Inboard: Yanmar 27HP Diesel (new in 1999), low hours
Features:
Wheel steering with classic compass binnacle
depth meter, wind meter
slab reefing with two reefing points/positions
2 Anchors: Claw Main Anchor with 50' chain, 100' rode and 35 lb
danforth mounted on stern rail with 6' chain and 100' rode.
windlass
3 burner propane stove
head with 10 gal waste bladder
30 gal water tank
20 gal diesel tank
starting battery and house battery with solar panel system
Classic stainless hand pump for galley sink, with deep sink
new roller-furler installed in 2002 (Profurl)
new safety lines (3) installed in 2002
Hull painted in 2005
Teak exterior brightwork, teak and mahogany inside the cabin
Lazy Jacks system
Stereo - CD/FM/AM
"Journey" is a classic Yawl, made to last in 1972. She has been
cruised extensively in the Chesapeake and is now laying at a Texas
Marina. This is a boat capable of blue water cruising that can also be
taken in to shoal draft areas where most boats of this size can not
go. Her sail plan makes her a versatile cruiser able to manage nicely
in very light winds under spinnaker and mizzen staysail, or fully
reefed, or under "jib and jigger". Her ground tackle is heavy and has
been proven in many a blow. She was sailed off a mooring in the
Chesapeake - her diesel "iron sail" very reliable but used only when
required. This is a no-nonsense boat with trusted manual fittings --
she does not rely on battery power to get her owners out and back.
Even though considered a classic, she holds her own easily with much
more modern sailboats - fast and nimble for her age - and her
beautiful lines draw many and envious stare. Unfortunately her owners
can no longer give her the attention she deserves and hope she will
find and continue to delight new owners who can spend time cruising
and sailing her.