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This was a dream boat for me, having researched the perfect cruising boat for a couple or small family. The criteria that I had was that it must be very seaworthy, easily single-handed, reasonable draft, full keel for stability and protection of the prop and rudder, reasonably fast and nimble. I raced Papillon for a number of years and accumulated many trophies.
One of the advantages of racing is that the vessel must be maintained carefully for higher winds and seas and every piece of equipment must be selected for durability and safety. These considerations carried over into the years when we cruised the waterways of the East Coast of the US, the Chesapeake Bay. During the past 50 years, I have always kept the boat in the best condition possible and have designed and incorporated many projects and systems to insure its best use and performance. Single reef in main, furled genoa - 20 knots. The issue now is that I will turn 80 in this year and am trying to simplify my life. As much as I love sailing, I dont want to have this boat, that I have taken care of for years, not being used and loved as it should. So, I am looking for a new owner, one that will take advantage of all the work that has been done over the years and take her cruising or continue her adventures with them and their family.
Engine, Cooling, Exhaust: Engine Yanmar GM30F Diesel New 1990 - full servicing June 2024. Shaft 1 Stainless x 28.5 (upgraded from 7/8). Prop 13RH16 three blade cleaned/balanced 2022 coated w/PropSpeed. Coupling Bullflex 021 Apr 2016 (eliminated any vibration). Seal Last Drop Seal Apr 2016 (eliminates tightening seal). Exhaust Yanmar Exhaust Loop Jun 2024. Muffler Vernalift 1500026 Apr 2016 (very quiet operation). Alternator Powerline 23-107 120 amp Jul 2006. Spare Alt Origninal new alternator included as a spare Fuel 18gal Monel tank, Racor 500 Primary filter, Yanmar. Secondary: Interior- In 2002, the interior was essentially removed and rebuilt with a new and more useful configuration. The old folding table was replaced with a dinette that easily drops down to form a large berth. The upper berths were converted to shelving with drawers or storage behind and under the berths. The sole was replaced with treated 1 plywood and sheathed with ash and mahogany sealed with epoxy and finished with polyurethane floor varnish. The entire arrangement has proven to outperform either of the two standard layouts available with the Vanguard. You get the advantage of the rear galley layout with the port side dinette! Bulkheads Wilson Art 10735-60 Limber Maple which replaced the old and darker glossy laminate giving a much lighter interior. Flooring Ash and teak set in epoxy. Cushions Reconfigured and recovered with decorative and very durable and water resistant fabric. Countertops Wilson Art 14757-60 Mistique Moonlight laminate. Trimwork Almost all trim was replaced with new teak. Paint Systems- The vessel has been maintained very well over its life including painting hull above and below waterline, adjusting waterline for weight distribution, deck paint as well as interior finishes. Hull Above waterline - Imron special Maroon color. Waterline Algrip. Decks Algrip with integral non-skid. Interior Brightsides Polyurethane flat finish. Woodwork Captains Varnish. Mast Algrip. |