11/8/05,

1997 Whisstock 17, Bayfield Wisconsin, $18,500, sold 2/12/06

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1997 Whisstock 17, "Preceptress"

Rig in one hour and off you go to the Apostles, Isle Royale, the Canadian Islands, Olympic pennisula,Bajas Sea of Cortez or Key west! A seaworthy boat that goes anywhere! Call or email for spec sheet. ONLY truly interested people please as when you own her you will quickly find out that the ONLY problem with her is that she commands attention everywhere you go! Compare this boat to others not even remotely simlilar such as the Montgomery 17 etc or do a search for pocket Cruisers and you will see that dollar for dollar this boat is a real classic both visually and at sea.

  • DESIGNER, GEORGE WHISSTOCK DESIGNS LTD.
    WOODBRIDGE,SUFFOLK,ENGLAND Preceptress
  • DESIGN, NO. 119 TRAILER SAILER
  • CONFIGURATION, YAWL (GAFF MAIN, LUG MIZZEN WITH DOUBLE HEADSAILS)
  • BUILDER, BOB TRYGG
    DULUTH, MINNESOTA
  • COMPLETION DATE, AUGUST 1997

    CONSTRUCTION:

  • MAHOGANY PLYWOOD FRAMES WITH ONE LAYER OF DOUGLAS FIR STRIP PLANKING, 10MM THICK, USING TONGUE AND GROOVE EDGING BEDDED IN EPOXY, FOLLOWED BY TWO LAYERS OF 2 MM KERUING 3 PLY PLYWOOD IN A DOUBLE DIAGONAL PLANKING PATTERN BEDDED IN EPOXY. HULL IS COVERED WITH ONE LAYER OF 6 OUNCE GLASS CLOTH AND COATED INSIDE AND OUT WITH EPOXY. 10 MM MAHOGANY PLYWOOD DECKS WITH 3 MM TEAK PLANKING. 10 MM MAHOGANY PLYWOOD CABIN TOP AND COCKPIT STRUCTURE. SITKA SPRUCE SPARS AND BOW SPRIT.

    SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Aprox 21 ft with bow sprit
  • LOA, 17' 6"
  • LWL, 16' 6"
  • BEAM, 6' 9"
  • DRAFT (BD. UP), 1' 4"
  • DRAFT (BD. DN), 3' 11"
  • BALLAST (LEAD), 500 LBS.
  • SAIL AREA (TOTAL), 223 SQ. FT.
  • WEIGHT ( BOAT WITH ALL EQUIPMENT AND RIGGING), APPROX. 2400 LBS.
  • TANKAGE, FUEL 5 GAL. WATER 12 GAL.

    ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT:

  • APELCO MOD. 6700 GPS/ LORAN WITH ANTENNAS
  • UNIDEN VHF RADIO WITH ANTENNA
  • SATURN COMPASS (BULKHEAD MOUNT)
  • AUTOHELM BIDATA DEPTHSOUNDER AND KNOTMETER/LOG WITH THRUHULL TRANSDUCERS.

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

  • 2 DEEP CYCLE 12 V BATTERIES WITH BATTERY SWITCH, BATTERY COMBINER AND WEST MULTISTAGE SMART CHARGER SYSTEM.
  • HONDA ENGINE INCLUDES 3 AMP CHARGING UNIT FOR 12 V BATTERIES
  • 110 V AC SHORE POWER WIRING
  • COMPLETE CIRCUIT FUSE PANELS FOR ALL CIRCUITS
  • 4 INTERIOR LIGHTS
  • COMPLETE CG APPROVED NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS
  • ALL STAINLESS STEEL RIGGING IS GROUNDED USING A BRONZE GROUND PLATE FOR SAFETY AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION

    WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE SYSTEM:

  • 12 GALLON FRESH WATER TANK WITH DECK FILL
  • WHALE FOOT PUMP FOR FRESH WATER AT S/S SINK IN GALLEY AREA
  • THETFORD PORTAPOTTIE WITH INTEGRAL WASTE HOLDING TANK
  • WHALE BILGE PUMP IN COCKPIT WITH ABOVE WATERLINE OUTLET

    MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND ENGINE DETAILS:

