUR OWN PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE A YANMAR DIESEL 16 HP FRESHWATER COOLED MOTOR WITH ONLY 160 HOURS, DEPTHSOUNDER, CD STEREO W/ IPOD CONNECTION, COMPASS, VHF RADIO, ROLLING FURLING MAINSAIL, FURLING GENOA, MARINE HEAD, REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL HOT WATER HEATER, BATTERY CHARGER, WALK THRU TRANSOM W/ SWIM LADDER, SWIM LADDER, REMOVABLE HELM SEAT, PRIVATE AFT CABIN (W/ DOUBLE BERTH, HANGING LOCKER, OPENING PORT, OPENING VENTILATION HATCH, 12 V LIGHTING),  SLINGING COMPANIONWAY HATCH, STAINLESS STEEL BOW PULPIT AND MORE.... THE RIGGING IS COMPRISED OF, US SPARS INC. Z 300 MAST WITH FURLING MAIN AND 110 GENOA WITH SCHAEFER SNAPFURL 700 FURLING SYSTEM. AS I STATED EARLIER, THIS 27 IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND READY TO SAIL.  THE BOAT WAS RECENTLY PULLED AND THE BOTTOM RE-COATED WITH FRESH BOTTOM PAINT, AND NOW BACK IN THE WATER. THE HUNTER CAN BE SEEN BY APPOINTMENT. ALL OFFERS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE OWNER. WE ARE DIAMOND MARINE OF CONNECTICUT, IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND ONLY TAKE ON CONSIGNMENT BOATS OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND CONDITION, AND THIS ONE WON'T DISAPPOINT. PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

1986 S2 Yachts 27

1986 S2 Yachts 27

Charleston, South Carolina

Make S2 Yachts

1986 S2 Yachts 27 “CURRENT PRICE” IS A GUIDE.  ALL OFFERS RESPECTFULLY CONSIDERED. General Description The S2 27, built by Tiara Yachts, is one of the most responsive 27's ever produced by a US sailboat builder...perfect for cruising in a cove, daysailing and even overnight trips. Designed by G&S, this model demonstrates excellent quality and workmanship. Actual Condition This well-maintained S2 has been lovingly donated and is ready to sail. This is a fresh water boat and it appears to show extremely well. This is your opportunity to get a wonderful sailing vessel and help a great cause! Don't miss this one...make an offer now! EquipmentA trailer is not included in this sale. Engines Please read Motors and Machinery Disclaimer. Motors and Machinery DisclaimerNo statement of condition can be made regarding motors, engines or machinery, whatsoever. A photo may appear of the engine compartment and machinery, but it is entirely the buyers responsibility to inspect and determine their actual condition. * On occasion we receive unverified information regarding mechanical condition. "Ripple" LAM

