ahem, yes another boat

I'm not going ape sh@t over it yet, but an old fellow is offloading a H28 sloop in good order. A bonus is that its on a mooring in the closest waterway to me, which happens to be easily accessed and well protected. People say "it was meant to be" about deals like this because it fits my needs very well. 

Minimalist basic, but the essentials are all there, in good order, and it would be a smooth transition for me to move aboard immediately, at least  part time anyhow.

Pluses:-

Hereschoff cruising design

Offshore sailing history

28', headroom for liveaboard

Moored locally, sheltered water

Running diesel with low hours

Tan sails in good cond.

Australian registration.

Timber, epoxy build.

New batteries

Simple, spacious layout

Composting head

Electric anchor winch

Downers:

Mooring not locked in.

Mono, slipping fees

UPDATE

well the aforementioned vessel did not come up to scratch. At some time she may have been worth four times what she's being offered for sale, but sadly the poor health and lack of sailorly knowledge,  of the current owner has led to her decline, possibly her demise. Down below, although she has many inbuilt options for flow through ventilation, the owner has kept her sealed up. The result is flaky nterior paintwork and mould. Enough to generate a feeling of dread. 

On deck there are several sites that are rotted away; port rubbing strake, hatch cover and the mainsheet traveller. All the rot repairs and cleaning and repainting below could be managed in less than a month's solid work. She would look and feel much better, BUT the prospect of rot already slowly working it's way on the hull is terrifying. So, no deal. 

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