nomad 17 sailboat

Vanguard Nomad

This jazzed up daysailer offers a stable yet swift ride that's perfect for family sailing.

The Vanguard Nomad is a 17-foot sloop from the drawing board of Bob Ames, father of the Vanguard 15, and the busy production lines of Rhode Island-based Vanguard Sailboats, builder of the Laser, Sunfish, Optimist, 49er and Zuma. The Nomad is billed as a performance daysailer, and after a quick October session in the Severn River off Annapolis, it immediately became clear that the Nomad is fast, and sailing it is easy, with a sense of purposefulness.

The details The Nomad is beamy, a full eight feet at maximum, and is stable. The cockpit is broad and uncluttered. The seats are comfortable and adequate for four adults or two adults and a covey of kids. It gives the impression of an aircraft carrier rather than a narrow racing dinghy. But there is real horsepower under the hood.

The well-finished hull weighs 625 pounds. The mast can be raised and the boat rigged by one person-a very valuable feature when sailing with young kids. The whole package, including the 174-square-foot sailplan, can be rigged in about 20 minutes.

On deck The Nomad provides a simple and easy sailing platform. The "in and out" of the jib is controlled via roller furler. The halyards, sheets and sail controls are clean and well engineered. The mainsheet is led away from the passengers and toward the helmsman.

The Nomad comes standard with a set of 3DL sails built with North's Rotary Molding technology. These sails are based upon North's 3DL big boat racing sails that have been extremely successful in the commercial market and on the race course. Until the RM technology came online, production-built 3DL sails were limited solely to big boats. These high-tech sails seem a bit out of place on a boat marketed as a nonracing family daysailer, but performance-oriented sailors who are concerned that the broad and stable Nomad will cramp their style will be pleased to have them as part of the package.

A galvanized trailer also comes standard with the Nomad, although the boat could also be stored in the water at a dock or on a mooring. The Nomad's centerboard and kick-up rudder make trailering and storing a simple proposition.

Appropriately the Nomad comes with a lot of storage space. Four large cockpit lockers provide ample space that is augmented by two forward watertight compartments. Coolers and other kid gear will find proper space, as will the anchor, a small outboard, the spinnaker and other boat equipment

The Nomad will really come into its element when used for recreational sailing by two adult couples or by older, more experienced kids. The boat is simple enough that it can be sailed by one and maneuvered by two. It's equipped with an 180-square-foot asymmetrical spinnaker that is easily deployed, handled and doused. The spinnaker, designed with the broad and stable hull in mind, is sizeable and powerful enough to produce real speed off the wind.

Under sail On a blustery October day following the United States Sailboat Show, in Annapolis, Maryland, I had a chance to try out this new daysailer. Having grown up a child of the fiberglass sailboat revolution, spending time bashing around in a Laser as a youth and now a father looking to find that perfect vehicle to spark that same love of sailing in the next generation, I'm on the lookout for a family daysailer that hits a sweet spot between a family RV and a jazzed-up sports car. After a spin in the Nomad, I found it to have the right mix of performance with a stable, well-balanced ride to meet this criteria. The boat accelerated quickly but was light and smooth enough through the water so that the loads were not extraordinary. The Nomad will make a fine daytripper or training platform for yacht clubs or sailing schools.

There are no immediate plans for a one-design racing component to the Nomad program, and it is not legal for PHRF racing in most areas. However, racing isn't everything and when the breeze picks up, it is capable of providing enough white-knuckled thrills to keep experienced sailors smiling over and over again.

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Vanguard Nomad Sailboat

The Vanguard Nomad is a 17' dinghy from the desk of designer Bob Ames, who also designed the Vanguard 15, and Vector. It is a beamy boat at 8', and carries 185 sq ft of sail. The boat was first built in 2003, and fewer than 300 hulls were built. The last were sold in 2009. Dave Reed in Sailing World Magazine described the Nomad as follows: " The Nomad was designed by Bob Ames, with input from Vanguard chairman Steve Clark. Both of them have speed on the brain, which is obvious in the Nomad. In his designer’s comments, Clark says, “Day sailing should equal pleasure sailing, and that demands an even better boat than a racing boat.” We wholeheartedly agree.

Ames’ answer was a hull and rig combination that’s “all about performance”—a boat with a fine entry, long waterline, super-wide beam (8-feet max at the deck), high-aspect rudder and centerboard, tapered mast, asymmetric spinnaker, and a 175-square-foot North 3DLrm sail inventory with roller-furling jib. Ironically, each of these raceboat attributes also make a great day sailing boat as well—the fine entry cuts through chop, the wide beam provides stability at the dock and when sailing, the deep blades enhance control, the tapered mast is easier to step and de-power, and rolling a jib is much quicker and easier than reefing a main."

The Nomad is supplied with a trailer, allowing easy transportation to your favourite launching area, but it can also be tied at a marina dock or left on a mooring. It takes about 20 minutes once you arrive at the boat ramp to set up the Nomad, and while it can be done yourself, having a second person speeds setup and launching. The self-bailing cockpit allows for worry-free mooring, even during a rainy period.

The Nomad can be single-handed, or five friends can comfortably join you. Solo sailor 'Nomad Tom' states: "I don't want complications as I'm usually sailing solo. I was out today in 10-15 kts of wind under main alone as I didn't want to be overpowered. While beating north the boat handled very well. It tracks beautifully with little to no weather helm. It slaps some of the waves, depending on the frequency and steepness of the boat that made them. It doesn't appear to be slowed down by them. It's a very dry boat with only occasional bow spray.

After twenty minutes of main only, I unfurled the jib and noticed an immediate increase in boat speed. The wind was strong enough that I had to luff the main to keep from burying the rail. I don't want to go over in this boat as I would not be able to right it. It will turtle fast, however, there are sail floats available to keep it from turtling.

