Compac 23/II near Portland ME $3500

[pbrenton]

Hi Folks, I upgraded to the Compac 27 this winter, meaning I have one too many boats.  Here's the ad for Ella J, if you have tips for improving this ad please email me.  I've never sold a boat before!

Ready for great day sails or overnight trips, this boat is the one you want for exploring shallow coves and inlets, and an occasional overnight on the hook for up to four people.  We?ve had great times waking up alone in an isolated cove, cooking breakfast and swimming off the stern before exploring island trails or stopping off at a marina restaurant.   She draws just 30?, and while you aren?t going to win many races, she is a solid boat in rough inshore weather that points well and steers with a light touch, an excellent first ?big boat? with small boat maneuverability.  The cockpit is 6?6? long, and even with tiller room 5 people can sit in it comfortably.  There?s just enough wood trim to look nautical but still easy to maintain, 3 bronze opening portholes per side add to the salty look.  Comes with a 2019 Tohatsu 4-stroke 8hp outboard with electric starter for aux power that can push you back to port when the weather turns sour at a good 5-6 knots, an Idasailor kick-up rudder that comes completely out of the water for storage, and makes for a nicely balanced tiller, a removable Porta-potty, two-burner Origo alcohol stove and stainless steel sink on clever rails that slide under the cockpit when not in use, VHF radio wired to the mast antenna, Tillerpilot auto pilot, and much more.  Sails are about 8 years old, well cared for, all the stays have been replaced within the last 10 years, Flexible Furler 2 roller furling headsail, sail cover about 5 years old, DC panel and all DC wiring and interior lights replaced in 2019, AC shore power connection with a 110v outlet in the cabin, electric bilge pump with float switch.  I think so well of this boat I bough the next bigger model from the same company.   

The tandem Magic-Tilt trailer for this boat is available but needs significant work.  I can deliver the trailer to be refurbished in the Portland, ME area if you want it, you pay for the refurbishment.
Located on Chebeague Island in Casco Bay, a few hours sail from Portland.  This boat will be available to see in person starting in May 2022. 

Contact pbrenton at mit dot edu.  617-599-6491

[Seachelle]

Hi, Peter ~

I think the ad reads lovely -- I had reached out to you before about your boat, expressing interest in it. I do recall you mentioning the situation with the trailer -- could you perhaps go into some detail regarding the extent of work which is required on the trailer? Any idea on how much the work would cost, estimate-wise? Thanks so much!

Btw, I used to work at MIT, too. Spectacular place and I loved it -- miss it a lot there.

All the best,
~ Chelle
2021 Com-Pac Legacy | SV Sunflower (Sunny)
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