Sailor of Fortune
Guru
Best of luck with her, she looks very capable! Nice boat
I'd recommend contacting a fella named Wally Moran on the Facebook. He runs the Sailing and Cruising: ICW page, and he somehow sells gear at a discount. Dunno how. He might have stolen a truckload of 'em or something.
Is this the boat?
Took this a near Seattle two or so years ago.
Akfly.
Why do you want a passagemaker for cruising.
Shouldn’t be a good fit.
"the Isuzu get home,"
I had a boat with the Isuzu 121 engine.Great smooth engine.
They use a precombustion chamber so need a glow plug or squirt of ether to get started.
There are spring starters that can be fitted for a dead electric system, just in case.
Akfly.
Why do you want a passagemaker for cruising.
Shouldn’t be a good fit.
Who says we won’t be passagemaking?
Basically, what he said. I may not be crossing to Hawaii and then French Polynesia, but we do plan on moving down continents and being in exposed water. I want large tanks also.
Many designs have only one or two “staterooms” (i hate that term.) This one had three which is on my list of haves.
Who says we won’t be passagemaking?
Basically, what he said. I may not be crossing to Hawaii and then French Polynesia, but we do plan on moving down continents and being in exposed water. I want large tanks also.
Many designs have only one or two “staterooms” (i hate that term.) This one had three which is on my list of haves.
I agree with Arc. Have you considered asking the seller who they use for repairs and maintenance?
Reach out to him. If you deem him trustworthy hire him as the mechanical surveyor. Yes there may be concern regarding conflict of interest. But a gardener as good as their reputation is is hard to find knowledgeable mechanics in this part of the world.I have the contact info for the mechanic who has been maintaining the boat for the last 25 years and definitely plan on picking his brains! Perhaps hire him to show me through the mechanicals, to get a different picture from the owner.
Sellers also developed a operator's manual for the entire boat. They are in the process of going though it to ensure it is up to date. They offered, I didn't ask!
Reach out to him. If you deem him trustworthy hire him as the mechanical surveyor. Yes there may be concern regarding conflict of interest. But a gardener as good as their reputation is is hard to find knowledgeable mechanics in this part of the world.
I was hoping someone here on TF would end up with this spectacular vessel! We deserve it!
Larry, no deserving people could be located, so WE'RE buying the boat!
Too soon to put it in my signature? . . . yep, we'll wait until after survey!
How about this one for a teaser?
I see a number of similarities to Beebe Design #112, m/v MOJO! Same hull form, transom, location of flopper stoppers, tankage, etc., etc. We have cruised MOJO for 20 years. Like her, you'll draw admiring looks, favorable comments and be a very photographed boat everywhere you go. Just be prepared to have dinghys coming at every anchorage to tell you how much they like your boat!
Lovely, lovely boat. Gardners are quite popular here (though the 6LXs are the more common), and from what I have see and heard, their reputations are deserved. 3,000 hours? Joking aside, barely run in. You can still buy the original workshop manuals and owner's manuals from the company in England that sells all the spares. (I have both for the 6LX; still dreaming about a future boat with one in it!) Congratulations; that is a boat I'd be very happy to own.
CONGRATS!
Seriously happy for you.
I contacted the listing broker three times over past 6 months and he never replied. Even went so far as to check on plane tickets from Mexico to go see her with my wife.
IF you do cruise her down this way to Sea of Cortez, San Carlos (my home) please do look us up. MexicoEcoResort@gmail.com
Also, if you decide to sell her for ANY reason,get ahold of me first. Please.
I am angry with the Listing Broker, but more angry at myself for not being more assertive. All is Good. You sound like the perfect new owner of this extraordinary vessel.
I am serious and would make myself available to be a good contact for you if you make it down here, even loan you a car or a truck to use if you need it.
Merry Christmas!
Best of Luck to you and yours in the coming New Year(s).DJ