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Boat Description Model: Watkins 27 Year: 1979 Keel type and Draft: 3’8” Shoal Draft HIN: Wym27215M79H General Condition: Very Good; engine- excellent Accommodations: Sleeps 5 Description: “Almost Heaven” is a well-kept, comfortable shoal-draft cruiser. Concrete-lead ballast for safety with wide 10.5’ beam and full length, 3’8”shoal-draft keel. In the sound, she easily gets into shallow areas and pulls off of shoals.. A blue-water boat that originally sailed around FL/Gulf of Mex/Bahamas area, was acquired, and reconditioned. This sloop can be single-handed, or crewed easily by two; sleeps 5. Has recently sailed across both Albemarle and Pamlico sounds, 100 miles and 170 miles respectively. Ports include Silver Lake/Okracoke Isl, Manteo/Roanoke Isl, and more. With all the upgrades, she is already priced lower than the NADA valuation.
Upgrade History: 2010- New freshwater Flojet water pump 2010- New Marine toilet seat asbly 2009- Torresen's Marine inspected 12hp Yanmar, low hrs/like-new, fresh-water diesel inboard & trans (no rust) 2009- New deep-cell battery #2 2009- New custom Main Sail w. new sunbrella cover 2009- New, never-used counter top 110v toaster oven 2009- Rewired batteries for improved, charging systems 2009- New teak cockpit table w. SS 3 slot drink holder, +2 folding 2009- Top side deck paint job 2009- Reconditioned alcohol stove 2009- New installed solar vent 2009- New solar trickle charger 2008- New engine damping under cockpit for improved quieter ride 2008- SS stanchion-mounted fishing pole holders 2008- New Roller Furling for 150 jib with new sunbrella cover 2008- Painted hull with epoxy “Hull Guard,” antifouling, and high-gloss side products; fairing of keel for racing/speed; reconditioned skeg rudder 2008- New decals and hailing 2008- New, anti-absorbing 4" cockpit cushions, 1 new vinyl cover 2008- New, uninstalled marine stereo system w. waterproof cockpit spkrs 2008- New SS horn 2008- Handheld 76c Garmin 2007- New 5 yr. starter battery 2007- New, 4” galley & V-Birth cushions 2007- Rewired mast electrical; added cell phone & GPS charging stations 2007- New lighted, Edison compass by Richie
Other Features: Full Head with toilet, shower, & sink. Second sink in galley. Anchor on bow pulpit, and one anchor stored. Lots of fenders and life jackets. Bimini sunbrella repaired w. new cover. Icebox, locker, several hatches, oil lamps, and extra mechanical supplies. Swim ladder, cockpit depth/fish finder. SS cockpit charcoal grill. Additional 110 jib, mainsail, and 165 red, white & blue spinnaker.. Asking price: $8,995 OBO C: 252-489-9856; email: Alanzo113@aol.com