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Laser 28 - Chinook
CHINOOK is more than just a Laser 28 it's a rare example, meticulously restored and maintained with remarkable rigor. The combination of its performance / reliability and its impeccable condition make it one of the most beautiful models available in Canada, according to several sailors in the regionand a sailboat that will appeal to enthusiasts throughout the North American market.
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Background and history Year : 1986 Current name: Chinook Formerly: Nirvana 6 (Donahue family Louis & Mark Donahue) Location: Located on a mooring at Lake Memphremagog
Survey: May 2019 by marine surveyor Alain Contios
Major refit in 2020 (13,000$, bill in hand, wich is around 100 professional hours) :
⁃ Keel: removed, cleaned, faired, resealed with silicone, reinstalled, joint finished, coated with VC Offshore and polished. ⁃ Stringers: sanded, repaired, laminated, gelcoat finished; interior woodwork and lockers dismantled and refitted. ⁃ 2020 electronics upgrade : Full Raymarine electronics package ($3,000): i50 speed, i60 wind with vane, i50 depth, Axiom 7 multifunction display. ⁃ Mast and boom repainted. Non-slip surface on deck renewed.
Additional improvements :
* Folding Gori propeller * Overhauled Bukh 8.5 hp diesel engine (only 110 hours at last sale) * Hull protected with 7 layers of Interprotect VC Offshore * Plumbing replaced, new toilet * LED navigation and cabin lights * Cushions rebuilt to original style * New polycarbonate windows (2013) * Premium Harken deck hardware * Spinlock clutches and rigid vang (2012) |