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1981 Irwin Citation

Estimated price for orientation: 3 050 $

Category: Sailboats 28 feet
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Description
Year: 1981 Rigging: Sloop,
Make: Irwin Engine Type: Single Inboard
Model: Citation Engine Make: Yanmar
Type: Cruiser / Club Racer Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Length (feet): 30 Fuel Capacity: 11 - 20 Gallons
Beam (feet): 10 For Sale By: Private Seller
Hull Material: Fiberglass


For sale is our 1981 Irwin, Citation.They were built for the Caribbean cursing market in the late 70’ and 80’s. The 46´tall mast is great in moderate winds and can easily be reefed down when the wind picks up. She has a 4,300 lb. ballast and 10,400 lb. displacement, she is fast and stable, which makes for great sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. The shoal draft is 4’ and on the bay that can get you up most creeks.My wife and I love it, it’s a great boat, we have been sailing her for the last ten years. The only reason I’m selling her is because my family has grown and my 4 grand children need a little more space.  So I did what any good grandpa would do, I bought a bigger boat.She is in good, well maintained condition, ready to go sailing tomorrow.RiggingStanding rigging less than 12 years oldSails less than 12 years oldRunning rigging less than 12 years oldHood roller furling genoa less than 12 years oldTwo reefing points on mainEngine:13 Hp 2YG Yanmar dieselThe water pump impeller was replaced last year along with both belts and fuel filter.The oil and oil filter have been changed, religiously every year since we’ve owned the boat.The cutlass bearing was also replaced last year.The 2 blade original prop was replaced with a 3 blade Maxi feathering prop by the previous owner.2 deep cell batteries.Ray Core fuel water separatorThe engine runs great and has never let us down or failed to start. I believe it to be the original engine but there’s is no hour meter,ElectronicsThree year old Uniden VHFHummingbird Depth Finder12 amp inverter40 watt solar panel (keeps the batteries topped off) All in good working orderInteriorShe has a beautiful teak interior typical of the Irwin’s, the wood is in good shape for a boat of its age. There is some minor water damage near one of the sofas. It came from a stanchion base on deck that leaked. The stanchion has been repaired and does not leak anymore. The cushions are all in good shape with little wear and no tears, no stains. The rear bunk cushion is missing, we never saw a reason to replace it. We use that area for storage, everyone needs a garage.ExteriorThe exterior is in good condition, for a 36 year old boat that has been used and well maintained. There are no soft spots on the deck or hull. There are two cockpit cushions in good condition.  The main sail cover, sun cover on the genoa and binnacle cover are in good condition.  There is a Bimini top, in good condition that covers the cockpitMiscellaneousThe boat is located in Fells Point, Maryland 21231. I would encourage anyone interested in bidding to come and see it first.  Just send me an e-mail and we can set up a time.A $1,000.00 deposit through PayPal is required within 24 hours at the close of the auction.The boat will need to be moved out of the slip it is in by April 16th.  The boat is being sold as-is, where is with no warranty or guarantees.Any questions please ask, I check my email several times during the day. Here are some links you might find interesting. One is the specification on the boat and the other is the original brochure. Just hit Ctrl+Click to follow the link.She is a well-built boat that I believe will make the new owner very happy.Thanks for looking.