1981 F&c Cruiser/racer in Noank, CT

SELLER DESCRIPTION

Snow Goose's owner has taken every measure to keep her in pristine condition. Ater spending a day with the owner inspecting the yacht and her inventory it became clear what a passion this boat and yachting is to the current owner and his wife. Any item that has needed attention, from top sides to sails and canvas; form electical to mechanical systems, have been either maintained or upgraded promptly and thoughfully. Snowgoose is a turnkey boat and ready to go wherever you are.

Accomodations:
Starting in the bow is a spacious V berth with sail storage under the bunks and shelves on either side. Next aft to port is the forward head and shower. There is an electric motor drive for both heads which are currently not installed but easy to activate. The sink is stainless steel, the woodwork is in great condition and the storage is abundant.Across from the head is a full length hanging locker and 2 more storage drawers. There is a mahogany sliding pocket door which separates the main salon from the forward cabin.The main salon has a C shaped dinette/bunk to port and a folding dining table. Outboard of the bunk there are a series of storage shelves and cabinets which include the "spirits" locker, book shelves, and food storage. To starboard is a single berth. Outboard of the berth there are beautiful custom cabinets which the owner installed himself. These cabinets can hide a small TV that comes out on a swivel platform. The custom cabinets also include long, thin drawers that are perfect for charts, navigation tools, magazines, and paperwork. There is also plenty of storage for food or gear. Behind the backs of both bunks there is also ample storage that runs the length of the bunks. On the forward bulkhead to starboard is a Force 10 diesel cabin heater.The navigation station is to starboard of the companion way. The nav. seat has a custom tool box underneath it and can hinge to accomodate healing at sea.Across to port is an L shaped galley with dual sinks inboard. Outboard to port is the 3 burner Bellatrix propane stove, and forward is a separate ice box and freezer.Aft of the galley is aft cabin. There is another sliding pocket door which separates the main salon from the aft cabin. The cabin consists of port and starboard bunks with another companion way which leads to the cockpit. A spacious aft head to starboard is in remarkable condition. Full engine access is between the bunks and there is also plenty of storage for clothes and gear. To starboard and forward of the bunk is a lit "line" locker where you can hang all the running rigging and other gear.

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
B&G speed, depth, wind, close hauled meter,Apelco Radar which is stored in the aft cabin but the swivel allows the helmsman to see it.Realistic Broad Band Radio Receiver (includes single side band).2 Garmin GPS handhelds: one mounted in the cockpit, the other mounted in the nav station.Autohelm 600 Autopilot w/remote control. Autopilot includes a wind vane which can be mounted on the mizzen for steering relative to wind direction.VHF Radio.Jensen AM/FM Radio CD system with 4 speakers and amplifier.Handheld search light which plugs into cockpit socket.Batteries: 2 6V in series starting batteries; 2 6Vin series house batteries.100AMP charger for house batteries.30 AMP starter.220/110 V Shore power.NewMar Battery Charger.Snowgoose is wired and can be switched back and forth from 110 to 220V.

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Anchor system includes:Simpons Lowrance windlass mounted in flush deck locker with chain locker underneath it.1 A45# CQR Plow Anchor w/ 50 feet of chain spliced to nearly 250 feet braided nylon rode.A 25# plow anchor w/chain and rode is stored in the aft lazerette as a backup system.2 propane tanks.4 spare 5" dorade vents.2 interlocking fenders & 2 spares.2 regular jib sheets & 4 spare sheets that are unused.All lines and blocks for spinnaker settings and mizzen jib settings.Fitted winter cover.

Sails and Rigging:
The current owner is an experienced sailmaker and has built many of the sails himself to enhance the performance of the yacht. WEF indicates the sails he built himself.3 Mainsails: North, 9.25oz, 280sq/ft (1981) WEF 9.25oz, 280 sq/ft (1989) WEF 8.7oz, 280 sq/ft (2001)Unused3 Mizzens: North 6.7 oz (1981) WEF 6.7oz 150sq/ft (1989) WEF 6.7oz, 150sq/ft (2001)UnusedGenoas: North 170% 5.6oz, 656sq/ft (1981) WEF 170% 4.4oz, 648sq/ft (1992) North 155% 8oz, 598sq/ft (1981) WEF 130% 8.7oz, 474sq/ft (1990) North 100% 9.25oz 300sq/ft (1981)Miz Stsl North 1.5oz, 331sq/ft (1981) WEF 1.5oz, 335sq/ft (1997)Miz Jib WEF 3.9oz, 173sq/ft (1992)Spinnaker North .75oz, (1981)Unused WEF .75oz, 1170sq/ft(1997)Storm jib WEF 8.3oz, 129sq/ft (1998)Storm Try WEF 8.3oz, 100sq/ft (1998)Miz St Try WEF 8.3oz 52sq/ft (1993)Full width custom cockpit dodger (not standard with F&Cs)Two cockpit covers: One for rain which fastens to dodger, the other for sun which extends from the mizzen mast to the transom.

Additional Equipment:
West Marine 8' inflatable tender w/ new 2.5 HP Mercury outboard.Zodiac 8 man life raft, teak fitted mount on deck & cloth cover.10 life jackets.2 safety harnesses.2 bosuns chairs.7 winch handles.Emergency tiller.Radar reflector.Kit of Destroyer size signal flags.Complete and comprehensive charts from New Orleans to Canada including BermudaBag of many flares (all ages),Extras include:12 Engine filtersSpare parts for engine, boat pumps, hydrolic drive system etc...Box of general spare parts & container of light bulbsStainless steel utensilesCookware, plates, glasses etc...Manuals for boat, electrical systems, navigation equipment, engine etc...