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May be time to say goodbye to tako kichi

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takokichi
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Initially Posted - 08/15/2005 : 11:10:25

An amazing opportunity has presented itself and so it may be time to say good bye to tako kichi. I will list it in the classifieds page when its time, but I'd really like to see her go to someone who will sail the hell out of her, etc, much more than I'd like to get the last dollar out of her. If anyone knows of anyone who is looking, please send them my way. She's a good boat, in need of a paint job, and the price will reflect that reality.

Justin

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 08/15/2005 : 12:15:58

Justin - tell the folks more! Is she TR or SR? SK, FK or WK? etc etc.
Derek

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takokichi
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Response Posted - 08/15/2005 : 15:25:42

Good point!

1980 Standard Rig/FK/Traditional layout/Poptop
Bottom is fair and smooth from keel forward, and smooth from keel aft. I had intended to strip and fair the aft sections this winter.

Rig: Standing rigging replaced 2000, no failures but I thought it time. Running rigging all replaced 2000 and subsequent. External halyards and topping lift. CDI FF4 roller furling, new 2000. Jiffy reefing. Outhaul and vang lead aft. Mast head radio antenna, windex, steaming, anchor and deck flood lights. Track mounted whisker pole ring and car.

Sails: Doyle full batten main late 2000, two reef points. Class insignia. 135 Catalina loft RF headsail, new 2000, with sacrificial sun proctection. 150 Hallet sails custom tri-radial RF headsail. Very fast sail!

Engine: 8hp Johnson, new 2000. Extra long shaft on custom Garhauer bracket. (Looks stock but longer travel). Alternator wired to house battery.

Cabin: Poptop with enclosure. True marine head with tank and deck and overboard discharges. Hanging locker in head. Origo 2 burner stove. V berth cushions are perfect. Cabin cushions need to be recovered or replaced.

Inventory: 18 pound Danforth anchor with 20 feet of chain and 200 feet of rode. 22 pound Bruce clone with 20 feet of chain and 200 feet of rode. Standard Horizon VHF radio with DSC, second station microphone in cockpit. Standard Horizon depth/speed combo instrument new, 2000. Whisker pole, new 2005. Boat hook, fire extinguishers, etc. Three fenders. Docklines. Etc.

So - there are the vital stats. Great boat. Fast for a C25. Decks are dry and solid, but could use a paint job. Windows don't leak but aren't pretty. Wood is gray - I'd varnish it.

jwa

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takokichi
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Response Posted - 08/15/2005 : 15:38:24

This is the temptress:

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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 08/15/2005 : 17:39:36

help me out
what is it?

thanks
dave holtgrave
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takokichi
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Response Posted - 08/15/2005 : 19:47:49

She's a 35' cold molded one-off. Designed by an artist here in Maine with input from some of the better designers circa 1980, and built by guys who went on to build some pretty trick toys. She's very narrow (9'6") for her length and displaces only 8600 pounds, but has a real head, sleeps 7 and a propane stove and oven.

Her rig is very unusual - its a 3/4 fractional, which equates to very small headsails, not much bigger than those on a C25. In fact, my brand new 150% is likely to become my cruising/delivery sail on the new boat. The rig turns me on because my petite girlfriend can work the headsail without stress.

Bruce Schwab of Ocean Planet fame turned me onto it two springs ago. I described what I was looking for in a boat and he said - you know, someone build exactly that boat and its right up the road in Freeport. So it was!!

I'm excited.

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Lightnup
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Response Posted - 08/15/2005 : 22:37:13

Wow! 10 foot-itis. I can see why you're excited. Good luck with her.

Steve

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 08/16/2005 : 09:39:06

Kewl looking boat! Good luck! (Sure it has enough winches?

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cathluk
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Response Posted - 08/16/2005 : 14:49:43

Wow! She's a beauty!

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