1982 47' Formosa Peterson Center Cockpit Cruiser Sailboat

1982 47' Formosa Peterson Center Cockpit Cruiser Sailboat

Key West, Florida

Located on the doorsteps to the Caribbean in Key West Florida.For a full set of pictures and to see some shots from our sailing adventures with the boat visit www.formosa46.com Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Known around the world as one of the fastest center cockpits ever built, this Doug Peterson design offers the offshore cruising layout with a comfortable aft cabin with separate cockpit access as well salon entrance.The forward cabin offers a large V Berth, and Queen size berth in Master, both staterooms offer private adjacent Head Compartments with showers. She is a well maintained example of the beautiful Old World Craftsmanship in the cabinetry and joinery in the varnished teak interior.Bear Sniff has had a multitude of updates including Electronics and Instruments, 500W Wind Generator, Recently Varnished Deck Woodwork, Life Raft, RIB Dinghy With Engine, Asymmetrical Spinnaker, Complete New Running Rigging, New Heads, All Sails Reinforced for Cruising, New Antifouling New Thru Hull Valves, Updated mechanicals and all winches professionally serviced.Please see full specs below for complete details. Bear Sniff is powered by a Ford Lehman 2712E Engine, has Marine 16KBTU Reverse Cycle AC, can sleep six and is a fine example of a world cruiser, or Spacious Liveaboard. With her abundant number of recent upgrades Bear Sniff is a much desired cruiser.Bear Sniff features an offshore curising layout with a comfortable aft cabin with a separate cockpit access hatch as well a salon entrance. The Aft cabin includes a head with shower to port and a spacious double berth.The forward cabin is a large V-Berth with a second head located to port just aft of the cabin with plenty of storage opposite. The Nav Station is located at the aft starboard corner of the salon.The L Shaped Galley is opposite with tile countertops, and the folding dining table seats six, extending the length of the salon. Port and Starboard are comfortable settees that can double as berths. The excellent craftsmanship is apparent in the lovely varnished teak interior throughout plus teak and holly sole. DimensionsLOA: 47 ft 1 inBeam: 13 ft 0 inLWL: 40 ft 0 inLength on Deck: 47 ft 1 inMinimum Draft: 6 ft 3 inMaximum Draft: 6 ft 3 inDisplacement: 33000 lbsBallast: 11330 lbs EnginesEngine 1:Engine Brand: Ford LehmanEngine Model: 2712EEngine Type: InboardEngine/Fuel Type: DieselEngine(s) Total Power: 80 HPTanksFresh Water Tanks: (150 Gallons)Fuel Tanks: (100 Gallons)Holding Tanks: (20 Gallons)AccommodationsNumber of single berths: 2Number of double berths: 2Number of cabins: 2Number of heads: 2Outside Equipment/ExtrasTotal Liferaft Capacity: 6Manual windlassGalleyMicrowave Oven Kenyon Marine Stove with Oven12V Refrigeration with frost condenser & Super cool Air cooled compressorHot/Cold Pressure Fresh WaterFull Kitchen UtensilsNew Water Pressure Pump(2) Vacuum CleanersNew Potable Water Filter(4) Cabin FansRoom Air Filter(4) Cabin Pillows(4)Sets of Blankets & PillowsFull Galleyware of pots, plates, cups etc.(2) Deep S/S Sinks Electrical8KW 110V Westerbeke Genset (rebuilt 2006) New 500 Watt Wind Generator & Battery Charger (not fitted) 110V to 12V Electrical Panel rewired Dec 2012NEW 20 amp Smart Battery Charger(2) Group 29 House BatteriesGroup 29 Engine Start BatteriesGroup 27 Gen-Set Battery(2) 30 amp Shore Power CordsBluetooth Stereo12V & 110V Electrical Panel Recently Rewired(4) Cabin Fans (not fitted) ElectronicsEPIRBAIS & DSC VHF and New AntennaeRaymarine Smart Pilot and Hydraulic Autohelm UnitNew Icom Backup VHF M 35 w/New Whip AntennaeMast Antennae Replaced 9-13Raymarine Autopilot (hydraulic drive)NEW 2012 Lowrance HDS-7 Chart Plotter w/ High Resolution Depth SounderRaymarine i70 Smart Display Control UnitB & G Wind, speed, Depth InstrumentsRadar Reflector26” LCD TVBluetooth Stereo/CD PlayerDeckHull antifouled and all anodes replaced (Sept 2013) Danforth Anchor#45 Delta AnchorCQR AnchorSmall Danforth Dinghy AnchorRIB Dinghy w/ 2.5hp EngineFoot Pump for DinghyManual Simpson Lawrence WindlassCockpit TableCockpit PillowsCockpit SpeakersCaptains Chair PillowSix person Offshore Life Raft(2) Inflating offshore Life Jacket w/ Harness(2) Inflating Coastal Life Jackets(2) HarnessesOne set of jacking straps(4) Thru-Hull Valves Replaced 2013All Deck Woodwork re-oiled Sept 2013(4) Sets of Strobe Lights, Whistles, Sea Dye, Glow SticksFull set of Flares, including Flare Gun, Flag & Spare Cartridges(3) NEW Fire Extinguishers(1) New Safety DrogueBimini(5) FendersBarge BoardNumerous Ropes & SheetsBinocularsHammockSails & RiggingComplete New Running Rigging Professionally replaced and installed Dec 2012 Full Batten Quantum Mainsail New 2006, reinforced Dec. 2012 for cruising w/deep second reef point130% Quantum Genoa New 2006, reinforced Dec. 2012Staysail (excellent condition)Asymmetrical spinnaker & BagComplete New Running RiggingSail CoverHarken Roller Furling(4) Winch HandlesS/S Standing RiggingALLWINCHES PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED DEC 2012(2) Barient 32 Two Speed Primary Winches(2) Barlow 25 Two Speed Winches one on Combing, one on Coachhouse(3) Barient 21 Two Speed Winch on Combing(4) Barlow 25 Two Speed Mainsheet WinchBarlow 20, 21, and Aqualast 22 Two Speed Winches on MastEngines & Mechanical80HP Ford Lehman engine7 amp Altenator(2) Fuel Tanks w/Racor Oil/Water Separator (approx 100 gal)(3) Water Tanks (approx 200 gallonsHolding Tank (approx. 30 gallon)Recently refurbished Water Pump Sept. 2013Oil & Filters Changed Every 100 hoursManual and Automatic bilge Pumps110V Air Conditioning(2) Heads Replaced Dec 2012(3) Portable Diesel Tanks(1) Gas TankOil Vacuum PumpMacerator Pump$3000 Full Set of Tools for everything you want to do on boardNumerous Spares (Screws, washers, rope, cable, bilge pumps, impellors, fixtures etc)Full Set of Spare Oil, Fuel, & Water Filters Contact me for a full list of equipment not included in the sale. Mainly personal effects etc. If you have any questions or wish to arrange an inspection feel free to contact me to discuss.________________________________________________________________________________ In answer to the many of the questions posed to me here are a few more details:- I've owned the boat for two years. Initially it was purchased in Houston with big plans to sail the Caribbean but life unfortunately got in the way. During that time I've refit many of the items on the boat and this is outlined above.- Yes the boat can be viewed in Key West, Florida, USA. For those that are interested message me and I'll give you the contact details of my local Key West broker.- The boat is currently Australian registered but will be de-registered as part of the sale. So the new owner can get the boat re-registered with the USCG.- Yes the boat is capable of offshore voyages, but no I wouldn't jump in this tomorrow and sail across the Pacific. Not due to any structural fault in the boat. I would add better water storage, a water maker, fit the wind vane, purchase some spare sails, fit a full bimini cover etc. before committing to such a voyage. Of course you would want to have had a lot of experience offshore before crossing the North Atlantic.- More images of the boat and the trips we've taken can be found at www.formosa46.com- No I will not trade for another boat unless someone has a similar size/condition vessel in Australia.- Yes the price is negotiable within reason as are the sale terms. Please contact me to discuss.- The boat is very well equipped with all the safety gear you could ever hope for and is in a good condition.