Sailing solo is quite easy, though your hands are full, one hand on the main sheet, one on the tiller. Being able to douse/furl the jib with the pull of a line is worth the price of admission. I usually sail into and out of the launch area under just the jib. If I had crew with me, I'd probably raise the main at the launch dock and sail out with both sails flying. But single handling this boat, and hauling the main up the mast is a little bit of work."

Another anonymous owner stated: " I bought my Nomad new in 2005 but just sold her. Someone once referred to this boat as "The Lexus of Daysailers" and that's pretty appropriate. I had my boat out in 25mph winds several times in Tampa Bay and was never afraid. She's an incredibly stable boat as long as you don't fly the spinnaker in winds over 15 - 20mph. I've sailed this boat with 6 adults aboard and it was tight but comfortable.

If anyone is looking for a great family daysailer that's easy to rig and sail? You can't go wrong with a used Nomad."

The Vanguard has since been orphaned by its manufacturer, and, as the only other resource about this boat at YachtPals.com has been overrun by spammers, I felt it time to build a resource here. Over the next few months, I'll add a variety of resources and information about this boat.

See more Q & A in the blog .

Nomad specifications

Links and information.

Bob Ames website

      Designer's notes

Sailing World Article

Video 

- by Bob Ames  

- San Francisco Owner

- Everglades Challenge (in 7 parts)

Kinder Industries , makers of Nomad tents & covers, sail floats, and sail covers.

Selden Masts , Mast, Boom and Gnav

North Sails should still have the patterns for both the 3DR and the Dacron sails.

Glenmore Sailboats acquired all the NOS parts when Laser Performance ceased production of the Nomad.

Rigging Guide  - electronic copy of the original paper manual.

Sailing Anarchy - A tale of righting a Nomad

Sail Tuning Notes

Here is some info on rigging the Nomad from Seve Clark who co-developed the boat along with Bob Ames. He basically said to rake the spreaders a bit aft of straight out board. I'm not sure exactly what holes things were happiest in, but the boat is pretty tolerant. Things that are "standard" work pretty well.

That is to say, you want plenty of rig tension as the breeze builds. This keeps the luff of the jib from sagging, which is how you keep the jib flat. The mast should be set up with a bit of pre bend. That is to say when the rig is pulled on snug there is a little fore and aft bend induced by the spreaders. You do not want the mid panel of the mast to sag to leeward, so if that is happening, you will want to shorten the spreaders. Try 3 holes showing  If the mast looks like it is bowing too far to windward, then you will want to move the tip s out a hole or two. This is usually something that you can judge as you are sailing, and if things look abnormal, you can almost always sheet it soft and get home.

Try putting the shrouds someplace in the middle of the range on the hole adjusters. You should be able to pull pretty hard on the jib halyard and still have the mast raked aft by a fair bit. The lowers should be put such that they not really slack, but no where near as tight as the uppers when there is no vang on. In a breeze, you want to flatten the mainsail. You do this by pulling hard on the out haul, hard on the down haul and by setting the vang pretty hard as well. Mast bend flattens the sail so you want to let it bend. One way is to let the lowers off a hole or two and by pulling harder on the vang tackle. The strut pushes the mast forward and thus induces a bunch of bend. You can, as a result ease the mainsheet quite a bit and still have a flat sail.

The Nomad is a pretty stable boat, but it is a center boarder and we wanted it to be pretty responsive. So you should expect to have to trim and ease the sails and to feather in puffs. This isn't a big heavy keel boat, so some agility and dexterity is necessary in response to changing conditions. If you stick with it,  you will become more confident and comfortable with the capacities of the design. The thing to do is to take your time, recognize that it is a challenge and work your way forward.

TIP - tie a knot in the jib halyard once the mast is raised to prevent the mast falling should the halyard slip in the clam cleat.

See information on mast stepping below as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can sail in a Vanguard Nomad? You can comfortably sail single-handed or with up to 6 adults. There is also plenty of room to have up to 3 adults and 4 children. 

Can one person rig and launch a Vanguard Nomad? One person can rig and launch a Nomad. You may wish for one other person to assist with putting the boat in the water either via a launch ramp or hoist.

How long does it take to rig and launch a Vanguard Nomad, from parking lot to water? You can be sailing in 20 minutes.

How can the Vanguard Nomad sailboat be stored? The Nomad can be stored on a mooring or on the trailer.

What size car is needed to pull the Vanguard Nomad sailboat? The combined weight of the boat and trailer is about 1000 lbs which most cars have the capacity to tow. You should always check your car manual prior to towing.

How many storage compartments are there on the Vanguard Nomad sailboat and how big are they? There are four lockers in all. Under the seats in the cockpit are two 9 foot long lockers accessed by tipping up the seats.

What size engine can it have?  2-horse power. 

Is the Vanguard Nomad a dry boat? The Nomad is an extremely dry boat and comfortable. 

Is the Vanguard Nomad sailboat self-bailing? Yes.

Does the Vanguard Nomad sailboat capsize? Is it self-rescuing? Any boat can capsize, but Nomad with its generous beam, innovative deck, and lightweight rig is harder to tip over than most boats her size. The Nomad is unsinkable, and can be re righted after capsize.

Can you reef the Vanguard Nomad's main sail? No. To shorten sail, furl the jib. The Nomad sails well under main alone.

Can you trapeze from it? The Vanguard Nomad does not include a trapeze. 

Information contributed by Nomad sailors

Many thanks to those who contribute bits and pieces of useful information about our boat.

