**Subject: Scout 18
Sent: Feb 2, 2012 9:22 PM
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RARE HARD TO FIND CLASSIC FIBERGLASS HERRESHOFF SCOUT 18 WITH TRAILER NEEDS TLC
**** SOLD ******Date: Thu, Feb 02, 2012 7:16 pm
To: joec@cjamyachtsales.com
From Subject (Thread Messages) Date Size
(feet):
18.0
Type:
Day Sailor
Make:
Herreshoff
Model:
Scout
Engine type:
None
For sale by:
-
Beam (feet):
8.0
Hull material:
Fiberglass
Trailer:
Included
Engine make:
-
Primary fuel type:
-
Fuel capacity (gallons):
-
Hull ID Number:
74
Rigging:
Ketch
Keel:
Swing
Year:
1974
Deposit type:
1
Deposit amount:
500.0
Up for auction we have a 1974 Herreshoff 18 day sailor .
These are very popular and you will not find many coming available for sale as they seem to have a cult like following .
I would say she does need a little TLC and will describe what I mean below
Her hull is in good clean original shape , below the waterline there do not appear to be any blisters , above the waterline the hull sides have original gel coat and with a compound and wax will clean up and shine .The deck is solid underfoot with no visible soft spots . The 2 cockpits both appear to be solid underfoot as well .
As you can see she has wheel steering as pictured , the rudder does need a little work , there are some signs of cracking on the top of the rudder blade which is a simple fix but I wanted to be sure to disclose it in the description .
The centerboard is in the back of my truck as the previous owner was getting ready to refinish it , it needs to be sanded and painted , she draws approx 1ft 9 inches board up and approx 4ft board down .
The sails are included and are in reasonable condition , not new but they certainly have a few more seasons of use left in them .
There are blue vinyl cushions as pictured , what you see pictured is what is included in the sale .
There is a well in the back cockpit area and can take an outboard up to about 8hp , there is not an outboard included
The 2 masts were professionally repainted and although now dirty they have been well done and will clean with some soap and water , they are both aluminum and not wooden so will not rot .
These classics typically sell between $7,000 for a rough example up to $15,000 for a pristine boats , another plus is that the trailer pictured is included .
The trailer appears to be in good shape , I towed it about 60 miles without incident , it tracks well . The types are in good condition and not dry rotted , it does have a solid axle no spring and as such I don't know if I would tow it across country ,
The boat comes with a clear Maryland title in hand , the trailer has a notarized Bill of Sale .
In short we have a boat that was in the process of being cleaned up unfortunately the previous owner fell on hard times and had to sell it , being a classic it is well worth the money , we have priced it at approx 60% of the price of a rough version , she has good bones and comes with a trailer included .If you are looking for a classic at an affordable price , the looks of a classic wooden boat without all the maintenance then she may be worth a look .
Please feel free to e-mail or call with any questions .
Thanks Matt 410 533 6946
