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Benford Gaff Sloop, 17 ft., 1979 to 1988, Wichita Falls, Texas, $800, SOLD 5/2/23

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Benford Gaff Sloop, 17 ft., 1979 to 1988 sailboat for sale

  • Built between 1979 and 1988, launched in 1988.
  • 17' on deck, 15.5'LWL, 7' beam, 2.5 draft, 3000 lbs. disp., 900 lbs. cast lead keel.
  • Philippine mahogany strip plank over Douglas fir frames and oak keel
  • Marine plywood decks and interior
  • All spars are solid Sitka Spruce, finished bright
  • Sales are Dacron (tanbark color) Only used one season
  • Deck and hull covered with Dynel cloth in West epoxy
  • Entire vessel West coated inside and out
  • All fasteners silicon bonze
  • All standing rigging and hardware is stainless steel or silicon bronze
  • Blocks are teak shells with stainless hardware and bronze sheaves
  • Cockpit is self-draining, bronze seacocks on drain lines
  • 12' sweep – auxiliary power
  • Custom dual-axle trailer
  • Original blueprints and notes

    I have sanded most of the old bottom paint off and have replaced two tires on the trailer (it needs 2 more if trailered any distance).

  • The reason for finding a new home for her is because we are moving and I do not have a place of work on her at the new location.
  • Neither the boat or trailer has ever been titled or registered.
  • I have about $800 in it, just want to find a new home for her
  • Price $800

    SOLD

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    Benford Gaff Sloop, 17 ft., 1979 to 1988 sailboat

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