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26' Junk Rigged Kenner Privateer Sidney, British Columbia

  • 05 Nov 2016 23:43
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    I am selling the following, in Sidney, British Columbia for 5000$, obo.
    Boat is fine, turns out I'm not cut out for the sailing life.


    Perfectly done conversion. Fully eauipped with 8 hp Yamah 4 stroke electric start auxiliary. Electric head and holding tank. Ice box, sink V berth and 2 quarter berths. 
    Kenner Privateer 
    LOD 26 
    LOA 31 
    LWL 21 
    BWL 8 
    Draft 3'5" 
    Ballast Integral 3500 
    Disp 6500 
    2 Anchors,Sailcovers,engine blower,bell, compass VHF, Sounder, Battery, masthead wind indicator 
    Designer Thomas Gilmer 


    Perfectly done conversion. Fully equipped with 8 hp Yamaha 4 stroke electric start auxiliary with remote control. Electric head and holding tank. Ice box, sink, V berth (7') and 2 quarter berths (6'6"). 
    Sails very easily. Points reasonably well, but likes some breeze. 
    Jib 100 sq ft, Main 200 sq ft, Mizzen 100 sq ft. 2 Anchors, 2 fuel tanks, life jackets, fenders. 
    Engine serviced 2016, bottom paint 2015


    For pictures: 

    http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sailboat/victoria-bc/26-junk-rigged-kenner-privateer-sailboat/1213906123?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

    https://post.craigslist.org/manage/5863186671/pubv4?lang=en&cc=us
  • 08 Nov 2016 01:46
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    Reply # 4369483 on 4366155
    Anonymous member

    Found some much better photos here:

    http://www.privateer26.org/gallery/displayimage.php?album=20&pid=168#top_display_media

    includes sailplan and photos of boat under sail.

    Curious about that phrase "perfect conversion", but I'll admit it does look nice
  • 08 Nov 2016 19:41
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    Reply # 4370919 on 4366155
    Anonymous member
    A sweet looking little boat - very much in the Colvin style. 

    The overwhelming majority of junkies in the JRA are of the extreme KISS form of rig - no hank on/extra sails, no rigging and no deck work.  However, Colvin has a great following, particularly in USA and not a few of his vessels have been built.  I do wish we heard more about them.

    What is interesting about this boat is that it apparently has had a junk rig placed on its original spars and it would very good to hear how effective this has been.  A lot of potential junkies are scared to move the existing spars (often under the impression that it will reduce the resale value): this could be an alternative, if it works well.

    Arne has occasionally suggested replacing a gaff sail with a fully-battened, multi-sheeted main.  This Colvin-type rig goes a step further.  Does anyone know of any other boats that have been re-rigged in this way and how successful they have been?

    I think for someone interested in JR, but perhaps daunted by its difference, this boat would be a fine way to explore its potential.  And Thomas Gilmer has a good reputation.


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  • 08 Nov 2016 20:39
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    Funny how people are afraid that their boats will become difficult to sell if they convert them to junks. I have found that my boats with JR were easy to sell, and mostly at a reasonable price. I didn’t get back the money I spent on the JR, but in most cases I have sold the old rigs later, for real money.

    If you want to sell well, it is essential is to make sure the boat is operational so you can take the wannabe junkies for a sail. Remember, most of them will have heard negative rumours about tacking angles and speed to windward. I usually try to impress them as much as possible while looking relaxed (not difficult), doing quick tacks, figure eights, reefing etc. Their reaction to my manoeuvres is either silent yaw-dropping or excited, thin, silly laughing.

    I have sold four junks, so far, and this tactics has never failed.

    Arne


    Last modified: 09 Nov 2016 20:19 | Anonymous member (Administrator)
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