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Information about a Sunbird 32 in Portugal / Looking for a 32-35ft JR in Europe

  • 20 Oct 2022 10:58
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    Message # 12961004
    Anonymous member

    Dear all,

    Beside considering converting a Bermudian boat to JR, I am also actively looking for a JR boat in the 32-35ft range, preferably GRP and with moderate draft.

    My brother being the owner of Gung-Ho, Sunbird 32 #1, it is a design that I know quite well and it would be quite a thrill if I could get one as well.

    A friend passing recently in Faro, Algarve told me he saw one at Bruce's Yard. Would anyone have information about her ? It certainly is not for sale yet, but if the owner was considering offering her up for sale at some point, I would certainly be interested.

    Many thanks for reading me and for any help in my research for my next boat!


    Cheers

    Ulysse
  • 25 Oct 2022 07:59
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    Reply # 12965846 on 12961004
    Anonymous member

    Hi Ulysse,
    Could it be the Sunbird 32 "Matanie", previously owned by Brian and Maddy Kerslake and sold in Faro in 2007?
    Check https://www.inautia.com/used-boat-29037100151710097545497494848455.html, which was an old advert with unfortunately one picture only.
  • 25 Oct 2022 08:19
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    Reply # 12965859 on 12961004
    Anonymous member

    Hi Patrick,

    Thanks for the link! I got a bot more information, it's indeed Matanie. I have contacted Brian and Maddie to see if they have any information regarding their former boat.

    Let's see :)

    Congratulations on Paradox, hope you'll have a great time with her!
  • 25 Oct 2022 08:44
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    Reply # 12965898 on 12965859
    Anonymous member
    Anonymous wrote:

    Hi Patrick,

    Thanks for the link! I got a bot more information, it's indeed Matanie. I have contacted Brian and Maddie to see if they have any information regarding their former boat.

    Let's see :)

    Congratulations on Paradox, hope you'll have a great time with her!

    Funny enough, I had dreamed of that boat in 2017, but wasn't ready for a buy. Then when I was, I went for China Blue as I could not find anymore info on Matanie.
    But it seems I was deemed to deal with Mr and Mrs Kerslake, since I have now bought Paradox from them, previous owners of Matanie :) !
  • 25 Oct 2022 08:46
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    Reply # 12965901 on 12961004
    Anonymous member

    I forgot to include that link!
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