FOR SALE – Handyman’s Special
1979 33’ Albin Trawler “Vardande”
Asking Price $19,900 (reasonable offers entertained)
This boat was purchased in 1981 and was cruised with pride by my parents throughout New England and later Englewood, Florida (after 1991).
I inherited her in December 2002. The estate had it professionally surveyed, where it was determined to be in “Above Average” overall condition. We then sailed it north to Crystal River FL, where it was shipped 10 miles overland to a private residence for long-term storage, until we could retire. Poor health now forces sale. She has remained constantly undercover (w/ dehumidifier in the Main Salon). This boat is completely dry inside & out.
Specifications
Length O.A. 32’6”
Beam 11’5”
Draft 3’ 7”
Displacement 16,800 lbs.
Hull Construction Gel Coat over Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
Deck Construction
Teak Handrails on Stainless Steel Stanchions all around
Teak Decks screwed & plugged over FRP (all original)
Teak Swim Platform on Transom
Engine
1) 120 HP Ford - Watermota Sea Lion, (aka Lehman)
2,060 Run Hours. (has remanufactured Exhaust Manifold)
Crankshaft has been manually rotated 90[FONT="]⁰[/FONT] periodically during storage period
Transmission Borg Warner - Hydraulic
Diesel Fuel See notes below
Fresh Water Tanks 2) 75 gallon capacity (Port & Starboard) with 12 vdc Pump
Hot Water Tank 8 gallons capacity(120 volt Electric & Engine Jacket Heated)
Sanitation Tank Capacity unknown (located forward of engine, below engine room sole)
Forward Cabin
2) “V” Berths
1) Jabsco Head with macerator
1) Shower & fold out Sink
Teak Doors & Teak (over plywood) Bulkheads
1) Overhead Hatch & 2) Portholes (port & starboard)
12 vdc Lighting & Hanging Locker
Aft Cabin
2) Berths (port & starboard)
1) Jabsco Head with macerator
1) Shower & fold out Sink
Teak Doors & Teak (over plywood) Bulkheads
1) Overhead Hatch & Fixed & Sliding Windows (P&S)
12 vdc Lighting & Hanging Locker
Main Salon
Helm Station with Danforth Compass, Raytheon 1200 Pathfinder Radar, VHF Radio, Wagner Autopilot, Datamarine LX200 Depthfinder, Loran
Stove/Oven – Magic Chef gas 4 burner range with Oven (propane tank located under fly bridge console)
Refrigerator – Norcold Refrigerator w/ Freezer (runs on either 12VDC & 120VAC)
L shaped Bench with Table that converts into 2) berths
Teak (over plywood) Bulkheads & Teak Parquet Sole
Flybridge
Helm Station with Danforth Compass, VHF Radio, Datamarine LX200 Depthfinder. Seating for 4) under Bimini.
Painted Non-skid Deck (needs re-paint)
Mast & Boom for rigging Dinghy onto After Cabin Roof (Dinghy not included)
Electrical 12 VDC
Provisions for 3) Group 27 Batteries (only 1 battery now on-board)
Newmar HDM 50 Battery Charger
Engine Mounted Alternator
2) Bilge Pumps / Navigation & Interior Lighting
Electrical 120 VAC
30 Amp Shore Power with multiple outlets throughout
(Flybridge mounted Portable Generator -- Not Included)
Canvas - Sunbrella Flybridge Bimini & Weather Cloths, Hatch & Window covers
Ground Tackle - 1) Danforth, 1) CQR Plow with chain & rode (No Windless)
USCG Documentation #619550 --- Hull MFG. ID #XHU33137M79K
All New Diesel Fuel Tank & Polishing System;
2) 55 gal. Aluminum Tanks (1/8”wall, 5052 marine grade, custom made @ Aluminum Marine Products, Perry, FL -- currently full of fuel) Range (approx.) 400 miles (2.25 GPH @ 8 knots)
Gulf Coast Filters Model F-1 Filter/Separator, 12vdc walboro pump on manual timer, vacuum gauge, new flared 3/8” vinyl coated copper tubing & brass/stainless ball valves, throughout.
Tanks were installed from inside the engine room, with NO Hull Cutting or Penetrations.
Know Outstanding Issues
While in storage, fiberglass blistering was observed in the aft 2 feet of the keel. Research found a short section of mild steel “U” channel had been cast into the tail of the keel, as a reinforcement for the lower rudder post mount. Seawater had infiltrated this area causing the steel to rust, lifting away the outer layer of fiberglass over it. We had planned to through-bolt new stainless steel plates on each side of the keel, and re-fiberglass this area. (see photos).
Water Intrusion stains have been noted at Aft Cabin sliding Windows.
Sun dried weather-stripping has causes rain water leak at Aft Cabin Sliding Windows, which need to be addressed.
Water Intrusion stains have been noted in the forward cabin overhead near Sampson Post.
Flybridge will need to be reinstalled after transport.
Being in storage for this amount of time, it needs a total cleaning inside & out, but it’s all there. A fuel efficient “low hours” diesel cruiser, priced to sell to the right buyer.
