COM-PAC HORIZON FOR SALE

[John Riddle]

Create your one-of-a-kind "Perfect" Horizon Cat

I have a virtually "new" 2005 Horizon Cat with Yanmar diesel on a two-axle trailer. This boat appears to have never been sailed (or even launched) as there is little evidence of any use at all beyond what might have been a demo sail at the original purchase. The original owner passed away soon after purchasing it. His non-sailing widow stored it for years until trading it to a non-sailor contractor for some work he did. That owner had it for several years then traded it to another non-sailing contractor in 2022 for work he did and I acquired it in June this year the same way (I am the first sailor to own it in 20 years).

The boat has never been titled so I'm going through that process now in South Carolina. It's a hassle so I'm guessing that's why the previous owners never got it done. When it changes hands this time, there will be a clear title.

I am a wooden boatbuilder/restorer in Charleston SC. (www.riddleboatworks.net) so the traditionalist in me wants to customize this boat to look less like the factory production boat that it is and more like a custom-built small yacht. However, I know the market for such a project is limited at best so if  you make an offer before I get too far along in the process, I will forego the urge and simply buff and wax it as-is (it is only lightly oxidized as it's been stored indoors for nearly all of the last 20 years). The asking price in that condition will be $26,300.

THE BOAT AS SHE APPEARS TODAY, BEFORE CLEANING AND POLISHING


Customizing:

Barring a timely offer, my plan is to paint the entire exterior to the waterline in Awl Grip or similar paints. I envision a navy hull, red waterline, white bottom, white cockpit and cabin sides, buff decks and cabin top, and  white-tipped buff spars in the traditional manner. Or, I'll paint it to your specs with a purchase agreement.  An additional treatment I'm considering is to faux paint or laminate bright-finished wood to the cabin sides and coamings.

I also plan to  either paint a faux wood transom or laminate bright-finished wood to the transom to complete the "traditional" look. The existing unsightly transom thru-hulls will be redone to be less apparent and the black rudder head will be finish-shaped and painted. The interior is original and only needs to be freshened with teak oil, although it too could be customized as well. I don't plan to do that except as an add-on for a buyer.
 
The asking price for the customized version above will likely be $48 - $54,000, depending on the actual specs.

A POTENTIAL COLOR SCHEME


Those are my thoughts but I'm happy to work with you to create your vision of the "perfect" Horizon. You can see some of my work at www.riddleboatworks.net

The boat is equipped with the original factory-installed equipment:

• 8 HP Yanmar diesel inboard
• Engine instrumentation
• Wheel steering
• Kick-up rudder
• Cockpit table
• Shore power connection
• Dual batteries with selector switch
• Battery charger
• Manual bilge pump
• Electric bilge pump
• Running lights
• Magnetic compass
• Anchor pulpit with anchor and rode
• Sail cover
• Fresh water tank
• Sinks
• Porta potty
• Privacy curtain
• Interior cushions