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Quote "A basic sloop rig with two six-ft cockpit seats and two good sized berths in the main cabin. The V-berth is only large enough for children. ( We use it for storage.) A delightful boat for "gunkholing" here in the Florida Keys. Run aground? With a 23 in. draft, just get out and push it off! The outboard's prop never gets near bottom. Sails nicely with just 140 genoa. Comfortable for two persons for overnite or several days. Limitations are ice and water. Added life lines, stern rail (used), roller furling, all new navigation lights, Origo single-burner alcohol stove, stern-mounted charcoal barbecue, compass, vhf, 10 gal. water tank, 12 gal. gas tank on aft deck of cockpit, awning, electric bilge pump, cassette stereo, used loran and used autopilot. Converted mast to internal halyards and lead them back to cockpit. Upgraded primary winches (with used ones) and put original primary winch on cabin top for halyards. Makes a nice comfortsble compact cruiser. WEAKNESSES: (1.) Both original u-bolt-style "chainplates" failed from cracks while under sail. Had to get new ones hand made for $85. (2.) Carry a spare tiller. I slipped and fell against mine, and it split right at the rudder. It's a weak design, and you can't get home without one. Overall, my wife and I love the boat. " Unquote
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