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« on: May 06, 2010, 03:06:35 PM »
I have no connection to this boat, it's owner, etc. and I haven't even seen it, so I can't comment on it's condition, etc.  I do think it's got a great story though and for whatever reason it's price has dropped drastically since it came on the market.  I've already got a boat, but I'm sure you all appreciate reading the little blurb about her, and maybe even someone is looking for something like this.  (It would be so fun to sail into Bequia with her)

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1964/Bequia-Wood-Cutter-2126570/Rockland/ME/United-States
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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2010, 09:24:55 PM »
Mmmmmm, she's beautiful!   The interior reminds me of the [different] boat from "Riddle of the Sands."   

Thanks for the link and welcome. 

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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2010, 01:39:25 AM »
What a beautie Smiley my kind of bluewaterboat
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« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2010, 08:50:32 AM »
Gaff-rigged, no engine, no electricity, twice around the world, 28 times across the Atlantic, mostly with sheet to tiller steering, but a homebuild windvane later added. Read this great story.
http://smallcraftadvisor.com/our-blog
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« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2010, 11:07:21 AM »
Thx for the link, Thistle. That'll be some good reading!

And BTW - when did SCA start using the slogan "Small Boats - Big Adventure"?

Seems like I've seen something like that before, somewhere...  Lips Sealed  Roll Eyes



Edit: Answered myself w/some research. They started using it on the cover of their mag in Jan 2009. None of the prior covers has anything like it ( http://smallcraftadvisor.com/store/home.php?cat=17 ).
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« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2010, 12:22:35 PM »
One more skipper who didn't get the memo "you're doomed w/o an engine"...more (wind) power to 'em!
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« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2010, 12:51:12 PM »
She was for sale awhile back ... not so sure she is anymore.  Hopefully, she'll be taking to the sea again soon...
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« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2010, 07:08:28 PM »
(Two Plumbelly threads merged)


Quote from: marujo_sortudo on July 22, 2010, 12:51:12 PM

She was for sale awhile back ... not so sure she is anymore.  Hopefully, she'll be taking to the sea again soon...


At the bottom of the SCA article, there is a link to the brokerage listing; seems she is still for sale.  Price is not bad for a tried and tested blue water cruiser.
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