The other rig (sailboat)

First the specs;

Name - Manatee

Year - 1980

Make - Gulfstar

Model - Sailmaster

Length - 47 ft

Beam - 13 ft, 10 in

Rigging - ketch

Keel - modified full with rudder on skeg

Engine - Perkins 6.254M 130hp

Generator - Onan 7.5kw

Electronics - Garmin GPSMAP 6212/18HD radar, fish finder, 3ea VHF radios, 1ea HF (marine SSB), 1ea        UHF radio.

She has been kept in excellent shape by here loving previous owners. 2 staterooms, 2 full heads, spacious galley, and very roomy salon.

Teak and holy wood avert where, and tons of open space on deck with a center cockpit. She has been fitted with just about every option the the manufacturer had on their list; salon heater/air conditioner, stateroom heater/air conditioner, ice maker, upright refrigerator/freezer, and washer and dryer.

The Manatee is a great live aboard cruiser and we are using her that way. Being and older boat, there seems to always be something that needs attention or maintenace, so we keep up these tasks as well as making some addition and improvements.

We have added wind and solar power, 400w and 320w respectively, a water maker, and more ground tackle (I'm not sure you can have too much).

We have parts/tools for every thing to include an industrial sewing machine.

Ok, I know what you're thinking, where are the pictures?

Here you go...