Up
for sale is a
Classic Columbia 29' MkI sailboat. It was designed by renowned naval architect Sparkman Stephens design #1501. It has berths for 6 people, (2)
single quarterberths, 1 dinette that converts to a large double berth, and (1) double vee-berth forward. It has a large
Icebox in the
galley, a two burner
Origo alcohol stove(non pressurized), and plenty of
storage and counter space for
food, cloths, and
gear you need for cruising.
I've owned the
boat for over 4 years and it is time to move up in size. I'll start with a bit of the
history of this
boat. I am the 3rd owner. The original owner took
delivery of the boat in Milwaukee WI, so the boat has always been kept in fresh
water. He owned it for over 45 years and cruised the North Channel with it many summers with his wife and
kids (must be nice to be a
school teacher!). The second owner bought it and brought it to Muskegon, he fixed and cleaned it up, used it for a few years, then it fell into some disrepair. I purchased it from this owner in the fall of 2011. It has since been worked on to bring it up to my standards. Here is the rundown of what has been done.
-Equipment:
Lewmar Bow roller, with 2 Danforth anchors (1) 35lbs and (1) 25lbs.
Harken roller furling (2004) with 130%
Genoa in good shape with UV Sunbrella cover. Fully battened main sail in good serviceable shape as well with Sunbrella cover.
Jib and main winches on
mast. Garhauer 4:1 main sheet, and
jib sheet blocks. Original
bronze heavy duty
single speed Meriman winches.
Depth speed and temp
sensor. Pressure fresh
water system 20 gal water tank.
Holding tank approx 12-15gal and
marine head. New
cushions in v-berth and quarter berth. Inboard Atomic 4 gas
engine and 12gal new
fuel tank.
Winter cover made of billboard vinyl (very tuff).
-
Engine: The original owner had the Atomic 4 engine rebuilt in the early 2000's I forget the exact date but there is a receipt. It runs great and easily pushes the boat along at
cruise speeds of 6knts. It's always been properly winterized and had
oil changes at the end of the year, as well as before our yearly cruises up north to Beaver Island. I've installed a PCV kit in order to minimize crankcase vapors in the engine compartment. The original crankcase ventilation from the manufacturer was a poor design. It also has an
electric fuel pump and new ignition switch, electronic ignition,
plug wires, and spark plugs. A new
water pump assembly was installed in 2012.
- Spring 2011: Sanded and applied fresh Petite ablative
bottom paint.
-Spring 2012: Sanded topsides of
deck and
cabin roof prepped for
paint, filled some
fiberglass core voids and fixed any dings or damage with
epoxy and
fiberglass. This was done due to the original gel coat being oxidized too much and worn through in a few spots.
-Epoxy primed the decks and topsides and painted off white with
Interlux Bright sides.
- Sanded all exterior mahogany toe rail and hatches and varnished.
- Installed new plastic
fuel tank to replace the original
steel unit.
Fuel shut off valve, filter and lines all replaced.
- Replaced fresh water lines added new faucet and pressure
water pump.
- Replaced all hose clamps and any damaged or deteriorated hoses. Replaced
alternator belt.
- Spring 2013: The
hull was painted with
Interlux Perfection
epoxy paint in a Flag Blue (Dark
Navy Blue). It was properly prepped with epoxy primer and faired and low spots to smooth out the
hull. This was done again because the gel coat on the sides was oxidized and had nicks and chips out of it. The job came out very nice, smooth and shiny! Hand painted MC numbers and name on the stern. Sheer line was done in Gold paint.
- Both
sails cleaned and serviced by Bluffton Bay
Sails, new zipper on main
sail cover.
-Refinished the stairs/ engine
hatch cover
winter of 2013/2014.
- 2014 installed new Cutlass Bearing, stuffing box packing, and refurbished 12x6
2 blade prop. Runs much smoother now and can comfortably
cruise at 6.5knts under
power.
We currently actively sail the boat most weekends and some weeknights during the sailing season. We enjoy taking it on trips up and down the coast and every summer we've done the Clipper Cup
Race across the lake, from Muskegon MI to Port
Washington WI. We took 2nd out of 5 boats in our class for 2014 in the
race. She is a sound boat with great
classic lines and all the ease of upkeep of fiberglass.
As usual I've got probably too many
parts to list, and thousands of dollars into this thing and I'm sure I've forgotten some detail or other projects ect. If you have any question feel free to contact me. Texting will probably get you the quickest reply. I am willing to show the boat at any time on the weekend or late on the weeknights. Offers welcome. PM me for contact details, or questions.
Thanks for reading.
P.S.
We do have a slip that could be bought separately from the boat if desired. It is at Harbour Towne Marina in Muskegon MI. The marina is well protected in all
wind conditions, it has its own
fuel dock along with
pump out. Is a short walk to many amenities like Dockers Restaurant, Lake Michigan beaches, and Muskegon Lake beaches. The
dock is F-29. Slip is priced at $7000.