Selling Counterpoint 365 Ketch 1979 Hull 269

[Joel]

After 19 years we're forced to sell her- and move to a downeaster (32-34')

Second owner. First owner took all options that Pearson had available. Very well equipped, many sails, Full suit in great condition, + cruising spinnaker and mizzen staysail. many accessories, significant upgrades, great operating condition, Engine rebuilt in 1990's, approx 1500-2000 hours since.. Transmission rebuilt 2008. New Refrigeration approx 2010. New dodger 2015, Maintenance records and full inventory available,  I live on Long Island- boat is on hard.  631 234-4062  becker.joel.e@gmail.com.

I'd appreciate any referrals for selling Counterpoint and/or buying  a powerboat (considering Mainsip Pilot, Albin, or ??

Thanks,

Joel

[Joel]

I've been convinced to keep Counterpoint. Make some changes in equipment and how we use the boat to accommodate our age. No powerboat in near term.  , 

[Della and Dave]

Good news.  Out of curiosity, what changes in equipment did you do to make it easier to sail? 

[Joel]

We sail in a windy area (Great south bay of LI), with tight anchorages.  I allow the  proper amount of  scope, at least 5:1 and often more - I have 25' of chain and remainder nylon. Boats nearby allow less and my wife is always afraid of swinging during the night.  I'm going all chain so I can accommodate to my surroundings and my wife can sleep.   

At my dock- I always bow in because boat can't handle in reverse with prevailing 15-20 off my stern quarter- my wife has to fend off. I have bent my dolphin strikers often.  I've been using a large round fender off the bow to try to hold of dock. That doesn't always work.  I'm planing on adding a max prop so I can stop better.  A lot cheaper and better than going to power.