William Garden Coastal Express Cruiser 1968 $85,000.00 CAD

Description

Excellent live-aboard and cruiser. 2 full cabins + heads, roomy, high ceilings, plenty of glass. 

Long, $200k+ list of mechanical upgrades completed,  Rebuilt engines run beautifully. Economical cruiser at 6 to 8 knots. Max 14 knots. Portugese Bridge had 2nd steering and engine control station. 3rd engine control station on aft deck. Trolling valve. 

Built to go to Alaska. Goes/been nicely to Des. Sound, gulf islands. Hull is sound: hull material 2 diagonal layers of 5/8 inch Port Orford Old Growth yellow cedar, epoxy and silicon bronze fasteners.

Big Northern Lights genset and outback inverter/charger, 1100 gal NEW alum. fuel tanks, 400 gal fresh water. Two new saltwater macerating heads, new stainless steel galley incl dishwasher, new floors. Electric heat and Dickinson bus-heaters in every room. Interior needs refreshing/decor/love. Recent out of water survey available. Fully insured and insure-able. 10' rigid Bullfrog centre console dinghy + 15hp Yamaha included. Rain curtains canvas, and full winter cover with vents and plenty of clear panels included for winter live aboard or off-season idle.

After 10 years living aboard owner is too old, and injured from recent vehicle accident, surgery. Can't handle her alone anymore, had my fun! Moved ashore. Must sell.

Big, beautiful vintage wooden Bill Garden custom cruiser needs a brave, handy young owner or wealthy Old Salt to keep her preserved and cruising.

$75,000.00 or FIRST BEST OFFER- NOT looking to recoup monies spent.