Other options

One of the frequent challenges faced by owners of the Nomad is tangled jib halyards. The jib halyard on the Nomad is a two-part unit; there is a 2:1 wire halyard largely outside the mast, and a 3:1 rope halyard inside the mast, connected by a block. This combination causes the rope inside the mast to twist upon itself, making it impossible, over time, to lower the mast. Bob Ames described the issue:  " The halyard problem has a number of sources. First, laid wire and braided line are not the best combo, as the wire will untwist under load. Braided line is balanced so the wire causes the rope to twist. It can grab other lines and rivets along the way. If you coil the rope improperly it adds to the problem. If you keep the wire, you should replace the braided line with 3-strand pre-stretch. Seldon is shipping masts with this combo but I think the 4mm line is a bit small. A better solution (I may be trying this myself) is to replace the wire with rope and leave the purchase as is (braided line)."

Some tried simply  replacing the jib halyard with a single line, and found that although the mast could be raised, the lack of purchase prevented sufficient tightening of the jib when underway, so it is necessary to keep both segments of the halyard as designed, even if replacing parts. Having tried numerous ways to disentangle the halyard in my mast I finally totally disassembled it, disentangled the rope, and reassembled it. Here are the steps I took:

Gather tools and parts needed:  Large and regular Phillips head screwdrivers, pliers, butcher twine, a 4' length of wire and possibly a small cotter pin, hammer and a drill and drill bits, pop rivet tool. 

Disassembly:

- Near the top of the mast is a sheave  (e.g. SLD 50507101)  held by  pop rivets  or  screws . Remove this sheave, either by carefully drilling out the pop rivets or removing the screws. If pop rivets, carefully tap the remainder into the mast without enlarging the hole. 

- Pull the wire halyard out of the mast, including the small block  (e.g. Harken H405)  attached to the end. Detach the wire from the block, and tie the twine to the block for later retrieval. Place the block back into the mast.

- Remove the mast heel plug from the base of the mast, pulling the entire rope halyard with it. You will need to ensure the bitter end also is withdrawn from the exit point on the mast. Either tie another length of twine to this so you can later recover it, or you can use the piece of wire at assembly. If necessary, dump the rivet ends by raising the mast until they fall out.

Disentanglement

- Disentangle the rope, and, remove any twists in it, then re-thread it through the blocks and sheaves remembering it should run from the becket of the block through the back of the sheave in the foot, then over the front of the upper block and down to the exit sheave on the rear of the mast. A length of wire inserted through the lower exit sheave pair, to the base of the mast will allow the easiest retrieval of the halyard through the sheaves; alternately, use the string you initially attached to the bitter end of the halyard.

A further advantage of using the Vectrus 12 line and T-Ball bail is the ease of removing the loop of line over the T-Ball bail. This allows the Luggage Tag loop to be threaded through the sheave at the top of the jib, rather than needing to remove the pin and sheave to insert the wire. Given this was a finicky task, with the possible loss of parts I'm really happy to slip the loop off the bail, thread it through the sheave, and re-attach the loop to the bail!

Just a quick platform to allow the storage of a small outboard motor, and a plastic tote containing life jackets and other bits and pieces needed for a day on the lake. It consists of two 2x6 cut to about 5 inches. and a series of thin strips attached across them to raise the platform above the boom and rudder. 

Coming soon.

Photos of Nomads from all over.....

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Builder Stories: Nomad 17 by Ty Bailey

Early in the winter of 2021, we asked builders how the pandemic had affected their plans and projects. Ty Bailey submitted this detailed and thoughtful piece on building his Nomad 17 in response. Many thanks to Ty, and everyone who sent us their stories!

This past fall, I built a cedar strip canoe for the first time (Nomad 17') using the Canoecraft book and the Bear Mountain video workshop series on Youtube as my guides. This was a project that I had always hoped to complete but I had to shelve the idea for many years as I was busy raising young children and building my cottage in Haliburton. 

Using trees from my cottage property, I milled white cedar for the hull and black cherry for the trim. I used my portable chainsaw mill, equipped with a ripping chain, to mill the 18' slabs of wood in August. I then hauled it out of the woods and the river valley by ATV and brought it back home to Port Hope to stack and sticker for a few weeks before embarking on the dusty job of jointing, planing, ripping and routing the wood to make the strips in the driveway. By the time September had rolled around, I was steam bending the stems and off to work on planking the hull in my woodshop using the stapleless method I learned in the book. 

After the first few strips were in place, the process became somewhat addictive as I began to see the shape of the hull take form. I would add a few strips before work in the morning, come home at lunch and add a few more and then keep working away each evening. I am a very experienced woodworker and often get completely absorbed in a specific project and the canoe build was no different. However, I found given the current situation with Covid-19 and the uncertain times we are all faced with, this project in particular allowed me to focus on something exciting and positive and as such, it has really helped me to stay highly motivated and energized. 

By the end of October I had faired and epoxied the exterior and interior of the hull with the help of my wife and it was very rewarding at this point to get a true sense of what the final product would look like. As November approached and the temperatures began to dip, I made sure to get any remaining outside jobs completed such as ripping the cherry gunwales, routing the scuppers and sanding the epoxy in preparation for the varnishing. 

During the home stretch of the project in December, I installed the gunwales and decks and created the yoke and then finally, I built and caned the seats  - which I was able to do sitting by the woodstove in the house. On New Year's Eve, with the final coat of spar varnish dried, I installed the brass stem bands and I was able to proudly move the finished boat outside on the cradles for the official 'reveal'. 

Of all the projects I have completed in the past, this takes the cake in terms of the genuine appreciation I have gained with regards to the process and the amount of work involved. For three months I heard my three kids often say, " Dad, the only thing you watch on TV is about canoe building nowadays!" I cannot wait to get this boat in the water next spring! As a Christmas gift, my wife bought me the Kayakcraft book and I am now looking forward to my next project. Your resources, products and customer service was instrumental in allowing me to complete this project. Thank you!

