1964 Hinckley Pilot 35 "CUSTOM" model

Accomodations:
Entrance to the main cabin is through a companionway with NO BRIDGE DECK to climb over! This is much EASIER ON YOUR KNEES. All cabin overheads were painted with EasyPoxy white in 2006. Interior portholes and window frames area solid brass, polished and lacquered.The Master Stateroom is forward and features a V-berth with EXTRA THICK CUSHIONS (7") for an EXCELLENT NIGHTS SLEEP (not yet installed). Other features include a cushioned seat, storage drawers underneath berths, varnished mahogany shelves outboard to port & stbd. Highly varnished mahogany doors open to reveal a VERY LARGE FINISHED FOREPEAK LOCKER AND 4 SHELVES.This Hinckley Pilot is a CUSTOM MODEL. Only 5 of the Pilots ever made were of the CUSTOM variety. The CUSTOM models distinction over the STANDARD MODEL include:1. Three inches EXTRA HEADROOM in main cabin under a shapely curved cabin top (see photo).2. VERTICAL, FRONT LOADING ICEBOX. No searching for food down a dark hole.3. A portside DINETTE that coverts to a DOUBLE BERTH with room for a COUPLE to sleep. A hanging single berth easily sleeps an adult.4. The HEAD can be entered from either cabin W/O DISTRUBING THE OTHER CABIN'S OCCUPANTS.5. Large HANGING locker.Galley features:Vertical front loading 9 cu. Ft. icebox2-burner stove w/sliding hideaway Formica stove coverOven8 cu. Ft. FINISHED GALLEY STORAGE which includes SHELVES FOR DISHES and TUBES FOR CUTLERYNew FAUCET 2005S.S. sink w/hot & cold water pressure systemHead features:SEPARATE DOORS from each cabinS.S. sink w/fixturesStorage cubbard w/varnished mahogany doorNew FAUCET 2002NEW Wilcox - Crittenden SKIPPER TOILET, 2003Odor-free hoses, 20064-drawer cabinet for personal items

Mechanical Equipment:
EXTRA LARGE 26 gallon Vetus bladder HOLDING TANK w/odor-free hoses ~ NEW in 2005 (System is LARGE ENOUGH for a 3-day, 4-crew weekend w/o a pumpoutHot and Cold After-Deck SHOWERPortable home-type AC fits neatly into swash board space (New 2007)(9) Electric fans(3) Bilge pump

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
VHFStereo w/CD player (Speakers face both the cabin and the cockpit

Electrical System:
Built-in battery chargerMaster cut off switch12-volt circuit panel12-volt lighting12-volt system w/separate starting & lighting batteries, alternator & regulator(2) house flooded-cell batteries

Deck and Hull Equipment:
TARA was AWLGRIPED six years ago but in a VASTLY MORE COMPLETE WAY than other boats. This cost about THREE TIMES MORE THAN THE NORMAL WAY for the following reasons:1. BOTH the hull AND the DECK were done simultaneously. Most jobs involve only the hull. But decks sustain much more weather abuse than hulls do.2. The job was done WITH THE RAILS OFF. This way the 2 colors meet under the rails eliminating the ragged edge where paint meets varnish.3. While the rails were off they were bench sanded and the bottoms were SATURATED WITH EPOXY. This GREATLY REDUCES water absorption and the resulting peel-back of varnish later. The rails were re-installed using modern polysulfide bedding compund. After re-installation they received 8 coats of varnish with 4 more coats since.4. The hull was Awlgriped using the CLEAR-COAT METHOD. SIX color coats were applied. The surface was then fine sanded and the name/hail/cove were done in GOLD LEAF and then a clear-coat of Awlgrip was sprayed on. The result is an absolutely GLASSINE surface!BRIGHTWORK COVERS to protect every stitch of VARNISHED EXTERIOR JOINERY from the sun. They are in place every day that TARA is not being sailed!A high quality winter STORAGE COVER w/CoverKlamp METAL FRAME which very completely seals around the mast and rigging and keeps out the winter precip but allows for air flow to the decks. This cover goes on with the boat in (or out of) the water with MAST UPThese 2 covers extend THE LIFE OF THE VARNISH by a factor of 6 to 1, SAVING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS in varnish expense!Cruising spinnakerCUSTOM COVER to protect both the jib and genoa when furled (New 2006)(4) Dock fenders w/cozies(12) Dock linesS.S. stanchions and double lifelines w/gateCustom fitted sheets and mattress coversGenoa tracks on toe railsHinckley CHROME over BRASS stemhead inegral chocksS.S. bow pulpit & stern pulpitFORTRESS anchor with deck chocksfastened with 3/4" Everdur boltsRemovable deck blocksVarious snatch blocks & other riggingCockpit sun awningTeak swim ladderRECENT UPGRADES:Lewmar 2-speed self-tailing jib winches (2007)Schaffer roller furling jib system (2006)Custom cover for mainsail (New 2004)North mainsail w/FULL BATTANS & Dutchman system, StrongTrack, EASY UP, EASY DOWN (New 2004)White cockpit cushions (New 2005)2-depth standard reefing system (New 2004)(2) Jibs, 104% (excellent) 150% (good) modified by NorthSails w/NorthRopeLuff system (modified)(3) Boat hooksMagna BBQ grillCustom FITTED SHEETS and MATTRESS COVER

Additional Equipment:
TARA is a well-loved Hinckley Pilot of classic, traditional construction which showcases the typical Hinckley style. She offers abundant storage space for a true crusing family and is as attractive both above and below. The seller is moving up and entertaining all reasonable offers. TARA is a must see!