  • ENGINE IS A HONDA 5 HP 4-STROKE OUTBOARD MOUNTED IN A WELL IN THE COCKPIT
  • 4 GALLON FUEL TANK THAT IS STORED IN A SEALED AND VENTED LOCKER UNDER THE COCKPIT SEAT
  • FORCE 10 6000 BTU PROPANE HEATER WITH VENTING STACK AND OXYGEN DEPLETION DEVICE
  • XINTEX PROPANE ELECTRONIC SAFETY SYSTEM WITH BILGE SENSOR
  • AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF SOLENOID ON PROPANE TANK ACTIVATED BY ALARM CONDITIONS
  • 4 LB. PROPANE TANK IN A SEALED AND VENTED LOCKER UNDER THE COCKPIT SEAT

    EQUIPMENT LIST:

  • ORIGO 3000 2-BURNER ALCOHOL STOVE
  • BATTERY FAN IN CABIN
  • 4 OPENING BRONZE PORTLIGHTS IN CABIN COMPLETE WITH SCREENS
  • CUSTOM PLUSH FABRIC BUNK CUSHIONS WITH FILLER SECTION TO MAKE DOUBLE BERTH
  • CUSTOM TABLE AND TABLE SUPPORT THAT CAN BE USED IN BOTH THE CABIN AND COCKPIT
  • FORTRESS ALUMINUM ANCHOR WITH DECK MOUNT AND BOWSPRIT ROLLER
  • 15' OF ANCHOR CHAIN AND 150' OF NYLON ANCHOR LINE THAT STOWS IN A LOCKER AT THE BOW
  • REMOVABLE SWIM/BOARDING LADDER WITH BRACKET ON THE STERN
  • TELESCOPIC BOAT HOOK
  • THROWABLE HORSESHOE LIFE RING
  • 2 FENDERS
  • 4 MOORING LINES
  • TANBARK GAFF MAINSAIL WITH SLAB REEFING
  • TANBARK MIZZEN SAIL WITH LAZY JACKS
  • 2 TANBARK HEADSAILS SET ON CRUISING DESIGN ROLLER FURLING UNITS
  • LAZY JACKS FOR THE MAINSAIL
  • SAILCOVER FOR THE MAINSAIL
  • BOTTOMSIDER CUSTOM WATERPROOF COCKPIT CUCHIONS
  • ALL HALYARDS, REEFING LINES, FURLING LINES AND TOPPING LIFT ARE RUN TO THE COCKPIT
  • CUSTOM SEWN COCKPIT AWNING/TENT THAT ENCLOSES THE ENTIRE COCKPIT
  • MAGNAVOX 5" COLOR TV UNIT MOUNTED ON A CUSTOM SHELF
  • Great cd player/tuner stereo system
  • CUSTOM SCREEN PANEL TO FIT IN THE COMPANIONWAY WHEN DOORS ARE OPEN

    SPECIAL FEATURES:

  • THE MAIN MAST IS MOUNTED IN A TABERNACLE AND WITH CUSTOM FITTED RIGGING THAT ALLOWS LOWERING AND RAISING THE MAST WITH ONE PERSON IN MINUTES.
  • CUSTOM STORAGE OF COMPLETE RIG WITHOUT MOVING THE MAST FORWARD
  • CANVAS STORAGE BAGS FOR THE BOOM AND THE COMPLETE MIZZEN RIG
  • CANVAS ROAD COVER THAT COVERS COMPLETE BOAT WHEN STORED OR TRANSPORTED ON THE TRAILER
  • SINGLE AXLE TRAILER WITH CUSTOM BEDS AND GUIDES FOR EASY RETREVIAL AND LAUNCH
  • ELECTRIC BRAKES ON THE TRAILER

    THIS BOAT HAS BEEN FITTED AND MAINTAINED IN ABSOLUTE BRISTOL FASHION. THIS IS ONE BOAT THAT IS TRULY OUTFITTED COMPLETELY AND ONLY AWAITS THE INTERESTED BUYER TO SAILAWAY AND ENJOY IT. IT MUST BE SEEN TO FULLY APPRECIATE THIS EXCEPTIONAL TRAILERABLE SAILBOAT THAT HAS WON AWARDS AND WILL EASILY REPEAT AT MAJOR WOODEN BOAT SHOWS!

    Owner will deliver at expenses

    Hello David, teh boat is sold now so do remove it ok. Thank you so much! Stephan
    Bayfield Wisconsin


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