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Outboard engines on 17 foot daysailer Nomad

• Thread starter MarkGreen8020
• Start date May 10, 2022
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I am a purchaser of a nomad 17 sailboat. I would like to put a small outboard engine on. I’m thinking of a Honda 2.3 hp four stroke. I was wondering whether I will need a outboard bracket. I’m trying to keep the weight down. Wanna make sure that the engine could tilt up. I went to the dealer today and the long shaft which is 20 inches. It can tilt up completely but would like some advice in making a decision prior to purchase. Thank you .  

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The photo appears to show a mount that I don't see in some other photos of the boat. Is there something missing from that mount? On my Hunter 17 I have two choices. A 3.3 Merc is my choice if the distance to open water is over a 1/2 mile. If the distance is short a Minn Kota is preferred. When I upgrade the electric, I will get a more powerful one and keep the OB as backup. FWIW, I hate OBs. I have never used a 4 stroke but I'm sure they have issues just like a 2 stroke. The electric is a better fit for me personally as I like to fish.  

Travel 1103 CL Electric Outboard Motor Long Shaft | West Marine

Hi Guys. Thank you for your replies. The boat will be kept on a fresh water lake dock. I will be docking in strong winds with chop. The lake has predictable afternoon winds that can get to be 20+ knots. To get to my dock from spring launch is an hour. So I either tow the sailboat with my ski boat or use a motor. I like the suggestion of an electric. On a smaller lake I used one that fit on the bracket I made for the transom. It was underpowered and short life span . I would not trust that one so am considering an upgrade . I like the Honda as it weighs 30 lbs. I don’t know if I will need to put an additional mount. I used you take off the electric and store it in the underseats. With a torqueedo it weighs 30 lbs do too heavy and May already interfere with balance and I don’t fish but I can bring extra gas with a on and go as far as I need. If not a Hondacan you please recommend a different ob option please? Thank you very much for your input. I will include better pics of the transom Mark  

In strong winds or river currents I would definitely prefer a gas engine to an electric motor. The Honda 2.3 has a static weight of about 30 lbs. My only concern would be on how the boat could handle the weight. Remember that when the boat is in motion the actual force of the weight of the engine can increase. For that reason you should always have a motor mount that is rated for no less than 2X the weight of the engine. If you wan to test how your boat can handle the weight take something that weighs 30-60 lbs and hang it from the transom.  

Hi Benny. Thank you for the reply. When you say how the boat can handle the weight do you mean even with the outboard bracket ? Would 30 lbs change the handling substantially? I have not purchased the Honda yet , can you recommend a better option as a motor as I will need to maneuver back to dock? I appreciate your input as you raise questions I have not contemplated. i also found an aluminum panther bracket rated for 120 lbs . Would you recommend something like this or different ? Thank you  

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I have a Honda 2HP on my Catalina Expo 14.2 and it handles wind and waves. Drags a bit when up but no noticeable effect on sail performance. I generally don't go out when there is more than 12-15 knots.  

Thank you so much for your reply. Do you have a 15 inch or 20 inch shaft. Did you need an outboard bracket or would a support over the Fiberglass of the stern suffice the weight and force of slow speeds ? Does the motor cover interfere with the tiller when engine is up and sailing ?  

Since you already have a go fast boat just go with the electric trolling motor. It's a sailboat, it is slow, it is quiet you can add a 50 pound battery in any future time you want to add longer duration without any loss in velocity for that size of boat. Also no fuel complications such as contamination to the motor or the environment and restrictions to petroleum fueled operations.  

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Crazy Dave Condon

Better yet, ask a fellow sailor to jump into the water swimming while pushing the boat  

Crazy Dave Condon said: Better yet, ask a fellow sailor to jump into the water swimming while pushing the boat Click to expand

Hi guys, After consideration I’ve decided to buy a Minn Kota 36 inch shaft 40 pounds thrust and attach a lithium cell with 56 amp hours on it as a back up battery. It’s light, it will last a long time, the unit is cheap and disposable and the battery will last many years. I won’t worry if it gets wet. I appreciate all of your input it’s giving me a lot to consider.thank you.  

The 40# MK should do fine. My 30# does OK but I have wanted a little more thrust. I haven't sailed in salt water but will someday. I will likely upgrade to a saltwater model next.  

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1990 Nimble Nomad 25' Micro Trawler

(Boat Sold)

Project Scope:  Repaint hull; replace damaged interior panel; prepare for new plumbing and wiring

January 9, 2016

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With the fresh new hull looking good, it only followed that my next tasks needed to focus on the deck areas, which currently looked downtrodden and neglected.  This boat had obviously spent a lot of time stored outdoors, whether covered or otherwise, and there were signs that the boat had been powerwashed to remove the worst of the dirt and neglect, with the stroke marks of the nozzle clearly evident.  But despite this, the original gelcoat was in essentially good condition beneath the remaining dirt and oxidation, and I’d known from the getgo that I could salvage the original finish on the deck, a great time-and labor-saver.  I only took a few photos showing the decks’ condition on this day, but other entries in this project log at the beginning of the project also show the original condition.

As anticipated, it took very little work to clean up the original gelcoat with a finishing compound, which I applied and buffed by hand.  This removed dirt and oxidation, and restored color and shine to the gelcoat.  Over the course of a few hours, I polished most of the deck areas, excepting the two cockpit wells, which I left for another time.   But the main portions of the deck were done, and looked much better next to the shiny new hull.