1982 S2 8.5A 28 foot Sailboat with Inboard Yanmar Diesel - In Racine Wisconsin

1982 S2 8.5A 28 foot Sailboat with Inboard Yanmar Diesel - In Racine Wisconsin

Racine, Wisconsin

Length 28.0

**** PLEASE NOTE: Because of the relatively low BUY IT NOW price, payment will be due within 24 hours via paypal. I will send you a paypal invoice after a successful "BUY IT NOW" or an accepted offer. Please only buy or offer if you have positive feedback. Your buy it now or offer constitutes a binding agreement to purchase so please ask questions BEFORE clicking "BUY IT NOW" or making an offer. After receiving your payment I will overnight you the title or meet you in person depending on timing and my availability.**** Very Nice S2 8.5A (28ft) for sale in Racine Wisconsin. I'm expecting a second child soon and really don't want to sell this excellent great lakes cruiser. Clean and clear Wisconsin title.Tiller steering. (always my preference)Inboard Yanmar diesel is extremely clean and fuel efficient. Recent full Yanmar service checkout since boat was last launched.Furling headsail in good shape. Newer mainsail in excellent shape.New Raymarine autopilot professionally installed. Shore power and long power cable. Halyards in good shape.New marine head and holding tank (never used). Chainplates recently professionally rebedded by boatyard. Interior in excellent shape.Solid fiberglass hull. All tabbed in joinery in excellent shape. Cored deck with NO soft spots. Very large cockpit.Includes steel cradle as well. I looked at everything in this size and price range in the lower half of lake Michigan for two years and this is the nicest boat I could find by leaps and bounds. Solid turnkey value. Launch is all ready paid for with the boat yard. You can be in the water tomorrow. No better deal can be found on solid and ready to sail Great Lakes cruiser with a clean inboard diesel - it is just time for me to move it along. Currently out of the water at Racine Riverside Marina in Racine, WI. Summer storage is paid through the end of this month and a launch is included in the purchase. If you chose not to launch until next season the storage rates at the Marina for winter are extremely reasonable and the pre-paid launch will still be yours come next summer. Here is a Review from "Practical Sailor" S2 8.5 MeterThe 8.5 is good for cruising the coasts in comfort and style--as long as you like the modern look.When Leon Slikkers founded S2 Yachts in 1973, much of the attention to detail that had previously characterized Slickcraft powerboats—Slikkers’ earlier boatbuilding venture— traveled with him to the new boatbuilding company. In the 13 years S2 sailboats were in production (S2 still makes powerboats), the company produced a variety of modern cruising designs from the board of Arthur Edmunds, all characterized by longish fin keels, freestanding spade rudders, straight sheerlines, and a staggering variety of draft options and cockpit locations. In the early ’80s, S2 reached more for the performance market with the Grand Slam series of small boats, and the 10.3 “offshore racer-cruiser.” These higher performance boats were designed by Scott Graham and Eric Schlageter, well known for their MORC and smaller IOR designs.The S2 8.5 is a 28-footer cast in the company’s traditional mold. Her hull dimensions, sail area, displacement, and general design characteristics put her square in the middle of the modern 28-footers such as the Tanzer 8.5, Newport 28, O’Day 28, and the Pearson 28.The boat’s styling is conventionally modern. She has a fairly straight sheer, fairly high freeboard, and low, raked cabin trunk with dark tinted flush ports. Production of the 8.5 ran from 1981 to 1983. The boat was replaced by the similar S2 8.6, which continued until S2 stopped making sailboats in 1986.ConstructionThe hull of the S2 8.5 is a solid hand layup. Glasswork is excellent, and is noted by owners as one of the main considerations in buying the boat. Gelcoat quality is excellent.Slight roving printthrough is evident, but it is not objectionable. Minor hard spots are visible in the topsides, probably caused by the attachment of interior furniture and bulkheads.The deck molding is cored with end grain balsa, giving a solid feel underfoot as well as providing reasonable insulating properties.S2’s hull-to-deck joint is the basic type that we would like to see adopted throughout the industry. The hull molding has an inward-turning flange, onto which the deck molding is dropped. The joint is bedded in flexible sealant, and through bolted on six inch intervals by bolts passing through the full length slotted aluminum toerail. The joint is also through bolted across the stem.All deck hardware is properly through bolted, although pulpits, cleats, and winches merely use nuts and washers on the underside of the deck, rather than the aluminum or stainless steel backing plates we prefer.Another feature of the hull-to-deck joint is a heavy, semi-rigid vinyl rubrail at the sheerline, quite aptly termed a “crash rubrail” by S2. This will go a long way toward absorbing the shock of the inevitable encounters with docks and the other hard objects that seem to be attracted to the topsides of the typical sailboat. Although this rail is black when the boat is new, it had dulled to a chalky gray on older S2’s we examined.The builder advertises “bronze seacocks on all through hull fittings.” These are not traditional tapered plug seacocks, but are ball valves mounted directly to through hull fittings. A proper seacock—whether it uses a ball valve or a tapered plug—has a heavy flange to allow through bolting to the hull. This is an important safety feature. Should a valve seize, it may become necessary to apply a great deal of leverage to the handle in order to open or close the valve. The deeply threaded through hull stem can easily break under these conditions, and more than one boat has been lost in this manner.We also suggest that seacocks be installed on the cockpit drain scuppers and the bilge pump outlet, both of which may be under water while the boat is sailing. Light air performance would benefit by the fairing in of the through hull fittings, particularly the head intake and discharge, both of which are far enough forward to have a significant effect on water flow past the hull.Ballast is a 3,000 pound lead casting, epoxied inside a hollow keel shell. We prefer an external lead casting bolted to the hull for its shock-absorbing qualities and ease of repair. This preference was reinforced recently when we examined an old Bristol 27 just sold by a friend. The surveyor noticed dampness near the bottom of the leading edge of the keel, which showed slight external damage. Probing the loose putty revealed some abrasion of the glass keel molding. In order to sell the boat, it was necessary to grind away a large portion of the glass at the front of the keel, dry out the ballast, and reglass the lead—a job that took several days of work and cost our friend a fair chunk of money.Much of the boat’s interior structure is plywood, glassed to the hull. Fillet bonding is neat and workmanlike with no rough edges to be found.Chainplates are conventional stainless steel flat bar, bolted to bulkheads and plywood gussets in the main cabin. These are properly backed with stainless steel pads. Due to the fact that the