Description: |
Boat : 1997 28′ STUART MARINE KNOCKABOUT SLOOP
Boat name : ZULEIKA
Asking price : $65,000
Boat location : Osterville, Mass
The Stuart Knockabout is a fiberglass adaptation of L. Francis Herreshoffs 1932 design, created as a spacious, shallow-draft daysailer. It combines easy handling, speed, and crew comfort, making it ideal for solo sailing, cruising with friends, or competitive sailing. Features include a moderate rig, responsive helm, open cockpit, uncluttered deck, and a sleek hull for agility and speed in diverse wind conditions.
Zuleika was built in 1997 by Edey and Duff and her sail number is 53. She has been meticulously maintained and is in very good condition. The owner has customized the rigging on deck for ease of use and accessibility. She has a roller furler jib and comes with a trailer, extra sails which include a Genoa, a main sail cover and a custom winter cover.
DIMENSIONS :
Hull Type: Keel/Cbrd. Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop LOA: 28.00 ft / 8.53 m LWL: 22.83 ft / 6.96 m S.A. (reported): 291.00 ft / 27.03 m Beam: 6.92 ft / 2.11 m Displacement: 4,000.00 lb / 1,814 kg Ballast: 2,400.00 lb / 1,089 kg Max Draft: 5.50 ft / 1.68 m Min Draft: 2.75 ft / 0.84 m Construction: Wood or FG Ballast Type: Lead First Built: 1932 # Built: 81 Builder: E&D Designer: L. Francis Herreshoff/Bill Harding
HISTORICAL & MORE GENERAL INFO : https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/sailboats-21-30ft/a-herreshoff-legacy-lives-on/ |