Total time billed on this job today:  2.5 hours

0600 Weather Report: Snow flurries, 22°.  Forecast for the day:  Partly sunny, 35°

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206 Vanguard Nomad

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Seller's Description

The Vanguard Nomad is a 17 foot sailing dinghy, a brainchild from renowned designed Bob Ames, who also designed the Vector and the Vanguard 15, another lively watercraft. It is a beamy but swift-sailing boat at 8’, and carries 185 sq ft of sail. The boat was first built in 2003, and fewer than 300 hulls were built. The last Nomads were sold in 2009. They were built in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. I have sailed the Nomad for the past 10 years. She is a beautiful sailer that moves with light winds. Hardly any weather helm. I reached 7.5 knots with the wind on the quarter in Mt Hope Bay where I sail the Nomad. 8 foot wide in the beam gives you ample space for 4 and up tp 6. At 17ft length can be easily trailered with any midsize vehicle. Wide benches allow for comfortable seating and a generous gunwale makes hiking out fun and easy. The centerboard is retractable. Steps the mast within 30 minutes. The boat is completely self-bailing and the jib has an auto-furler. 4 spacious storage lockers. This boat is clean, the hull is in good shape. New jib in 2020. The mainsail (2015) is in serviceable condition and has a few more seasons in it. The hardware is all present and in fine fettle. I purchased 2 spinnakers in 2010 but never used them. The boat comes also with some spare lines. The retractor mechanism of the centerboard has recently been newly braced and new tug lines attached. Included in the price is e 7ft tender in fair condition. And a 3.5 Tohatsu outboard (2008) in excellent running condition which received a new carburetor and ignition coil end of 2019 and a maintenance checkup in 2020. The hull and centerboard received a fresh recoating of ablative anti-fouling paint just this spring. Photos 5 and 7 show the Nomad in her actual current condition: solid, clean, fully sea-worthy. The trailer is in good condition and comes with a spare tire. The 3.5hp engine comes with a carrying dolly also in good condition.The boat has a stainless steel engine bracket ideal for sailboats. It locks and holds motor up or down in two vertical running positions.

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)

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17 ft. Boat by Hobie Cat. Sailboat

Merrillville, Indiana

Posted Over 1 Month

Hobie cat. Sailboat. 17ft. Long No title avl. As is. Must Go. Yes it is on a trailer to hitch to truck.

Offshore Sailboat

Toronto, Ontario

Make Murray 33

Category Sailboats

Length 33.0

33 ft Ted Brewer designed cruising Cat-Ketch (Steel Hull) with 2 unstayed 50ft carbon fiber masts, fully battened sails. Professionally finished, 28 HP Volvo diesel, isolation transformer, 1500 Watt inverter, 30A battery charger, high output (120A) alternator with 3 stage regulator, Propane stove w. Oven, Propane sniffer, 2 external 20lb Propane tanks, Microwave, 12V fridge/freezer, Lavac head, VHF, Stereo w. 10CD changer, GPS, Autohelm, Raymarine A57D Depthfinder/GPS/Chartplotter with all Canadian Charts, Radar, 200W solar panels, Watermaker, 1 fresh & 1 saltwater pressure pump, 1 electric & 1 manual bilge pump, macerator pump for pumpout, bilge alarm, 3 solar vents (24 hr. type) SS Davits, SS Bow & Stern pulpits, SS bow roller, SS Stanchions & lifelines, 2 aluminum boom vangs, 3 Anchors(Delta, Bruce, Danforth), Parachute anchor, Muir “Cheetah” electric windlass, Pedestal Steering, Laptop hookup to GPS, 17” remote LCD colour display in cockpit, 2 self tailing Anderson F405T winches, Hard (Fiberglass) Dodger, Sunbrella Bimini, cockpit cushions, complete cockpit enclosure, Leecloths, SS Boarding Ladder. Commissioned in 1998. Sailed in Lake Ontario only. Loc’n: Lake Ontario, Whitby, ON Specs: LOA 33ft, Beam 10Ft 11in, LWL 27ft Depth 5ft10”, Displ. 15 000 lbs, Ballast 5200 lbs, Headroom 72.5” V-berth: LxW 74”x63.5” Q-Berth: 77” Stbd Berth:78.25” Port Berth (Double- drop table): 72” Cockpit: 6 ft Registration # : 822460 This is a custom built vessel (Cost $200 000+) and has been well maintained. With modern epoxy paints, a well maintained steel hull will easily last 100 years or more. The boat has only been sailed in Lake Ontario. No salt water exposure. One owner, excellent condition, will assist with delivery (help to sail her to her new home to assist new owner with getting to know boat and equipment, if so desired, or arrange for trucking). Have enjoyed sailing this boat safely and comfortably since 1998 and would sail her anywhere with complete confidence.

1977 Helms 24' Sailboat

Dawsonville, Georgia

Model 24' Sailboat

4200 lbs./ 1905 kgs. / 839 kgs. Helms Co. type: Lead First Built: 1977 Last Built: # Built: 750 RIG DIMENSIONS KEY I(IG): 30.50' / 9.30m J: 10.50' / 3.20m P: 25.50' / 7.77m E: 9.00' / 2.74m PY: EY: SPL/TPS: ISP: SA(Fore.): 160.13 ft2 / 14.88 m2 SA(Main): 114.75 ft2 / 10.66 m2 Total(calc.)SA: 274.88 ft2 / 25.54 m2 DL ratio: 207.46 SA/Disp: 16.94 Est. SA/Disp.: 16.95 Bal./Disp.: 44.04% Disp./Len.: 207.46 Designer: Stuart Windley Builder: Jack A. (USA) Construct.: FG Bal. Ballast: 1850 lbs. Helms Co. Forestay Len.: 32.26' / 9.83m BUILDERS (past & present) More about & boats built by: Helms - Jack A. DESIGNER More about & boats designed by: Stuart Windley Sailboats Cruiser 3441 PSN . 1977 Helms 24' Sailboat Nice Sailboat Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder Rig Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 23.92' / 7.29m LWL: 20.83' / 6.35m Beam: 8.83' / 2.69m Listed SA: 275 ft2 / 25.55 m2 Draft (max.) 4.17' / 1.27m Draft (min.) Disp...

