This listing was posted on Americanlisted.
1978 Mariner 28 Sailboat - No Reserve - Inboard Diesel
Financing:
Summary:
Used 1978 600 miles
Location:
North Kingstown, RI
Description:
1978 Mariner 28 –No ReserveA solid-layup fiberglass, fixed-keel monohull. These sailboats were designed by Peter Canningand built by Mariner Yacht Co., New Hampshire between 1978 and 1982.Length 28.17’; LWL22.75’; Beam 9.42’; Draft 4’5”; Displacement 7,450 lbs; Hull speed 6.39 ktsA plastic classic in wonderful condition. She shows like a much newer boat and don’t be fooled by the low starting bid amount. The decks are clean, no thin gelcoat worn through, no areas of crazing and cracking like so many older boats suffer. She’s a beauty. The interior woodwork is in overall excellent condition, again, she is a very presentable boat. Stainless pulpits and rigging and deck hardware and fixtures are clean and not rusty. Gelcoat is clean and consistent. There are no deck leaks. There are minimal spots of worn wood items that could use sprucing up.She has a Yanmar2GM20F 16 hp diesel engine, in perfect running condition. The engine starts immediately with the turn of the key. There are less than 600 hours on the engine. The prop shaft zinc is replaced every year.The boat has been hauled, hull pressure washed, and stored on the hard during the winter every season. Electrical and batteries checked, toilet and holding tank winterized, rigging examined. The bottom was painted with antifouling two years ago and the bottom is very clean, ready to go. The boat needs nothing to go sailing today. There are dual, large batteries in excellent condition. The batteries are in a full state of charge and charging is via the engine alternator.All standing rigging is new, it was replaced four years ago; running rigging is not new but is very serviceable.Roller furling. Genoa sail is new within the last five years, very fresh, sail cover very clean and new looking; the mainsail is older but still serviceable and functional, with a clean blue cover. There are two self-tailing sheet winches in the cockpit and aself-tailing halyard winch with three lever-action rope clutches on the cabin top. Danforth-style anchor on bow roller. The electronic panel mounted on the binnacle above the wheel is a defunct radar unit; the radar has been removed. Wheel helm tension/lock knob works fine; throttle and gear selector work fine. Boat includes bimini and possibly a dodger if we can find it.The boat is currently berthed in a superlative Safe Harbor marina in charming and historic Wickford, Rhode Island. The buyer may use the current dock berth for free through the end of October, 2023. The buyer may have the boat hauled for winter at the full-service marina or must remove it; the marina ends dock operations at the end of October. There are lovely, clean, private rest rooms with showers available you may use at the marina and you may stay aboard.During her life ,this boat has had only three owners. One prior owner stored the boat for years in his backyard every winter under a custom cover. At this price point, this is a rare opportunity to own a lovely boat that is ready to go. You will be pleased. I can show the boat at any time before the auction ends. For sale locally.24-hour payment required. Payment through eBay PayPal is not possible with boat sales; buyer must make payment within 24 hours after winning the auction via PayPal outside of eBay, or Zelle, or wire transfer to seller’s bank, or cash in person at a local bank. Clean title in hand. Boat presently registered in Rhode Island through 2025.
For sale by:
Private Party
Posted:
September 22 2023 on Americanlisted
Visit Our Partner Website
This listing was posted on another website. Click here to open: Go to Americanlisted
Important Safety Tips
- Meet the seller and test drive before you buy.
- Be cautious of underpriced items.
- Don’t wire money or take advance payments.
- Only pay for shipping if you know the seller.
To learn more, visit the Safety Center or click here to report this listing.
More About this Listing: 1978 Mariner 28 Sailboat - No Reserve - Inboard Diesel
1978 Mariner 28 Sailboat - No Reserve - Inboard Diesel is a 1978 Sailboat in North Kingstown RI. Find other listings by searching for 1978 in Providence on Oodle Classifieds.
1978 Mariner 28 Sailboat - No Reserve - Inboard Diesel is a 1978 Sailboat in North Kingstown RI. Find other listings by searching for 1978 in Providence on Oodle Classifieds.