According to the seller, all systems operate properly and there are no deficiencies. The sails are all in good serviceable condition. The hull has a good finish and there are no defects or blistering in the hull.
Stock #280055
1974 Dufour 34 Sloop with Volvo Penta Diesel Engine, Clean, 6' 5" Headroom, Fin Keel with Skeg-Hung Rudder
The Dufour 34 located in Niantic, CT is a French-built sailing vessel that does quite a nice job catering to the sailing enthusiast. The original price of this vessel was $250,000.
The two-cabin set-up has the owner's cabin forward and a double cabin on the portside aft. The starboard side aft holds the head and a big cockpit locker. The cabin settees are easily long and wide enough to sleep two bodies. The table, with drop-leafs either side, is set amidships. The owner's cabin in the bow is a nice place to be.
There is a hanging locker, shelving down the hull sides and across the bow area. And there is somewhere to sit, not on the berth, to put your socks on, very important when others are on board. The galley is on the port side and has a double sink and two-burner stove. The navigation area is big and comfortable.
This vessel is ready for you to take you and your family on a weekend voyage across the ocean. This cruiser / racer is ready for your next adventure.
Reason for selling is no longer use.
The owner reports that all systems are working as designed and maintenance is up to date. The boat appeared to be in good overall condition and showed average wear for her age. The owner reports the the VHF are recent additions to the boat.
A recent survey found elevated moisture levels in some areas of the deck as well as possible delamination in the bulkhead. They're also was damage to the mainsail and sale cover from animal presence outside of the boat.
Stock #329591
31' sloop with racy features, more contemporary lines and a generous freeboard!
Popular 31' sloop from the very popular Hunter Sailboat line. This boat has many desirable features of a newer design in the size and pricing of a vintage model.
A good-size cockpit with a layout convenient for crew or short / single-handed sailing. Room to move about and self tailing winches are well placed and instruments allow you to stay behind the wheel on the raised helm seat.
All lines are led aft and through marked clutches to allow sail handling from the cockpit. Roller furling headsail and lazy jacks allow raising and lowering sails from the cockpit as well. Good-sized side decks and double lifelines allow easy movement forward when needed.
Comfortable and conventional cabin layout, the easy companionway leads to the salon with the galley to starboard, nav station to port, and a dinette forward. The good-sized galley and loads of storage make the boat a good one for liveaboard or extended stays. Refrigerator and icebox allow on or off-grid use (has some solar panels as well).
Moving forward there is an enclosed head with a composting toilet, sink and mirror. Opposite is a wet locker and forward is a convention cabin with a V-berth. The boat offers good ventilation with overhead hatches and opening ports. There is also a small cabin under the cockpit with a berth and additional storage. Engine access is good with removable panels for easy inspections and service.
This is a good option for someone looking to move up or get into sailing on a reasonable budget. Hunter enjoys a large active fleet and owner community. Call me today to discuss making this your base for Summer adventure this year.
Reason for selling is switching to power.
Aside from the issues mentioned below, the owner confirms the boat is in overall good condition, though there is some wear and tear and the boat could use a cleaning.
Yet to be completed is the replacement of the V-berth thruhull and seacock (handle didn't turn easily enough).
The major issue the seller reports is that a rebuild of the rudder is needed, which accounts for the reduction in price.
Upon completion of the above, the only thing from a safety standpoint he suggests to a new owner is to replace the lifelines with dyneema. Then go sailing.
Stock #328971
Solid, heavy build, coastal and bluewater cruiser!
Located in Portland, CT, this 1981 Endeavour is a Plan B with the V-berth forward. She is a seaworthy vessel capable of transatlantic crossings and cruising the coasts. The Schmoo II is a built like a tank and makes a comfortable liveaboard with her shoal draft.
The captain and crew will sail in comfort in the large and roomy cockpit with a removable table. Downwind handling is aided by a boom brake.
The interior cabin features a V-berth forward (Plan B) with filler, ventilators, and a hanging locker.
The salon sleeps 3 with port and starboard settees, with the starboard settee converting to a double bed. She includes cushions and storage drawers beneath and above the settees, bookshelves, a bulkhead-mounted folding dinette table, 110 shore power, 12V plugs, and a hot water heater that runs off the engine or 110V shore power.
Additional sleeping quarters include an aft quarter berth cabin which can also be used for storage when not used for passengers.
Her galley includes a gimbaled stove/oven, an icebox (not to be confused with a refrigerator), and a double stainless-steel sink.
The Endeavour is a solid, heavy, sturdy boat with a fiberglass hull and deck. The engine is a Perkins 4-108 diesel.
She is far younger than her age by virtue of having her home port in the Northeast for the last 25 years where the sailing season is less than five months long and she was properly stored on the hard the remaining months of the year.
Included in the sale is a 8'6" dinghy (no motor).
She's ready for her next adventure. What are you waiting for?
Reason for selling is downsizing to a trailerable boat.