24 ft Sailboat CAL T/4

Ewa Beach, Hawaii

24’ CAL T/4 Sailboat, production # 47.  This sailboat was completely refurbished in 2010 with new rigging, mast stepped, (inspected and painted), all new chain plates, deck hardware, stainless steel bolts throughout, new life lines, gunnel, running lights, hull & deck paint, new electrical, telescoping motor mount, new interior paint, wood restoration.  Equipment: Main Sail (good condition), Standard Jib (good condition), Genoa 150% (good condition), Spinnaker (good condition), outboard motor (Tohatsu 9.8 HP 2 Cycle), VHF Standard Horizon Eclipse DSC Marine Transceiver, 2012 Shakespeare Antenna & Coax Cable, standard horizon HX 280S VFH FM Marine Transceiver, Cruiser 970 Series portable toilet (extra tall), compass, stainless steel ladder, wooden oar, West Marine inflatable 2 man dinghies – new w/foot pumps, 2 oars each with oar locks, life jackets (6), flotation cushion, Tailor Made boat bumpers (6), hook pole, extendable, 12 v marine battery, anchors (2), emergency light, flares – handheld, air horn, Fire Extinguisher, bilge pumps (2), (hand operated). Hull Type: Fin Keel Rig Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 24.17 LWL: 21.00 Beam: 8.00 Draft (max) 4.00 Draft (min) SA: 256 Displacement: 4000 Ballast: 2000 Designer: C. William Lapworth Builder: Jensen Marine (USA) Hull: Fiber Glass Bal. Type: Lead Weighted Keel Hull Number: 47

17 ft. Gaff Haven 12 1/2 Sailboat. Centerboard version of the Herreshoff 12 1/2

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Make Custom Built

Length 17.0

The Haven 12 1/2 is Joel White's centerboard version of the Herresshoff 12 1/2. This boat was built to the highest standards, completed in 2006. It has a white oak keel and steam bent oak frames. It was built with plank on frame construction over molds at each frame with Atlantic White Cedar. The front deck is 3/8" marine plywood with teak marine grade plywood laminated on top and scribed with lines to represent deck planking. The rest of the wood is all mahogany and teak. The gaff rigged sails (main and jib), are from Center Harbor (Maine) sail makers. The metal hardware is all silicone bronze as are all the screws. All the spars are Sitka Spruce, which is very light weight and very strong. She has Sunbrella main and jib sail covers. There is a marine grade deep discharge 12 volt battery which powers Minn-Kota electric trolling motors for auxiliary power. There is also an AM/FM/Marine stereo system with iphone/ipod input and two mounted speakers. A galvanized wire lifting harness is also included. It comes with a custom built galvanized Triad trailer (~2006), which has a custom mast holder and "sail off" capability. New paint and varnish was completed inside and out in April, 2015 using Epifanes Varnish and George Kirby Jr. paint. The boat is located near Detroit, Michigan - worth the trip! $20,000. Reasonable offers considered. Shipping and payment: Cannot deliver boat. Payment required in full at time of purchase.

1984 Renkin Tangerine Sailboat

Sterling, Colorado

Model Tangerine

Category Daysailer Sailboats

Length 18.0

The Renkin 18 was a hugely popular sailboat. It is a shallow keel making it easy to maneuver on smaller lakes etc. This boat was also made with an orange hull and was called a Tangerine. If you are familiar with the Tangerine this is probably the nicest one you'll find available! Why? Because this boat has been in storage in a dry garage since 1994 with the sails were tucked away in a nylon sail bag. When we pulled it out of storage this year the only issue was the tires on the trailer. We bought brand new tires and rims and its ready to go.For me the look and feel of the tiller is something important. I've included a picture for all you skippers. We also have a custom made boat cover. It was torn in a storm but could be used as a pattern or possibly repaired.Technical InformationBoat name: Renken 18 Sailboat (R18)LOA: 17'6"LWL: 15'3"Draft: 24"Beam: 6'4"Keel: fixed shoalDisplacement: 1220 lbsBallast: 450 lbsSleeps: 2 adults, 2 childrenSail area: main = 91 sq ft, jib = 59 sq ft, (total = 150 sq ft)Portsmouth # (for regattas): 112.4

2006 vanguard nomad sailboat

Warren, Pennsylvania

Make Vanguard

Model Nomad

2006 17ft vanguard nomad sailboat. new Dacron main with 2 reef points, jiffy reefing on main, torqeedo electric outboard, epoxy barrier coat on bottom to prevent blistering (per manufacturers recommendation). accessories; cover for storage in the water or on the hard with mast up, boarding ladder, bilge pump, paddle, flare kit. A very versatile boat; with its extendable bowsprit & spinnaker a high performance boat for the experienced sailor, or with its roller furling jib, and 2 reef points on the jiffy reefing main a docile boat for the beginner or family sailing

