$3,900
Sanford, North Carolina
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Posted Over 1 Month
This auction is for a 1980 Cape Dory 27 sailboat. Alberg designed coastal cruiser. Inboard diesel engine original Yanmar YSB8 8HP. The Cape Dory 27 is a well designed and built coastal cruiser highly regarded by sailors for it's solid construction and heavy weather comfort. She features a full keel with a draft of 4 feet and an 8.5 feet beam. Previous owner purchased this boat in Panama City, Flordia 3 years ago and sailed her down the Gulf of Mexico, around the tip of Key West and back north to her present location in Jacksonville, NC. PO attests to her performance in both light and heavy weather. She is tiller steered, simply rigged and can be single-handed easily, but large enough for two to comfortly cruise with 6 feet of standing head room. There are three head sails, including a spinnaker, working jib and storm jib. Jibs are hank-on. The mainsail has been ripped and patched, but should be replaced. The hull and topsides are in good condition for a boat of this age. A good buffing and wax will restore the fiberglass to beautiful condition. DC power is provided by two good marine grade batteries. The batteries are kept charged by an installed battery charger. Running and anchor lights all work. Depth sounder works but might need calibration. Shrouds, forestay, backstay, deck stepped aluminum mast and chainplates are in good shape. Features standard layout below with V berth for two, starboard berth in main cabin and a marine head with holding tank. All electric down below is 12 volt DC power. Has beautiful teak bulkheads. Berth and seat cushions are in good shape. Has ice box, vhf radio, tape deck, lots of storage and miscellaneous spare parts. Includes winch handle, five life jackets, flares which may need replaced, teak and holly sole (Floor), spotlight and other devices. Has installed and working 500GPH electric bilge pump and a hand-operated bilge pump with handle. Port lights are original Cape Dory and can be opened for ventilation. Port lights include curtains. Other features include: Two burner non-pressurized alchol stove Bow and stern stainless steel pulpit 200 ft of 5/8 nylon anchor rode with 30 ft of 5/8 inch galvanized chain (Needs new anchor) What it needs: New/replacement throttle cable New Fuel and filters Bottom painted Engine is not currently running. It should be gone over by a marine diesel mechanic This yacht needs some TLC and attention, but is not a project boat by any means. A little money and a lot of love will return her to the classic beauty she was when new. PLEASE NOTE: Seriously interested potential buyers are encouraged to inspect this yacht prior to bidding. This yacht is located at the marina aboard Marine Corps Air Station, New River, Jacksonville, NC. This is a restricted access military base, so if you are not current or retired military or dependant you must be accompanied by the current owner or a military member. Please contact me using the eBay message system to make arrangements. Arrangements need to be made a day in advance because of where I reside. NO SHIPPING OF THIS ITEM! Payment by PayPal only!! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
