For Sale: Southern Cross 31

[whetstone]

I am hoping to find a young person or couple who would like to begin their sailing experience with a strong simple boat. The Southern Cross 31 is a cutter rigged double ended designed craft that easily accommodates several on board, but is best for one or two to live on board. It is powered by a Westerbeke, a dependable marine diesel. The boat was built by Ryder Yachts of Bristol, Rhode Island in 1979. The hull is heavy fiberglass, and I put all new through-hull fittings in several years ago. The canvas is in tough shape. I am 70 and hesitant to replace it all now. There are no built in electronics. The galley is terrific, with just an ice box.

The boat is located in San Carlos, Mexico, on the mainland side of the Sea of Cortez. Sailing in this ocean is an excellent place to hone your cruising skills before taking off on a larger adventure. San Carlos is 5 hours south of Tucson making it an accessible port to come and go from.

I am asking $15,000. If money is difference between going to sea and not, let's talk.

[anotherdeckape]

hi, my names steve. i like that style of boat. got any more pictures? not really in a position to come down and look at it at this time,are you in a hurry to sell?my e-mail is stevequeen13@yahoo.com may be i can come up with a plan.

[PhiSig1071]

Man, if I hadn't just applied for a transfer out of Tucson. Good luck with the sale.

[anotherdeckape]

whetstone,this is Steve again,im seriosely interested in your boat. please shoot me an e-mail. any more pix? how bad of shape are the sails in? any recent survey? any reason for me not to fall in love with your boat??

[RussMiller]

Good Morning, My name is Russ Miller.If you could share more information on the 31 Southern Cross it would helpful. Also we would like to see her.We are in Bahia Kino and will drive down to San Carlos. I look forward to your reply. Regards, Russ