1998 MURRAY 33 SAILBOAT

Omaha, Nebraska

1998 Murray 33. 33 ft Ted Brewer designed cruising Cat Ketch Steel Hull with 2 unstayed 50ft carbon fiber masts, fully battened sails. Professionally finished, 28 HP Volvo diesel, isolation transformer, 1500 Watt inverter, 30A battery charger, high output 120A alternator with 3 stage regulator, Propane stove w. Oven, Propane sniffer, 2 external 20lb Propane tanks, Microwave, 12V fridge freezer, Lavac head, VHF, Stereo w. 10CD changer, GPS, Autohelm, Raymarine A57D Depthfinder GPS Chartplotter with all Canadian Charts, Radar, 200W solar panels, Watermaker, 1 fresh and 1 saltwater pressure pump, 1 electric and 1 manual bilge pump, macerator pump for pumpout, bilge alarm, 3 solar vents 24 hr. type SS Davits, SS Bow & Stern pulpits, SS bow roller, SS Stanchions and lifelines, 2 aluminum boom vangs, 3 Anchors Delta, Bruce, Danforth , Parachute anchor, Muir Cheetah electric windlass, Pedestal Steering, Laptop hookup to GPS, 17in remote LCD colour display in cockpit, 2 self tailing Anderson F405T winches, Hard Fiberglass Dodger, Sunbrella Bimini, cockpit cushions, complete cockpit enclosure, Leecloths, SS Boarding Ladder. Commissioned in 1998. Sailed in Lake Ontario only. Loc’n: Lake Ontario, Whitby, ON

1979 Hunter 27 Sailboat

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Sailboat is currently in the water and can be inspected by appointmentHauling and delivery available On Deck Bimini Canopy3 winches with handlesWinch/steering wheel coversIlluminated compassAnchor with 150 chain/rodeGas grilleMain sail coverShore power connector complete with # 10 power cord (30 amp)Solar panel Fold up swim ladderCushions for cockpit seatingElectrical: Illuminated control panel with fuseStandard Horizon gpsApelco depth/temp/fish finderBattery selector switch2 batteries (deep cycle)\Solar chargerNavigation lighting, anchor lightBilge pump with alarm indicatorInterior lightingVhf radioSound system with 4speakers350 watt ac 120 volt inverter Life Safety Equipment: Fire extinguishersFlare gunFlares4 lifevests Galley: 2 burner Origo 4000 Alcohol stove with sink, pressueized water,faucet and 12 volt DC refrigerator/freezer . Saloon: Saloon is floor is dry and in good condition with clean cushions and matching curtains.Storage port and starboard sides with 2 cabinets and folding table Electric head complete with holding tank , deck mounted pump-out fitting and new seacocks.Sink with pressurized water faucet adjacent to headRigging/Sails: Both the standing and running rigging are in good working condition as well as the sails 1 135% Genoa complete with roller furler and 1 full main sail with reef adjustments Engine Specifications: Yanmar diesel 2 cylinder 2GM20 with 387 hoursengines starts as it should and runs wellDripless shaft seal3 bladed propellerSpare filtersHull Type: Fin with rudder on skegRig Type: Masthead SloopLOA: 27.17' / 8.28mLWL: 22.00' / 6.71mBeam: 9.25' / 2.82mListed SA: 343 ft2 / 31.86 m2Draft (max.) 4.25' / 1.30mDraft (min.) Disp. 7000 lbs./ 3175 kgs.Ballast: 3000 lbs. / 1361 kgs.SA/Disp.: 15.04Bal./Disp.: 42.87%Disp./Len.: 293.48Designer: John CherubiniBuilder: Hunter Marine (USA)Construct.: FGBal. type: First Built: 1974Last Built: 1984# Built: 2000AUXILIARY POWER (orig. equip.)Make: RenaultModel: Type: DieselHP: 8TANKSWater: 35 gals. / 132 ltrs.Fuel: 12 gals. / 45 ltrs.RIG DIMENSIONS KEYI: 34.50' / 10.52mJ: 11.50' / 3.51mP: 29.00' / 8.84mE: 10.00' / 3.05mPY: EY: SPL: ISP: SA(Fore.): 198.38 ft2 / 18.43 m2SA(Main): 145.00 ft2 / 13.47 m2Total(calc.)SA: 343.38 ft2 / 31.90 m2DL ratio: 293.48SA/Disp: 15.06Est. Forestay Len.: 36.37' / 11.08mBUILDERS (past & present)More about & boats built by: Hunter Marine (USA)DESIGNER

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

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

Hunter sail boat 17ft

Hastings, Minnesota

Make Hunter

2004 HUNTER 170 is a great day sailboat for beginners and knowledgeable sailors alike. Please email any questions and I will do my best to answer them.

1975 Dart 17 sailboat by sunsail. Tons of extras! price reduction!

Long Beach, California

Make Sunsail

Model Dart 17

1975 Dart 17 sailboat. By sunsail. *Significant price reduction* *There is a crack on the fiberglass around mast base, boat bottom fiberglass is intact. see picture. *This is a great deal: Outboard alone is about $900, Trailer about $850. This is a Trailerable swing keel sailboat with matching Jib and main sails. great outboard gas engine, and matching boat cover plus lots of extras. Will include everything listed below. Light weight, super fast! Been told by several sailboat enthusiast: "this boat Had its own Olympic racing class in the 1970's" as they recognize the "class symbol" on the sails. Ready to hit the water. This boat is in sailing condition. Light weight, easy to trailer on small vehicle. Great first sailboat. Title and registration on both sailboat and trailer is clean and up to date. Trailer is custom made for this sailboat and was purchased in 2012. Also included is a 2012 Mercury 2.5hp gas outboard, extremely low hours. Outboard has all paperwork, manuals, receipt of original purchase etc. Easy to rig and step mast by one person. Also great trolling around without mast and sails. •1975 Dart 17 by Sunsail. •Length: 17' •Beam: 82" •Draft: unknown •Displacement: unknown •Matching sails both in good condition, window on jib. •2012 Great custom made trail rite trailer with tongue jack, mast rest and lock. •600 lb capacity Heavy duty Trailer dolly-makes moving boat & trailer a breeze. •2012 Mercury 2.5hp gas outboard, internal gas tank, super light use. •Swing keel with rigging. •Roller furling head sail. •Kick-up Rudder with tiller. •Matching 17ft. vortex heavy duty and weather resistant, trailerable boat cover with 10 straps and storage bag. •Boom bang rigging- makes sailing and rigging a breeze. •New docking lines. •Uniden Atlantis 250 water proof Hand held VHF marine radio with battery and charger. •Storage container for sails, docking lines, rigging etc. •3 Buoys to protect from impact. •1 manual bilge pump. •Storage compartment for life jackets, buoys, emergency kits, paddles etc. -4 Life jackets; 2 adults and 2 child size. -2 wooden paddles. -2 pairs of sailing gloves -2 magnetic telescoping trailer hitch aligner balls. -2 heavy duty rubber wheel stops. •Antifouling bottom paint in good condition. •2 Emergency kits with flare guns, flares, horn, mirror and other extras. •This boat has never been named, be the first! •Email for questions or more detail pictures. •Will consider any reasonable offers!