hull is lined throughout with a carpet-like synthetic material, it is not possible to examine the bonding of the chainplate knees to the hull. The stemhead fitting is a stainless steel weldment, through bolted to the deck and hull and reinforced inside the hull with a stainless steel gusset to prevent deflection of the deck from the pull aft of the headstay. We’d like to see a metal backup pad behind this fitting rather than the washers which are used.General construction is thoughtful and well executed, with excellent glasswork, a strong and simple hull-to-deck joint, and reasonably installed hardware and fittings.Handling Under PowerAlthough some early models of the 8.5 used a seven horsepower BMW diesel, the 1982 version employs an eight horsepower Yanmar. These small Yanmars are quite impressive, light in weight and far smoother than the company’s older rockcrushers.Because of the high freeboard and considerable windage of the 8.5, the standard engine is the absolute minimum power plant for the boat. Recognizing this fact, the company offered a 15 horsepower, two-cylinder Yanmar as an option. For another 75 pounds and $1,150, we would want this option on the boat if the ability to get places under power is a real consideration.The extra fuel consumption of the larger engine will scarcely be noticed. The 18 gallon aluminum fuel tank will probably give a range under power of over 250 miles—more than adequate for a 28 foot cruising boat.The fuel tank is located under the cockpit and is securely mounted and properly grounded. There is an easily reached fuel shut off between the engine and tank. Unfortunately, the fuel fill is located in the cockpit sole. Spilled diesel oil turns even the best fiberglass nonskid into an ice skating rink. Fuel fills should be located on deck, where spills can be efficiently washed away.Engine access is via a large removable panel on the inboard face of the quarterberth. This panel lacks any kind of handhold to make it easily removable, which will discourage regular checking of the engine oil. The top companionway step also removes for access, but it’s a long reach to the dipstick.There is no oil pan under the engine. It will be necessary to be very careful when changing oil to keep the bilge clean. We have yet to see anyone change oil and filters on a boat engine without spilling something.With the quarterberth panel removed, access for routine service is excellent. The quarterberth has remarkable headroom over, so that the mechanic will not feel like a trapped spelunker after a half hour of work. Engine removal will require some joinerwork disassembly.Handling Under SailThe S2 8.5 is no slug under sail. Her PHRF rating of 174 to 180 compares very favorably to other boats of her size and type. The Sabre 28, for example, has a rating of 198. The Pearson 28 about 195, and the O’Day 28 about 198.Part of this is no doubt due to the fact that the standard sails on the boat come from the North loft. While North’s OEM sails may not be the vertical cut Mylar-Kevlar wonders that adorn custom boats, they’re a lot better than most.S2 now uses Hall spars. The simple masthead rig is extremely clean, with airfoil spreaders and internal tangs. The boom features an internal outhaul and provision for two internally-led reefing lines, with cam cleats at the forward end of the boom.The deck-stepped mast is mounted in a stainless steel deck plate incorporating plenty of holes for the attachment of blocks. Halyards and Cunningham lead aft along the cabin house top to a pair of Lewmar #8 winches. Lewmar #16s are optional, but hardly necessary.The main is controlled by a six-part Harken rig mounted on the end of the boom, and a Kenyon traveler mounted on the aft cockpit coaming. This will work fine with the tiller-steered version of the boat. With wheel steering, the mainsheet is likely to be a nuisance to the helmsman.Because of the end-of-boom sheeting, a boom vang will be essential for full mainsail control. Ironically, the boat’s drawings show almost mid-boom sheeting, with the traveler mounted on the bridgedeck at the forward end of the cockpit. This is probably a better arrangement, although it heavily loads the center of the boom and requires more sheeting force.Owners of 8.5s have little but praise for the interior of the boat. The cabin has a wide feeling, created by pushing everything outboard. The “chart area” on the plan is a myth, as far as we can tell.Despite the fact that the shrouds are set well in from the rail, the boat lacks inboard headsail tracks. Rather, you are limited to snatch blocks shackled to the toerail track. A six-foot piece of track set inboard of the rail would be a useful addition.Standard headsail sheet winches are two-speed Lewmar #30s. Options include both larger winches and self-tailers, both of which are worth considering for either racing or cruising. The cockpit coamings are wide enough for mounting larger primaries and secondaries.The high-quality rig and sails add to the price of the S2, but they are additions well worth the cost.Deck LayoutThe deck layout of the 8.5 is clean and functional, with no toe stubbers to catch you unawares. There are two foredeck mooring cleats, but no bow chocks. The necessity to lead an anchor line well off the boat’s centerline, coupled with high freeboard forward, is likely to result in a boat which sails around on her anchor or mooring. The 8.5 has a pair of wide stainless steel chafing strips at the bow which will greatly protect the deck from the chafe of the anchor line.The 8.5’s foredeck anchor well is one of the best we’ve seen. It is shallow—just deep enough to hold an anchor and adequate rode. There are double scuppers, which offer less likelihood of clogging. The lid is held on by a full-length piano hinge, and there is a positive latch.The shallow locker well above the waterline means that water is less likely to enter through the scuppers, which can be a real problem with a deep anchor well. When the bow pitches into waves, a deep anchor well can fill with water, and if the scuppers clog with debris, you can find yourself sailing around with several hundred pounds of extra weight in the worst possible position. There is no provision for securing the bitter end of the anchor rode, but a big galvanized eyebolt installed in the well by the owner will solve that one.The running lights leave something to be desired. Their location at deck level just aft of the stem makes them vulnerable to damage when handling ground tackle. We much prefer an international style bicolor mounted on the pulpit, another two feet off the water: easier to see, and out of the way. Wiring for the running lights is exposed in the anchor well, and should be secured out of the way.A recessed teak handrail runs the full length of the cabin trunk, serving the dual function of heavy weather handhold and cabin trim piece. Its shape makes it far easier to oil or varnish than the conventional round handrail, although the wide, flat section seems somewhat awkward after years of grabbing round rails.The 8.5’s cockpit is the maximum size we’d want to see on a boat of this size. The T-shape is designed to accommodate the optional wheel steerer, yielding a somewhat odd layout for the tiller-steered version. A bench seat spans the aft end of the cockpit. Although this makes good seating in