The Ontario 32 is the type of cruiser that provides more flexibility than your average sailboat. These boats combine extremely solid construction with speed and comfort, resulting in a go anywhere boat that sails throughout the Great Lakes, the Caribbean, and even across the Atlantic.
This particular model was originally owned by a machinist on Lake Erie who made a tough boat even tougher. Take a look at the traveler - it's custom made solid stainless steel. Throttle, choke, and gear shift all have custom solid stainless steel handles. There are even a couple of custom made stainless steel fishing rod holders he left behind that easily mount on any winch. When one looks at the brightwork, items such as the beautiful stainless steel Enkes winches, and the custom fittings, it's easy to tell that a great deal of love was put into this boat. The second owner did not have the boat long but was just as meticulous with upkeep and maintenance. As a result, everything on this boat is simple, solid, and works. As a small engine mechanic, the second owner religiously tuned and meticulously maintained the engine, resulting in one of the smoothest running and problem free A4s out there.
I can tell you the interior is extremely well built and pleasing to the eye with white maple woodwork. The previous owner's wife did an excellent job on handmade curtains and cushions throughout the interior. The engine, cabin compartments, and bilge are spotless.
RIG
Extra heavy duty standing rigging - all 1/4 inch stainless with 1/2 inch Navtec turnbuckles
Split backstay rig tensioner
Adjustable lazy jacks for easy mainsail handling
Mast and all stays and shrouds lighting grounded using all copper conductors of much excess capacity ( 1/2 inch copper tubing)
Masthead lightning protected using S.S. lightning rod and double S.S. diffusers
Metal toerail connected into lightning grounding system
HARDWARE
Solid fiberglass construction - No coring anywhere in the entire hull
All deck and rig hardware and rigging fittings are extra heavy duty, and all custom made ( except turnbuckles and winches)
Complete winch equipped-six on deck, three on rig - Enkes S.S. geared and bronze halliard.
Double bar bow and stern pulpits, new double strand lifelines. (2008)
New through hulls and hoses (2008)
Replaced all plumbing hoses (2008)
ENGINE
Atomic 4, 30 H.P. on rubber mounts for smooth and quiet running; well maintained and in excellent condition.
Engine cooling system protected with custom made anti-syphon exhaust manifold
Engine and fuel tank lightning grounded
Engine accessories include emergency hand starting crank, crankcase oil removal pump, spare water pump impeller, and detailed shop manual
Four grease cups conveniently located in lazarette and connected with copper tubing to:
(1) Engine water pump bearings
(2) Engine propshaft
(3) Upper and lower rudderstock bearings
Propshaft stuffing box fitted with lifetime industrial Teflon sealing rings
New (2008) Indigo (Atomic 4 specialized) 3 blade prop
ELECTRIC
Two new (2009) 12V batteries totaling 150 AH (950 marine cranking for starter)-one for engine (50AH), one for accessories (100 AH) (AGM+deep cycle)
New (2009) Nautilus 15A onboard waterproof smart charger; can charge 3 batteries of any type at the same time.
120 Volt shorepower wired throughout accommodation and totally insulated from 12V system
120 Volt system dispersed through master switch and fuse protected
VHF Marine Radio (2007)
New (2009) 1000 Watt portable generator
GALLEY
Two burner propane stove-tank mounted externally
Coolatron 12V icebox cooling
12V water pressure system enhanced with stainless surge tank
Water storage tanks protected with two anti-syphon checkvalves
Pots, bowls, plates, saucers and all cutlery and electric kettle included and securely retained in galley storage area
GROUND TACKLE AND SAFETY
Large galvanized plough anchor with galvanized chain and 100ft. of half inch nylon rode
Stainless steel Danforth type anchor with 3/8 inch nylon rode
Three large size vinyl docking bumpers (new)
Docking lines and springlines (new)
Olin 12 guage flaregun kit
Large size hand bell
Lifering with floating line
Leaded weighted wood and rope swimming ladder
SAILS
Complete all Hood sail inventory
Mainsail (fully battened) with two deep reefing slabs and cover
160% No.1
Furlex Furling system (3 years old) & recut Genoa Jib with ultra violet protection
MISCELANEOUS
Removable main companionway mosquito net
Two custom made stainless steel fishing rod holders
Full size Naugahyde cockpit cushions for entire cockpit
12V Autohelm
Misc. coils of rope
Full size canvas winter storage tarp for mast down winter storage
Custom made industrial grade Fabrene tarp for mast up winter storage
Fore and aft mast support cradles for mast down winter storage or mast transportation aboard boat
Compass and speedometer odometer in cockpit
Matching set brass barometer and ships clock on interior bulkhead