For inquires please e-mail to, leif-gustavson@charter.net
1979 33’ Albin Trawler “Vardande”
Asking Price $19,900 (reasonable offers entertained)
This boat was purchased in 1981 and was cruised with pride by my parents throughout New England and later Englewood, Florida (after 1991).
I inherited her in December 2002. The estate had it professionally surveyed, where it was determined to be in “Above Average” overall condition. We then sailed it north to Crystal River FL, where it was shipped 10 miles overland to a private residence for long-term storage, until we could retire. Poor health now forces sale. She has remained constantly undercover (w/ dehumidifier in the Main Salon). This boat is completely dry inside & out.
Specifications
Length O.A. 32’6”
Beam 11’5”
Draft 3’ 7”
Displacement 16,800 lbs.
Hull Construction Gel Coat over Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
Deck Construction
Teak Handrails on Stainless Steel Stanchions all around
Teak Decks screwed & plugged over FRP (all original)
Teak Swim Platform on Transom
Engine
1) 120 HP Ford - Watermota Sea Lion, (aka Lehman)
2,060 Run Hours. (has remanufactured Exhaust Manifold)
Crankshaft has been manually rotated 90[FONT="]⁰[/FONT] periodically during storage period
Transmission Borg Warner - Hydraulic
Diesel Fuel See notes below
Fresh Water Tanks 2) 75 gallon capacity (Port & Starboard) with 12 vdc Pump
Hot Water Tank 8 gallons capacity(120 volt Electric & Engine Jacket Heated)
Sanitation Tank Capacity unknown (located forward of engine, below engine room sole)
Forward Cabin
2) “V” Berths
1) Jabsco Head with macerator
1) Shower & fold out Sink
Teak Doors & Teak (over plywood) Bulkheads
1) Overhead Hatch & 2) Portholes (port & starboard)
12 vdc Lighting & Hanging Locker
Aft Cabin
2) Berths (port & starboard)
1) Jabsco Head with macerator
1) Shower & fold out Sink
Teak Doors & Teak (over plywood) Bulkheads
1) Overhead Hatch & Fixed & Sliding Windows (P&S)
12 vdc Lighting & Hanging Locker
Main Salon
Helm Station with Danforth Compass, Raytheon 1200 Pathfinder Radar, VHF Radio, Wagner Autopilot, Datamarine LX200 Depthfinder, Loran
Stove/Oven – Magic Chef gas 4 burner range with Oven (propane tank located under fly bridge console)
Refrigerator – Norcold Refrigerator w/ Freezer (runs on either 12VDC & 120VAC)
L shaped Bench with Table that converts into 2) berths
Teak (over plywood) Bulkheads & Teak Parquet Sole
Flybridge
Helm Station with Danforth Compass, VHF Radio, Datamarine LX200 Depthfinder. Seating for 4) under Bimini.
Painted Non-skid Deck (needs re-paint)
Mast & Boom for rigging Dinghy onto After Cabin Roof (Dinghy not included)
Electrical 12 VDC
Provisions for 3) Group 27 Batteries (only 1 battery now on-board)
Newmar HDM 50 Battery Charger
Engine Mounted Alternator
2) Bilge Pumps / Navigation & Interior Lighting
Electrical 120 VAC
30 Amp Shore Power with multiple outlets throughout
(Flybridge mounted Portable Generator -- Not Included)
Canvas - Sunbrella Flybridge Bimini & Weather Cloths, Hatch & Window covers
Ground Tackle - 1) Danforth, 1) CQR Plow with chain & rode (No Windless)
USCG Documentation #619550 --- Hull MFG. ID #XHU33137M79K
All New Diesel Fuel Tank & Polishing System;
2) 55 gal. Aluminum Tanks (1/8”wall, 5052 marine grade, custom made @ Aluminum Marine Products, Perry, FL -- currently full of fuel) Range (approx.) 400 miles (2.25 GPH @ 8 knots)
Gulf Coast Filters Model F-1 Filter/Separator, 12vdc walboro pump on manual timer, vacuum gauge, new flared 3/8” vinyl coated copper tubing & brass/stainless ball valves, throughout.
Tanks were installed from inside the engine room, with NO Hull Cutting or Penetrations.
Know Outstanding Issues
While in storage, fiberglass blistering was observed in the aft 2 feet of the keel. Research found a short section of mild steel “U” channel had been cast into the tail of the keel, as a reinforcement for the lower rudder post mount. Seawater had infiltrated this area causing the steel to rust, lifting away the outer layer of fiberglass over it. We had planned to through-bolt new stainless steel plates on each side of the keel, and re-fiberglass this area. (see photos).
Water Intrusion stains have been noted at Aft Cabin sliding Windows.
Sun dried weather-stripping has causes rain water leak at Aft Cabin Sliding Windows, which need to be addressed.
Water Intrusion stains have been noted in the forward cabin overhead near Sampson Post.
Flybridge will need to be reinstalled after transport.
Being in storage for this amount of time, it needs a total cleaning inside & out, but it’s all there. A fuel efficient “low hours” diesel cruiser, priced to sell to the right buyer.
For inquires please e-mail to, leif-gustavson@charter.net
