Griffiths, 33 ft, 1975 sailboat for sale
The ideal new owner Sea Gypsy is someone who wants to build their own boat, hull is complete and mast and rigging and sails all there. A dedicated sailor would be able to be on the water in a year.
Sea Gypsy was designed robustly to be able to circumnavigate; She is a long keeled boat, with an Airex core and built with Hetron Fire Retardent Resin in 1975. During construction she was inspected by the Coast Guard and there are sample of the hull saved - thru hull from bottom as well as port holes as demonstration of soundness. The Airex in the hull provides for insulation making her comfortable in the winter as well as cooler in the summer. In addition to making for a stiffer hull.
There is no cockpit well, which means there is room for a Great Cabin Aft which contains two Concordia berths fold up and allow storage below and seating for 9 around a table. There is also a galley that includes Primus stoves, as well as electric for when at the dock.
There is a hot water gravity feed heating system. Original designer/builder lived aboard in NY harbor for 20 winters.
The engine is mid ship and accessible for repair or replacement thru main hatch.
Forward is a double berth with hanging lockers and drawer storage for livaboard convenience. There is standing headroom in this space.
Mast, boom, spinnaker pole are all included. A full suit of tanbark sails - inspected by local sail maker - and deemed ready to sail.
Simpson Lawrence Stainless Steel Davits for dinghy storage included
The wood in the pilot house needs to be redone, and any other updating the new owner deems necessary.
She is located 10 miles from 2 do it yourself boat yards in Southwest Florida. And less than a mile from a large boat yard where she can be launched.
Price $5,000
Email Charlene at caloosa@juno.com
or phone 863-265-0-four-three-one
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