Just under a year ago I drew attention to 48 year old ‘Seamonster’,
an Alan Buchanan day sailer. She is an 18’ Seafarer
single chine GRP masthead sloop.
Last weekend I was away from home, and I had a chance of
getting personal with the little boat. By getting personal, I mean being close
enough to touch and caress her. I was somewhat saddened to see that she wasn’t
being looked after as she deserved. A boat built in 1967, if she is to remain
in good trim when laid up, must be kept under cover, which at the moment she is
not. Worse still, she is close to a hedge, and fallen leaves in her cockpit are
doing her no favours.
Structurally she is sound, and the external gelcoat has
never been painted, apart from antifouling below the waterline. Her keel pivot
bolt was renewed last year, and all her woodwork is good, but varnish has
peeled off in places.
I am hoping she will be cared for by her owner, as she is a ‘living’
classic, worthy of not being left on the scrap heap to die.
Note
Please read a postscript by clicking this link:
Note
Please read a postscript by clicking this link:
Links
Seafarer Day Sailer/Trailer Sailer – Part 1
Buchanan Owners Association
Seafarer Sold
2 comments:
Make him an offer?
Paul,
I touched and caressed, but the desire for ownership was not there.
As things are, I'm happy with my little 'Pike'. She is cheap to keep; always available and willing to please.
One mistress is enough.
Cheers,
Bill.
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