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#1
Thanks!

Great call on keeping an eye out as we head into the fall - I hadn't even considered that.  Five years in LA and apparently I forgot about these things called "seasons." 

I've been stalking all the regular spots pretty, well, regularly.  There's a 424 out of Beaufort that they converted from ketch to sloop by extending the boom, but unless they moved the mast that is just asking for an unbalanced boat that handles like junk.  A 365 ketch parked at a marina not 15 min from my folks that I think he's going to go poke around at, and another one not too far from him as well. 

Hell, there's even a 35 CB close by but, there's something about that little bit of extra space that allows for a separate shower in the head...

Actually, now that I'm thinking about it - aside from what looks like a slightly mirrored cabin,larger head, and the storage at head level in the galley - is there any tremendous difference between the 365/367 and the 36?

#2
Hey, folks!  Just joined as I've been hunting for a 365 Sloop (or a 367) recently and came across the community.  Good to meet you all!

Current question is pretty much in the subject - I know that the ketch is the most common, but how often do the sloops hit the market?  And then, of course, does anyone here know of one quietly sitting on the hard somewhere that needs some love and a new life?  I'm looking for a bit of a project boat that I get to NC (where my folks are, I'm in LA) and then get there and begin the refitting process.  Doesn't even need a working engine as one of the first projects will be to rip it out and go electric motor.

Missed out on a nice looking 367 that was just sold in Charleston, SC by only a few days - but part of the fun is the hunt!

Eventually I'll drop a post in the Chandlery but figured I'd do a quick intro and ask here first.

I've been working remote (marketing gig) for years before the covid lockdown.  The gig usually takes a lot of travel and having been stuck in LA pretty much drove home the need to check another life goal box off - buy the boat, fix the boat, sail the boat...and sure, work from the boat as well while cruising.  Grew up sailing and racing (Capri/Catalina 22 and Laser II) with my old man so before he becomes the old old man he and I thought it would be fun to embark on a bit of a retro-refit project together.  They retired down to NC near the water so it's pretty well the perfect spot to do it.

Anyway - any leads are greatly appreciated, but in the meantime hope that you're all safe, healthy, well, and enjoying good winds.