Equipment And Specs

1973 SS23

95% jib 2016

125% genoa 2011

Mainsail 2011: loose footed; with battens; 2 sets reef points

Lewmar Self-tailing winches 2010

Lever clutches:

Main halyard 2019

Jib halyard2010

Single line reefing2015

Topping lift2015

All lines led aft

Jib Halyard 2014

Main Halyard 2019

Jib sheets 2013

Single line reefing system 2015

Genoa furler and headstay 2010

Adjustable backstay 2013

Boom vang bail 2016

Boom vang cam 2017

Compass: 2012

Tiller head 2010

Electric Bilge pump replaced 2013

Wiring updated 2013

Depth finder 2013

Battery 2017

Solar panel charger

VHF Radio

Mercury 5hp 2-stroke outboard

Carburetor replaced 2018

3 gal gas tank

Cockpit cushions

V-berth cushions

Quarter berth cushions

Jacklines 2017

Harness cockpit attachment points 2017

Lifelines 2015

Boom tent, customized. 

Fenders, covered: 3

Docklines: 3

Danforth Anchor with chain and nylon rode

Spare Danforth Anchor, nylon rode

Asking price: $6900

Merganser Blue has provided me with 8 seasons of sheer delight on Narragansett Bay. Solid like all Sea Sprites, her light balanced helm is a joy to steer. While she might dip her lee rail in 20 knots to let you know you are overcanvassed, she never lets you feel uneasy. I have had her rigged to make singlehanding easier, with self-tailing winches, jib roller furler, halyards and reefing lines led to cockpit; for the second reef you do have to get to the mast. All hardware upgrades were carried out by New England Yacht Rigging. The boom tent has kept her cockpit well protected from sun and weather; I had it customized to Velcro around the jacklines. Her Awlgrip paint has held up well. She taught my wife to sail, and we have had many enjoyable weekends aboard. But for moving up to a Sea Sprite 34, we would not part with her.

 

Boat Location:      Wickford Cove, North Kingston, RI

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