Coronado Center Cockpit Sailboat - 40 ft LOA - Great live-aboard

Bainbridge Island, Washington

Make Coronado C35

Great liveaboard sail boat. Many will tell you that it is one of the roomiest boats inside for this size of a boat. Flushdeck design allows approximately 6' headroom throughout, except about 7 ft near the companionway in the main cabin. I've lived aboard for four years, and it was like a mini apartment inside. The center cockpit allows for a nice size stateroom in the back with a full queen size bed (10" thick futon mattress with inner coil springs, is only a year old. I upgraded the anchor to a 70lb CRQ plow, with about 40 ft chain, and then rope. Helps me to sleep well at anchor knowing I won't go anywhere. Also has a smaller dansforth style anchor onboard. Pictures show interior. Rear bed sleeps 2-3 (Queen), front V-birth is roomy and sleeps two just fine, Couch in main cabin folds up into bunks for 2. We have slept 7 aboard very comfortably. 2 more can sleep in the cockpit if you add air mattresses or make cushions to lay on. About the boat: It is older, but in pretty good shape for the age. (Much better than others I looked at when buying). I sail it to the San Juan Islands about once a year for 2 week getaways. I love anchoring out in harbors. Sails are older. Main looks pretty good, but genoa looks older with a small patch that I added last year due to a tear. Probably about due for new one. I have never used the spinnaker, but it is a bright yellow and blue, symmetrical, with 3" pole I bought for $300, and I purchased a sock to use for it. Boat is sloop rigged, but has connections to add a stay, and run it as a cutter rig. I have a stay sail for it, that I believe is Engine was pulled and replaced with an inboard electric by a professional ($4,000) about 5 years ago. it is 36V (6 golf cart batteries). It pushes the boat about 5-6 knots, but at full speed only lasts about an hour. Batteries are 6 years old though, and if replaced with higher volume you might get a lot more. (Or add another bank). It is great for getting in and out of marinas, but for longer trips, I use a 15 horse outboard on the back which is included. I think the impellar went out on it though. I ran it a couple months ago and it wasn't pumping water. I would consider replacing it if I kept it this boat. I have also considered putting a diesel back in for long cruises down to mexico. All plumbing, etc. still seems to be there for a diesel. There is an 8 ft inflatable RIB dinghy that hangs from davits off the back. It has a 6 horse mercury, that is 1-1/2 years old and still under warranty. Great for getting around in bays when at anchor. (I go to the San Juan's a lot). I was going to sell separately, but will include if full price is paid for the boat. Offers below full price won't include the dinghy or smaller outboard. I will sell them separately to recoup some of the difference or keep it for lake fishing. Dodger seems to have been replaced with a frame that is 7" too wide. I had planned on taking a little out of the middle, but please assume that there is no canvas over cockpit. You can have the dodger that I have, but it won't fit as is. Will need to be made smaller. (Material is very good though). Hot water heater was replaced last summer with an 11 gallon stainless (electric) model. Great for multiple showers. I have used it 24 hours after power shut off and still hot. I have a Honda generator that I used to run for the water heater and microwave when at anchor, and to charge the house batteries every couple days. I intend to keep the generator though. I bought it used for under a $1,000 though, so they are easy to come by. Not much in the way of electronics. I have a hand held GPS, hand held (waterproof) VHF, and depth finder up on deck, that are all only a couple of years old. The main VHF is mounted below, but is older, and I never used it, because I was always up above. Refer seems to stop getting cold sometimes and then after I tap on temperature sensors inside, it sometimes starts working again. Haven't figured out if it is a loose wire, or not. There is also a small dorm sized freezer in one of the lockers. It runs off of 110V. Stove is a 2 burner propane unit on gimbals. Has an oven. 2 ea 40 gallon water tanks (80 total). 17 gallon diesel tank in case you put diesel engine back in it. You can buy a used one for a couple thousand. I am currently about 400 miles away, so it is either buy unseen, in which case I will drive there to meet after deposit is made. Or, I will be up in the area the last week of the month to show it if it is not sold yet. Feel free to email to make arrangements to see it. I intend to have it sold this month, even if I have to take less than asking price. Current moorage is $412/mo. It is an awesome small harbor/bay and small marina with great facilities (laundry, rec room available for watching games or entertaining, exercise room, full showers, etc. You can see downtown Seattle skyline from the middle of the harbor. People anchor out there all the time. There is a ferry nearby that goes to downtown Seattle. Or, it is about a 45 minute to 1 hr sail with a 10 knot wind. You can live-aboard if you make arrangements with owner of marina, but he may want a little more money.

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