Getting closer

[Cpy23ecl]

My dealer just informed me that the factory has been ordering parts and materials for my new eclipse.  Hopefully that means I'll take delivery in time to get a sail or two in before winter!

Fred

[alsantini]

Fred.  I know you are getting excited about the new Eclipse as I would be too.  Take it easy when you get the new boat and keep in touch.  I know I can reduce your set-up time by eliminating all the mistakes I made early on with my Eclipse.  Sail On...  Al

[Cpy23ecl]

Thanks Al

[Cpy23ecl]

Anybody happen to know how long it takes them to complete an eclipse once they start building it?

Thanks.

Fred

[kickingbug1]

just curious but what does a new eclipse cost these days

[Cpy23ecl]

just curious but what does a new eclipse cost these days

Base price is almost 33K.  With options could be another 8k to 10k or more.

Fred

[kickingbug1]

    a great boat to be sure

[Cpy23ecl]

Found out yesterday the hull for my new eclipse is in the molds so things have started moving forward.  The bad news is completion estimate has been pushed back a month to early Dec.  Oh well, guess I didn't want to go sailing this year anyway.

Fred

[crazycarl]

Pushed back until December?  THAT'S FANTASTIC NEWS!

It's extremely bad luck to let a new boat sit for too long a time before wetting her.  Plus, the last thing you want is to launch her in the spring and find something amiss.  A trip to the keys this winter would rectify that and any chances of bad luck in the future.  Tell the boss that you MUST take it out this winter for a week two week shakedown cruise.

https://youtu.be/SJUhlRoBL8M

[Cpy23ecl]

I'd considered doing some sailing in FL since I was planning to drive down and pick it up myself but truthfully I really don't feel comfortable towing a trailer in snow and/or ice and there's a decent chance of that kind of weather in early Dec.

Fred