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Want a Morgan 41 for $10,000?

Shimmer is not an Out Island but a full keel aft cockpit Morgan.

Shimmer
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Looking for what might be a lot of boat for the money? Mary Ewenson of Spinsheet magazine back in Annapolis says that Dave Johansen, a neighbor of hers, has decided to end his proposed voyage from Huatulco, Mexico, to San Francisco in Puerto Vallarta. Why? A combination of weather, engine problems, money, and a great job opportunity.

We’re not promising anything, but according to them, Shimmer is "rigged for open ocean cruising, and has both wind generator and solar power." Her Westerbeke diesel engine has saltwater in the fresh water cooling system, which means the engine has blown a head gasket. There is a head gasket kit onboard, but the owner has no time to make repairs.

If anyone is interested, they should contact Dave Johansen via email for photos & more details. We’re not recommending this boat or anything, just putting the word out.

For what it’s worth, we just flew back from Puerto Vallarta yesterday. It’s about 85° during the day and moderately humid. But it’s not bad at all, particularly if you do some swimming or surfing during the heat of the day. And the nights . . . oh, they are wonderful!  The other day there were six sailboats anchored at Punta Mita, and about five on the hook off the Nayarit Riviera Marina. It’s not prime sailing time in Mexico, but it’s not bad at all.

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Tim Sell’s Lucky Star anchored in an idyllic cove in Glacier Bay. © 2008 Tim Sell Last spring, longtime Sausalito diver Tim Sell sailed his Brent Swain 36 Lucky Star to Juneau, Alaska, spending the summer exploring the area and the winter trying to stay warm.
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