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BTW- that V-40 was discussed in the Valiants Owners Group, they thought it was not worth 5K. That said, I do think there are bargains out there, but there is alot of junk to so be careful and know alot about the boat you are interested in.
Peter- I would say that you could get by without a self steering vane if you are comfortable with tiller to sheet steering. In fact it would be interesting to see what an experienced sailor could get by with.... Lets see
Watertight boat
scraped and painted hull
self rigged
home sewn sails
good rudder
ice box
plastic water containers
old camping stove (use in cockpit only)
two buckets, used for toilet and cleaning (make your own seat for the bucket)
second hand anchors- I've retrieved them by diving, or you can buy them at flea markets
handmade oars- .
Three lanterns- red/green and white. preferably kerosene or oil
secondhand binoculars, compass, and charts.
depth sounder made from lead and fishing line.
bilge pump
handmade dingy/liferaft (made mine for less than $200) or second hand revamp.
It would be interesting to see if an experienced, can do it all sailor could leave on a cruise for less than 1000 USD. If anyone does this let me know and I will send you an old but functional VHF.
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