port, we doubt that you’d want anyone sitting there under sail: too much weight in the end of the boat. It does make a natural helmsman’s seat for wheel steering.The engine controls and instrument panel are also located at the aft end of the cockpit, and are basically inaccessible to the helmsman of a tiller-steered version.There are two lifting lids in the aft cockpit bench, giving access to a cavernous space under the cockpit. To be useful, dacron bags should be fitted to the inside of these lockers. Then, they’ll be handy stowage for spare sheets and blocks.There are comfortable contoured seats along each side of the cockpit, with a huge locker under the port seat. Although plywood pen boards somewhat separate this locker from the engine space under the cockpit, it would be far too easy for deeply piled junk to get knocked over the board and into the engine. This locker should be partitioned into smaller spaces unless it is to be used exclusively as a sail locker.The battery boxes, fitted at the forward end of the locker, could benefit from plywood or fiberglass lids to keep battery acid off gear which might find its way onto the batteries. The box is designed to take two batteries—one battery is standard—stored in plastic containers. A single lid covering the whole box would be more efficient.The huge cockpit will accommodate up to six for sailing, and eight for in-port partying. The cockpit seat bottoms are contoured, and the cockpit coamings slope outboard for more comfortable seating. However, the seats are both too narrow and too short for sleeping.The forward end of the cockpit is protected by a narrow bridgedeck. However, the cockpit coatings extend a full foot above the level of the bridgedeck, To block the companionway to the level of the top of the coamings will require leaving two of the three drop boards in place when sailing.Although there is moderate taper to the sides of the companionway, making it easier to remove the drop boards, it is still necessary to lift each board about five inches before it can be removed. This is far safer than many tapered companionways, where boards practically fall out if you look at them wrong. The companionway slide is one of the best we’ve seen. It’s a contoured piece of acrylic fitted with a convenient grabrail. It slides easily in extruded aluminum channels, and is fitted with a fiberglass storm hood. As on many boats, the aft cabin bulkhead slopes forward, rendering it impossible to leave the drop boards out for ventilation when it rains.BelowdecksOwners consistently praise the interior design and finishing of S2 sailboats. From looking at the 8.5, it’s pretty easy to see why.There are no exposed interior fiberglass surfaces except the head floor pan molding. The hull and cabin overhead are lined with a carpet-like synthetic fabric. While this will undoubtedly cut down on condensation, we at first wondered how this fabric would hold up over time. Inevitably, the hull liner and even the overhead will get wet. In freshwater areas, this is no problem. The water will eventually evaporate. In salt water, however, wet fabric never seems to dry. Salt draws moisture like a magnet draws steel. Since first seeing this boat, however, we’ve had good experiences with the fabric. Be sure, however, to get a good wet-or-dry vacuum to keep it clean.Interior layout is fairly conventional, with Vberths forward, and immediately aft, a full width head. The head can be closed off from both the forward cabin and the main cabin with solid doors—a real luxury in a boat this size. There is a large hanging locker in the head, and reasonable storage space for toilet articles.The word for the main cabin is “wide,” with the settees pushed as far outboard as they can go. Décor is a little heavy on the teak for our taste, but it is one of the better coordinated interiors we have seen. S2 had a good interior decorator.A fold-down dining table seats four. When folded against the bulkhead, it is held in place by a single latch, which makes us nervous.Neither settee is full length. The foot of the port settee runs under the galley counter, making it long enough for sleeping, although your feet may feel a little claustrophobic in the tiny footwell.The starboard settee is an unusual configuration. The aftermost 12" of the settee folds up to form an arm rest, leaving a gap between the end of the settee and the head of the quarterberth.Inexplicably, this gap is referred to on the accommodation plan as a “charting area,” although there is neither a standard nor an optional chart table. It’s sort of like the designer ran out of energy before completing the interior design.Over the non-existent “charting area” is the best electrical panel we’ve seen on a 28 foot boat. The panel has a locking battery switch, battery test meter, and a panel with room for 14 circuit breakers, although only half are installed on the standard boat.The space is welcome, since with the proliferation of marine electronics most electrical panels are woefully inadequate.Most quarterberths tend to induce claustrophobia. That of the 8.5 is more likely to exacerbate any tendencies you might have to agoraphobia. At last, a quarterberth which will not give you a concussion when you sit bolt upright in the middle of the night after your neighbor drags down on you in a wind shift.The standard main cabin sole is carpet-covered fiberglass. For an additional $325, teak and holly was available for the traditionalist. We’d want it. Unfortunately there is no access to the bilge in the main cabin. None. This is inexcusable, and could be dangerous. A few hours with a saber saw should solve this rather basic problem.The galley is workable and accessible, with no awkward posturing required to do the dishes. The sink gets an A+. It is a full nine inches deep, is large enough to take a frying pan, and mounted close to the centerline.In contrast, the icebox gets a C-. It is larger than normal on a boat of this size, but it drains to the bilge, has a poorly insulated top, and a tiny, uninsulated hatch without a trace of a gasket. Boo.Because of limited counter space, the two burner Kenyon alcohol stove is mounted athwartships, rather than fore and aft. This means that the stove cannot be gimballed, and that it is necessary to reach across the inboard burner to reach the outboard one. Given the fact that countertop gimballed stoves are usually dangerous, the lack of gimballing doesn’t bother us much. What does bother us is that if you want to upgrade the stove to something more functional, the limited space allocated will stretch your ingenuity.A fold down table at the end of the galley counter gives additional counter space, but it must be left up in order to use the port settee for sleeping.Roominess, excellent execution, and good color coordination are trademarks of the interiors of all S2s, and the 8.5 fits well into this enviable tradition.ConclusionsThe S2 8.5 is a good boat for cruising the Great Lakes or any coast in comfort and a certain amount of style. Her appearance may be a little modern for traditionalists, with her straight sheer and European-style cabin windows.Pricey? Yes, but when you look at the things that go into the boat—the rig, good sails, and a comfortable, well finished interior—the price may seem a bit less painful. You still pay for what you get.

