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1984 C25 "Escape"

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skybird
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Initially Posted - 10/20/2010 : 21:53:59

does anyone recognize this boat name or know anything about the boat? listed for sale on trailer sailor recently. 1984 SK/TR possibly named "Escape" ,located in Kentucky

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 10/21/2010 : 09:01:27

Sail number? It may be in the owners registry.

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 10/21/2010 : 13:33:41

Two records in the old listing:

#4348 - Escape, 1984 tall rig, wing keel
John & Marie Scott, Manahawkin NJ

#5972 - Great Escape, 1989 standard rig, wing keel
Gerry Livingston & Leslie Morrissey, Burlington VT

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skybird
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Response Posted - 10/21/2010 : 19:56:19

Nothing in the photos to get a sail # link is

http://www.trailersailor.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&Itemid=299&page=showad&adid=11003

Registration appears to be in Kentucky now but it is supposed to be an '84 tall rig swing keel--i didn't know they made wing keel 25s before 86??? I am amazed by the number of folks who have read the post! Thanks for your help. rt

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 10/21/2010 : 20:15:37

There is a process whereby a swing can be retrofit to a wing keel. This could be a retrofit.

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TCurran
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Response Posted - 10/22/2010 : 02:55:10

Looking at the photos from the link, there is no doubt that it's a swing keel. I wish my 84 had the drawers in the galley area like this one has.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 10/22/2010 : 05:07:17

This looks like a bargain buy for somebody. Ours has the galley drawers also, no new mainsail, but we do have a new 135. We have approx. $7K in Recess, excluding the trailer.

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Snazzy
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Response Posted - 10/24/2010 : 00:48:50

http://louisville.craigslist.org/boa/1950185592.html
I maybe able to give you an inspection.

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skybird
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Response Posted - 10/24/2010 : 11:08:43

Kevin, i appreciate the offer. If i am able to contact the owner and try to make a deal, that would be great. Louisville is a looong way from west texas to get there and be disappointed. thanks,rt

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 10/24/2010 : 11:44:52

Skybird,

Do you sail on Lake Fort Phantom?

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skybird
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Response Posted - 10/24/2010 : 21:18:18

Gary--i have recently joined the Abilene Sailing Assn so it would be possible to sail a 25 size boat without having to completely rerig every time. Currently the only sailboat i have is a Hobie Wave, but i am working on curing that problem. In ancient history i had a Gulf Coast 21 and we sailed on Ft Phantom a few times before we sold it. Many years at other hobbies and trying to return to sailing more now.

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Response Posted - 10/25/2010 : 06:29:53

Do I see some sort of "platform" under the forward stanchions of the bow pulpit? I'd be curious about that--whether there's damage to the deck under there. You should be able to inspect that from the hatch between the v-berth and the underside of the anchor locker.

Otherwise, looks like a good prospect. He doesn't mention the last maintenance of the keel lifting system--cable, winch, attachments, turning ball, etc. Conventional wisdom is that this should be inspected every couple of years in fresh water, and the cable should be replaced periodically... Ask.

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skybird
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Response Posted - 10/26/2010 : 19:55:49

dave, i looked at the pics again and i think what you are seeing is a 2 or 3 inch strap over the bow and down to the trailer causing a shadow at the anchor locker. thanks for your post, i appreciate it.

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skybird
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Response Posted - 11/05/2010 : 22:36:54

Thanks all for comments and offers of help. Apparently this boat sold before i ever made contact with owner, however as of today i am the new owner of an '86 tall rig swing keel, sail # 5335, so be prepared for many questions over the coming days! (1050 mile round trip to trade for it in less than 2 days-just got home)

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 11/06/2010 : 08:45:26

Post some pictures as soon as you get a minute.

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Stinkpotter
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 11/06/2010 : 09:06:39

Congratulations Richard! Be sure to join the association, and get [url="http://catalinadirect.com/"]Catalina Direct[/url]'s $10 C-25 Owner's Handbook--it's essentially their catalog, but with a wealth of upgrades, ideas, and information--updated annually forever.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 11/06/2010 : 11:59:24

Congratulations on your purchase. You'll get a lot out of being a member of this association. Terriffic folks and lots of good information.

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skybird
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Response Posted - 11/06/2010 : 21:13:25

This association forum is one of the main reasons i decided on a C-25. Have already signed up (had to wait til i found out the hull #). Pictures will have to wait at least til i get the previous name off and get it moved from home to the lake-hopefully the next few days. I will also have to learn to post the pictures.

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 11/07/2010 : 08:05:28

Posting pix can seem a little convoluted... Instructions are in the Testing forum. Just for "practice", I'll post one of my favorites (that I took from a friend's plane)...

If you click

for this post, you can see the "img" tags that are generated by the

button, and my picture URL between them.

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triley
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Response Posted - 11/26/2010 : 19:57:40

Congrats, Richard.

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skybird
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Response Posted - 11/26/2010 : 20:06:15

thanks, i am looking forward to putting her in the water soon!

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