Ready for SailingThis pocket cruiser is a second-owner boat, the first owner bought and cared for from 1983 to 2020. She is much roomier and more solid than the usual 25 footer actually 25 5, later called the Ericson 26, with displacement of 5000 lbs, 2000 lbs lead in the keel, standing headroom and a 9 3 beam. This is a solid, well-built and well-maintained craft, designed by Bruce King.The original Yanmar sea-water cooled 1GM10 6 HP single cylinder diesel was professionally replaced by a more reliable and more powerful 2GM20F fresh-water cooled 18 HP two-cylinder engine. Run log available. It is very fuel efficient, running for about three hours on 1 gallon of diesel. At a comfortable cruising speed of 6 kts, thats about 20 statute miles per gallon But she prefers to sail, and she sails very wellThe sail inventory includes a Dutchman-fitted mainsail, roller furling and reefing 153 Genoa works great by itself for easy single-handing, 110 lapper, spinnaker. Deck hardware includes a pair of Barient two-speed sheet winches and two Barient halyard winches, Electronics include Icom VHF RT with remote Command Microphone, and digital distress calling tied to included Garmin GPS for auto-position reporting, Datamarine depth sounder and speedlog, Ritchie bulkhead and Raytheon hand-bearing compasses. Equipped with two VHF antennas, one masthead and one transom mounted, for backup or other services. The backstay is insulated for use as an HF antenna original non-insulated backstay also included. Shore power connection provided.The cabin is nicely finished in teak, with cherry cabin sole that needs attention, but is serviceable. The head offers standing headroom, a blessing. The galley includes an Origo non-pressurized two-burner alcohol stove and a traditional ice box. Accommodations include a forward V-berth, two settee berths, and a quarter berth.The craft is located in Stamford, CT . The slip is paid for till Nov 2024 - will transfer it for an extra fee subject to the slip owner approval. Call or email Amarti to arrange for an appointment and showing. Price $9,000.do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