New Hunter 18 Sailboat and Trailer Strictly Sail Inc,  Cincinnati, Ohio

New Hunter 18 Sailboat and Trailer Strictly Sail Inc, Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Classic Collectible1938 Hull #1 24' 6

Classic Collectible1938 Hull #1 24' 6" Typhoon Wooden Sailboat - Winthrop Warner

Port Hueneme, California

1938 Hull #1 24' 6" Typhoon Wooden Sailboat Designed by Naval Architect Winthrop Warner / Built by Whitaker Marine This is Hull #1 documented as "Typhoon". She is a beautiful example of a compact, full keel, blue water yacht. Her distinctive lines and fine workmanship is evident throughout. Typhoon was restored. She yearns for an owner who can fully appreciate her legacy, with a strong desire to sail her often and continue to giver her TLC as she needs it! Specs 1938 Winthrop Warner 24' 6" Wooden Sloop Sailboat - recently restored Boat Name: Typhoon (Documented, same name as plans) Hull Year: 1938 Hull#: 1 (The first, the original and the construction was overseen by Winthrop Warner) Manufacturer: Whitaker Marine Company (East Hartford Conneticut.) Model: Typhoon Length 24' 6" Feet * Lying In Oxnard , California * Hull Material: Stem White Oak, Double Planked w/ Philipine Mahogany Wood Fiberglass + Epoxy Glue Barrier * Engine/Fuel Type: Single Diesel (Rebuilt < 200 hrs.) Additional Specs, Equipment and Information: Builder/Designer Builder: Winthrop Warner (Naval Architect) Dimensions LOA: 24' 6" LWL: 20' 4? Beam: 9' (Tip to Tip 33' 6" - Boomkin to Bowsprit) Displacement: 11,500 lbs Draft: 4' 10? Bridge Clearance: 5'5" Ballast: 3,500 lbs (Iron Keel) Engines Engine(s): Yanmar Engine(s) HP: 30 Engine Model: 3GM30F Hours: Est.140 Cruising Speed: 5 kts Recently rebuilt. $6000+ invested. No expense spared. Injectors, fuel pump, crank turned, professional complete assembly all new Yanmar parts! All receipts on boat Mechanical Bilge Pump: Manual Urchin & Electric Rule 1500 w/ float switch Steering - Wooden Wheel Worm Gear Fuel System Fuel: 25 Gallons Diesel (Tin Lined Copper) Shut-off valves under lazerette. Single Racor Fuel Filter. Marine Grade Fuel Hoses. Cabin Sole Solid Teak, professionally installed in 2005. Galley Fuel Shipmate Wood, Charcoal. Stove w/ Alcohol Adapter is not included in sale. No dinghy included. Fresh Water System Water: 15 gallons (Copper) Manual Original Bronze Sink Hand Pump. Bronze Seacocks. Sanitation System Toilet Jabsco, discharge for overboard . Shower / Hanging Wet Locker with with manual overboard pump. (5' headroom) Accommodations The interior is very spacious for a boat this size due to her generous 9' beam. My wife and I have found her to be a comfortable cruiser for both costal and offshore adventures. She has an impressive amount of storage and we recently purchased a brand new Shipmate wood stove which includes a bronze alcohol burner to bring her back to her original glory. Typhoon features a traditional yacht interior, white paint and varnished Mahogany througout. Her sole is soild teak She also has ample ventilation. * Sleeps 4 in 3 berths * Bronze opening ports - (6) * Cockpit cushions (blue) Galley Equipment Galley is located on the port side and is offers ample space for serious chefs. * Large Icebox * Original Bronze Handpumps (working perfectly) * Stainless Steel sink Electronics * Yanmar Engine Instrument gauges Electrical Battery Switch. Batteries: House: (2) 12v Group 27 AGM (100 Amp hours each 200 total) Engine: (1) 550 Cranking Amp Lead Acid Starter Charger: ProTech 1220i 20amp Xantrex Link Pro Battery Monitor Horizon VHF Radio Control Panel: Perko12v DC OCR LED Mastlight w/ strobe and photo diode ABYC Approved Wiring Deck Hardware and Rigging Sloop rigged double spreader New 1×19 Stainless standing rigging w/ New Nav-Tec Norseman SS end fittings and bronze turnbuckles Bronze Chainplates The deck is teak w/ marine plywood which was replaced. Solid Fir spars (varnished) 20# CQR Anchor + 15' 5/16" Chain & 250' 3/4" Line Jib Sheet Track Winches: 3 Merriman Bronze Mahogany fordeck and lazarette hatches; sliding Mahogany companionway hatch Lifeline Stanchion sockets Bronze bolted to deck & bulwarks Sails (376 Sq Ft.) * Working Jib - Good * Yankee - Condition Good * Mainsail - Condition Good *All Recently Professionall Repaired Photos *Shipmate Stove and heat shield not included in sale! *Shipmate Stove and heat shield not included in sale! Typhoon and the people we met treated us like royalty, rolling out the Red Carpet. Major 86's Restoration She had a major restoration on her in 1986 and received new mahogany shear planks, mahogany transom planks, deck beams, teak over plywood deck, mahogany gunwale planks, reinstalled bowsprit, new dawg house, and interior. Detailed Condition Report Some time in early 2000’s she was improperly stored inside a warehouse on the east coat for wintering, and it was to warm. She showed signs of plank separation as would be expected. At that point a decision was made (not by me, some other owner?) to lay a fiberglass sheath over the planks. I don’t know why they didn’t simply repack the planks and float her. Important: I drilled a new thru hole for the Bronze Depth transducer in 2007 and the wood was perfect. No water damage, no sogginess, no mold it was like brand new wood. I have never had a problem with her, and amazingly enough she is drier than the newer plastic boat I own. If you wanted to, you could remove the fiberglass barrier which was attached with Epoxy glue and restore her original wood planking finish. I considered it myself, but never got around to it. Shipping If you decide to ship her, we can assist you in hauling the boat out, stepping the mast, securing all items and supervise her loading on a properly setup and permitted delivery truck. There would be 2 sets of costs which are not included in the auction! 1) The first set of costs are the boat yards. This includes the haul out fees, and crane fees required to load the boat on the truck, plus removal of the mast which requires a crane and one additional hired, qualified boat hand. Estimated $1200. 2) The second set of fees is for the Owner's agent to supervise and assist in the complete process. $600 The acutal hiring / contracting of the shipping company would be soley the buyer's responsibility. Those costs vary, but shipping it back to the East Coast will most likely cost about $5K when all is said and done. Survey If you require a survey with a haul out, the yard fees will be an estimate $400 for the first day, then additional fees for layaway days thereafter. Although if the surveyor is scheduled correctly, it shouldn't require more than one day. There will also be a $250 fee for the captain reuired to move the boat to the haulout ramp, and back. The cost of the surveyor can vary, estimated cost of at least $300 - $500. The whole proposition estimated $1000 -1200. Generally the buyer selects a surveyor to ensure there is no bias to the owner in the report. The survey is paid for by the potential buyer. Special Notes The Shipmate Wood Stove & Heat Shield are not inlcuded in the sale and the oil lamp featured in the pictures is not included. A simple inexpensive alcohol or propane stove can be installed if you desire. Sale & Payment Terms The boat is sold as is with not warranty, and all sales are final. We accept a bank check, cashiers check or cash. The deposit must be paid at the completion of the auction through Ebay via CC or PayPal. The final payment will be held until the payment clears. A personal check can take up to 14 business days. A cashier's check will now require a 3 day hold due to the massive fraud using them. Upon completion of payment clearance, we will issue the buyer the Federal Documentaion with our authorized notary required, via Fed Ex mailer. If our assistance is required to haul the boat, step the mast, and assist the truck driver, these fees can be included in the initial payment or you can wait until after you receive the Federal Title Docs, and then issue another payment to cover these costs. All yard fees are to be paid directly to them. Our preferred yard is Channel Islands Boat Yard. They have pulled Typhoon many times, and are the cheapest, closest yard in town. Slip Fees The boat is currently on a county slip in Oxnard. It is possible they might allow it to be transfered to the new owner, but no guarantee. You will have to fill out all the appropriate applications, etc. The current slip rent is $372 per month. We can assist you and leave it under our name, if you continue to make the additional monthly payments until you can successfully apply, or have the boat moved. If the sale occurs before the next month's payment is due, there is no charge to you until the next month's payment is required. We also pay $30 a month to have the bottom cleaned, and $20 per month to have the topside cleaned. You can continue paying this fee, or we can cancel it, it is up to you once the boat is yours.

