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Skookum 48 Sailboat World Cruiser Liveaboard Cargo Research

Estimated price for orientation: 55 000 $

Category: Sailboats 28 feet
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Description
Condition: Used Year: 1972
Keel: Fixed Full Cutaway Make: Skookum Marine
Use: Fresh Water, Salt Water Model: Sloop 47
Engine Type: Single Inboard/Outboard Type: Cruiser
Engine Make: Ford Lehman Length (feet): 48
Primary Fuel Type: Diesel Beam (feet): 13.5
Fuel Capacity: 101 - 150 Gallons Hull Material: Fiberglass
For Sale By: Private Seller Rigging: Sloop, Cutter
Hull ID Number: 1231261


Own one of the finest cruising vessels built for person looking to spend less upfront and fix her up to your own purpose. It's a Skookum Marine Inc. build (what else needs to be said), Ed Monk design by the legendary Port Townsend ship wrights still around who laid these up by hand with finest resin/cloth quality, molds, gel and barrier coats that don't get blisters. They set the standard for the entire west coast Canadian and American North Sea sailing fleet.Journey to Hawaii Odyssey Ep. 1, Inspirational Sailing Forever Trip Begins - SV Aulani Aloha latest release on my vessel you tube video, check it out.Will consider trade into smaller vessel or partner.

It's outside the box of recreational sailing boats as the lone rugged do it all sailing ship for commercial, recreational purposes, esp circumnavigation, blue water long endurance able to comfortably sleep 8 in 4 double to queen size beds with interior finish. Or use some space for a research center, cargo, office.
Solid bulletproof era hull & deck, full lead keel cut away fore front, updated mast/rigging/profurler, beefy quality hydraulic steering gear, offshore redundant anchor system, marine diesel genset, tropical storm force autopilot system, radar, fish finder, spacious interior versatile.  This boat is not a "yacht" by cookie cutter standards. She can be. It is a rugged, seaworthy, serious cruiser built for making long distance ocean passages safely.  She needs TLC esp. britework and main engine repair. Live aboard ready. Able to sail to Fiji or West Coast. Currently sailing inter-island and at anchor in Hawaii. Delivery or watch keeping possible this summer as an additional deal. Open to trade into a quality equipped smaller vessel. Open to cash offer for less if done very soon. Simple sail plan for ease of sailing. Vessel tracks well, forgiving to inexperienced sailors or rough water action. She's one of the few full keels that sails into the wind and high winds, rough waves unlike most others. The large rudder, keel dynamics underwater and sail configuration is impressive. Large flush deck accommodates 20-40 people, raised aft cabin, 6'2-6'4" headroom on average.  Never had teak decks so deck is not compromised - retained original strength, no hidden rot or leaks. Hull is 3/4" solid FRP lined with 1 1/2" marine insulation with a barrier FRP layer inside rare and expensive. Reduces noise, moderates temperature and makes interior finish work easy. Call 808 six three one seven zero zero nine, leave a message please if I'm not able to answer. If you email send name and NUMBER with an intelligent message. USCG Doc. original build cert., operational endorsements: Recreation, Registry for foreign waters, Coastwise for commercial passengers/cargo & fishery. Foreign built or State registered do not enjoy such liberties. SEE 3 videos on you tube search for skookum sailboats for sale. In description under videos will be updated inventory and further details. Current survey available after you view videos, descriptions and provide verification of funds to purchase.