I want this boat but what is it?

[PPPPPP42]

This is a boat im probably going to go look at monday as a potential project, could be a total wreck but I want to at least figure out the brand before I go, since its listed as "unknown". Its an unfinished project, I'm not sure what to make of the dorade and clamshell vents, the teak decking is interesting. Apparently it has a mast and standing rigging but no sails and the running rigging needs replacement. I assume thats at least $1000 for a basic setup?
Hope the link to just the pics doesnt violate any rules.
http://www.hoopersyachts.com/UsedBoa...cfm?PageID=948

I can't help but wonder if a non trailerable fin keel is too much for me. The city has mooring bouys in a sheltered part of the river, I suppose that would help, winter could suck though. I've seen cradles on top of regular car or equivalent trailers, I wonder how hard that is or if this is way too big and heavy, if I could do that I could store it for the winter no problem.

Year: 1976
LOA: 27' 0", LWL: 23' 0", BEAM: 8' 0", DRAFT: 5'
SA: ---˛
RIG: Sloop
HULL: Mono
Ballast: ---
Displacement: ---
KEEL: Fin

White Oak Wooden Cradle
9.9 Mercury 4-stroke Outboard electric start
2 Bronze Primary Winches
Bow Rail w/Lifelines (not installed)
Marine Head
4 Opening Ports
Dorade Vents Forward
Bronze Clamshell Vents Aft
Teak Cockpit Grate
Herreshof Mooring Cleats

[scottyt]

you can get basic sails for a 27 foot boat for around 800 per sail ( a quote for my hunter 27 ). running rigging depending a few things will run about 200.

now remember sails can get pricey fast depending on what you want. also things like a main sail cover can cost 200 to 300.

now you also need to check out the standing rigging as that could cost another grand if it needs to be replaced

[Stillraining]

Not a clue...but I like it...Good luck...Get it cheap enough and a survey may not be needed..

Read Sailing Dogs Pre Survey check list sticky be for you go.

[sailingdog]

The list Still is referring to is my Boat Inspection Trip Tips thread I started. It is well worth reading, since it can eliminate the real dogs from your list...

[imagine2frolic]

If you purchase her. Once cleaned up she will be a beauty. I love the cockpit. I would place a board between the berths in the bow. It makes for a much better, and comfortable bed for a couple!......i2f

[FSMike]

Originally Posted by PPPPPP42

--- the teak decking is interesting.

Ancient Chinese curse - May you live in interesting times.