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Nor'sea 27

Nor'sea 27 is a 27 ′ 8 ″ / 8.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Lyle C. Hess and built by Nor'Sea Marine starting in 1976.

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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)

From BlueWaterBoats.org :

The Nor’Sea 27 is a small but rugged pocket-cruiser with live-aboard comfort and seaworthiness at the heart of her design. Designer Lyle Hess best known for designing Lynn and Larry Pardey’s bluewater cruising yachts Seraffyn and Taleisin was approached with the challenging brief to design a heavy weather, long distance cruiser which could be legally trailerable. Unfazed, Hess came up with this tough and traditionally styled 27-foot double-ender which is transportable between oceans if not strictly trailerable.

According to Lyle Hess “any boat that points her bow out to sea should be designed so that the crew need not worry about a safe return–no matter what tricks the weather may play”. And with four circumnavigations and more than 160 Pacific and Atlantic crossings under her hull, the Nor’Sea 27 is testament to this philosophy.

Since its introduction in 1977, the little cruiser has gained a cult following. In total around 450 have been built and production continues to the present day.

One day in the 1960’s a young man named Larry Pardey bought a set of yacht plans from designer Lyle Hess. The boat design was a Renegade of Newport. Using the plans he built his own boat Seraffyn and set off cruising with his new wife Lin. Lin and Larry went on to become well known amongst the cruising fraternity through the books they wrote and in doing so introduced the wider world to Hess and of course the Renegade design.

Through the popularity of the Renegade, Hess was approached by Dean Wixom, president of Heritage Marine. At the time Wixom was making the rounds between designers looking for a cruiser that could withstand the heaviest of offshore weather while still be legally trailerable. The idea being that big-boat seaworthiness combined with ease of overland transport would open up some pretty interesting cruising grounds to sailors who had limited time on their hands. Hess was the only designer game enough to take up the challenge and the Nor’Sea 27 was the outcome.

The Nor’Sea 27 was introduced in 1977 by Heritage Marine in a makeshift plant in Southern California. It was a design Wixom loved and three years later built his own boat Chinook (hull #77) on which he lived aboard for 10 years while logging more than 30,000 miles. His company, Heritage Marine, was sold to Bob Eeg who renamed the company Nor’Sea Yachts and has continued production to this day. Over 450 boats have been built so far.

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The Nor’Sea 27 is a heavily-rigged sloop with moderate displacement, a shoal draft of 3” 10’ and the 8ft beam which allows trailering without a permit. On the early boats ballast packages of standard (2500 lbs) and heavy (3000 lbs) were offered but since 1980 all boats have 3100 lbs of encapsulated lead ballast.

Hess drew inspiration from the Norwegian Spitzgatter for the traditional double-ended profile that Dean Wixom was seeking, with a wide curvy canoe stern accentuated by the upward sweep of the lapstrakes and a sweet, springy sheerline.  Below the waterline any resemblance to the Spitzgatter ends with a full keel with forefoot cutaway that is fast and modern. Her lines are clean and pleasing, Wixom goes as far as claiming the hull is the most beautiful he has seen on a small cruiser.

The interesting thing about the Nor’Sea 27 and one that distinguishes her from other trailerable pocket cruisers is the standard center-cockpit layout which is generally exclusive to much larger sailboats. Although the traditional aft cockpit layout is offered, the center-cockpit has proven the more popular by a surprising 9 to 1. The small aft cabin offered in the center-cockpit layout effectively houses two quarter berths and is prized for the privacy which it offers. The cabin also offers extra protection to the cockpit which is sized modestly for bluewater but is big enough for two people to sit in comfortably. The helm consists of a long tiller that reaches over the top of the aft cabin to a large transom-hung rudder.

Construction

Nor’Sea Yachts maintain a “super heavy duty” philosophy in construction and the Nor’Sea 27 is a prime example.  The hull is of solid hand-laid one piece laminate with up to 22 layers of mat and woven roving, and molded in lapstrakes which although costly and time consuming to build provide extra stiffness and strength as well as traditional looks and a drier boat. The thickness of the laminate varies from 5/16″ at the sheer to 3/4″ at the keel. Interior plywood bulkheads and a partial molded fibreglass liner provide further structural reinforcement resulting in an extremely strong hull.

