Benford Junk Rig Dory (2004) te koop in Cruising around, Grenada

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MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION to JUST $32,500 and OPEN TO OFFERS!

Step aboard 'Tip Toes,' a remarkable Benford 34 junk rig schooner launched in 2004, mirroring the esteemed craftsmanship of its sister ship, 'Badger.' A beacon of both historical allure and contemporary enhancements, 'Tip Toes' has undergone extensive updates since 2021, including new sails, a Mantus II anchor, and lithium batteries. Presently moored in Chaguaramas, Trinidad, she's preparing for her journey to Martinique. With over 8,000 nautical miles logged post-upgrade, this schooner promises an exemplary blend of tradition and modern amenities for the avid sailor. Available for $39,000 USD, 'Tip Toes' is ready for new adventures with a captain eager to chart her next course. The current owners have commissioned the boat for the season and are actively cruising the Caribbean, Grenada now, slowly northbound.

Additional Info

Interior Comforts and Amenities:

• Manual foot pumps for galley and head sinks, fresh water
• Manual toilet
• Stainless steel galley
• Two settee sea berths
• V berth
• Two-burner propane stove and oven
• Isotherm refrigerator
• 12-volt outlets
• Opening portlights in V berth
• Opening deck hatches with vents
• LED lighting
• First aid kit
• 6'1" headroom

Electronics and Navigation Equipment:

• ATOMS Windvane - fully renewed in 2021 and with spare vanes and paddles
• Plastimo Compass
• Hand Bearing Compass
• NASA Speed & Depth Log
• Two Tiller pilots: Raymarine ST 2000 + ST 1000 Electric Autopilot - operating on the rudder trim tab.
• B&G VHF Radio
• Standard Horizon Handheld VHF
• GARMIN 60 CSX GPS Chartplotter
• AIS WiFi NOMAD (03/2022)
• Garmin INREACH

Electrical Systems:

• 12 Volt DC & 220 Volt AC
• Lithium Batteries (2021): 100 amp house, 100 amp engine
• Solar Panels
• Small 12V to 220V Inverter
• Alternator on Engine

Mechanical Details:

• Manual Bilge Pump
• Tiller Steering
• Fire Extinguishers
• Yanmar with Saildrive

Deck and Cockpit Equipment:

• Mantus primary anchor on 50m chain and additional rope
• Two additional Brittany Anchors: 20 kg with 30m chain & 10 kg with 10m chain
• Manual anchor windlass
• Hard dodger with opening front
• Shade for hard dodger
• Cockpit cushions
• Solar arch on cockpit
• Deck awning
• Fenders and dock lines
• Stanchions with Dyneema lifelines
• Plastimo Transocean 4-person liferaft
• MOB horseshoe and ring
• Highfield 2.6M RIB Inflatable Dinghy (2024)
• HONDA 2.3 hp Outboard Motor (2022)

Sails and Rigging:

• Freestanding Junk Rig Masts of Oregon Pine with Epoxy/Glass
• Two 30 sq m Junk Rig Sails by Rolly Tasker in Tanbark (2021)
• Battens of Oregon Pine and Epoxy/Carbon (2021)
• Two winches for sail control under dodger
• Rope clutches for sail control
• Sail covers
• All sail handling is done from the cockpit!

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.