The plywood-cored deck is fixed to an inward flange with adhesive sealant and stainless steel bolts spaced at 6-inch intervals. Deck fittings and hardware are oversized and through-bolted to stainless steel backing plates. This build quality gives the Nor’Sea 27 the strength of a larger boat but doesn’t come cheap.

“ I am very proud of the quality we put into those boats. I did make a fatal mistake: I built a product that I had fallen in love with. We built the boats without enough regard to cost. We already had the world’s most expensive 27-footer, yet I could not bring myself to cut corners in areas seldom seen ” – Dean Wixom.

The boats were sold as fully completed boats, nearly complete except for minor finishings,  or as hull and deck kits. The interior joinerwork on the factory finished boats are good, however boats built from hull and deck kits are much more variable in quality.

In terms of performance the Nor’Sea27 is stiff, sea kindly and surprisingly fast thanks to Hess’ innovative underwater profile. Nor’Sea owners have been heard to boast of overtaking longer, lighter boats while cruising. She tracks well to weather, is slippery in light airs and is a easy to single-hand. Her helm though relatively light is not particularly well balanced and cannot be left untended for long.

Buyer’s Notes

Although ‘trailerable’ the Nor’Sea 27 is more accurately ‘transportable’ as it requires a specialised trailer and a large size tow truck to transport it. Although the deck-stepped mast has a hinged tabernacle to allow raising and lowering, rigging the boat can take an experienced owner at least 3 hours.

The biggest problem has been corrosion in the aluminium fuel tank which is buried in the keel directly under the engine.  It needs to be fully glassed over to protect it, or excavated and replaced if already corroded. Similar corrosion problems have occurred with the sleeve cylinder in the early model 9hp Farymann diesel engines which also must be rebuilt or replaced but the engine is apparently easy to remove. The later Farymann model 32W has a cast iron cylinder and is not so susceptible. No other significant weakness have come to light.

The Nor’Sea 27 has held their values well and have remained highly sought after so tend not to linger long on the used boat market.  In 2007 the market value on used boats ranged from $28k – $62k USD depending on age and condition. New boats are available from Nor’Sea Yachts at three levels of kit set or as fully completed boats and prices range from $39,400 USD for the most basic kit to $151,612 USD for the completed boat.

Information and advice on buying a Nor’Sea 27 can be obtained from the Nor’Sea Yachts website or from the active owner’s association on Yahoo groups.

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Links, references and further reading.

» Nor’Sea Yachts official website » Nor’Sea 27 Yahoo Owners group » Sailing Magazine, Nov 2008,  review of the Nor’Sea 27 , by John Kretschmer (Boats & Gear) » Sailing Magazine,   Nor’Sea 27 review by Brian Fagan (Boat Test) » Nor’Sea 27: A Trailerable Offshore Cruiser by Charles Doane, Apr 2010. » Good Old Boat magazine The Salty Nor’Sea 27 by Karen Larson » Old Boat magazine The Nor’Sea 27 by Ted Brewer

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Classic Plastic: O’Day 27

  • By Jim Carrier
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O'Day 27

There was a day, before wide screens, all-night buffets and king-size beds, when a family would cruise happily on a boat like the O’Day 27. Solid and simple, the little sloop was just right for lake, harbor or coastal exploring. Small enough for a quick daysail with friends, big enough for a weekend or week gunkholing, the 27 was hugely popular: Between 1972 and 1979, 720 boats were produced at O’Day’s factory in Fall River, Massachusetts.

George O’Day, who founded the company in 1951, wasn’t a cruiser (he won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics in the 5.5 meter class), but he understood that an ­uncomplicated sailboat was something a whole family could enjoy.

Alan Gurney designed it. Famous in the high-end yachting world for Windward Passage and other one-off race boats for millionaires, Gurney is said to have worked with what sailing writer Ted Jones called “a seaman’s eye; he thought like the water through which he had sailed.” Commissioned to create an everyman’s sailboat, Gurney sketched a ­compact, almost blocky hull with a 22-foot-9-inch waterline and 4-foot draft. Half of its 5,000-pound displacement was in the lead keel, which balanced a mast 38 feet above the water, 320-square feet of sail, and the heft to carry a chute or big genoa. The hull was solid, hand-laid fiberglass, with teak brightwork to dress it up. It came equipped with outboard motors or, later, an inboard gas or diesel engine.

Step aboard, as I did on ­Jonathan Heller’s 1974 O’Day 27, moored on Lake ­Champlain in Burlington, ­Vermont, and you will first find a long cockpit with a ­tiller, an ample entryway and an interior that is surprisingly spacious, due in part to its 9-foot beam, with a fold-up table, stepped mast and 6-plus-foot headroom. According to Jones, writing in Professional Boatbuilder , an O’Day salesman complained about headroom in Gurney’s initial design. Gurney handed him a pencil and “asked him to draw where he thought the headroom should be.” If the cabin “appears to be a bit high,” Jones wrote, “that’s the reason!”

O’Day’s sales brochures for its first keel boat were hyperbolic: a “luxurious cruiser,” “big, airy sleeping accommodations for five,” “a truly superior yacht.” But at a sail-away price of under $7,000, the first O’Day 27s were an instant hit. By the end of their run, they cost $14,500.

By today’s standards, the boat’s galley and head remind me of a small ­camping trailer—adequate but tight. There’s an icebox, an alcohol stove and an ­optional shower (if you watch your ­elbows). One striking compromise is the absence of any ­anchor hardware. A bow ­pulpit was standard but nothing on which to hang a hook. Over the years, owners have also had to deal with water ­intrusion on chainplates.

The good news is that these boats can be had for a song, from $3,900 to $8,000, and that many parts are still ­available. Heller, a ­handyman, musician and father of a 3-year-old girl, purchased the boat for $7,000 from a college student who had been ­living on the hook. Still learning how to sail his yet-unnamed love, he plans to explore Champlain, a cruising ground “big enough to be challenging but not big enough to be scary.” The same could be said of the O’Day 27.

Journalist and author Jim Carrier is a CW contributing editor.

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