"Ginger" is an out-of-category Orion, comparable to Morris in her condition and equipment standard. Her superb Herreshoff style interior, excellent canvas and sail inventory, and superb brightwork set her apart. Bristol, turnkey pocket cruiser, absolutely ready-to-go.
Seriously for sale due to owner relocation.
Broker's Overview
What would happen if you gave one of the world's most respected small offshore cruising designs, built by the world's best production builder, to an experienced passionate Aussie woman from a renowned sailing family? What would happen if she had the toughest surveyor in town get on her boat every couple of years, and if following these inspections the boat had every single recommendation taken care of? How would such a boat sail? What would it be like to take this boat out cruising? What would it look like?
Please look carefully at the photos of "Ginger", this terrific pocket cruiser. She is a beautiful, swift, strong, and functional Pacific Seacraft Orion whose interior has been upgraded by her owner in the style of Captain Nat Herreshoff, with white flat surfaces and gloss bright finished handholds and edges. Her overall condition, excellent canvas, light and airy feel below (she is the only Orion to which those words apply), bronze ports and cleats, make her a unique treasure among boats in this price range.
She is seriously for sale due to owner relocation. New engine 2001
Accomodations
From the large comfortable cockpit very well suited to sleeping proceed down the companionway. All interior teak is either gloss finish or painted white. To port is a large quarterberth. Above the forward end of the quarterberth is navigation storage for charts, logbooks etc with beautiful gloss finished fiddles to keep everything where it belongs. Next forward to port is a straight seteee berth with storage behind. Opposite the quarterberth is the galley area with sizable 12 volt refrigerated compartment, deep dry storage, propane stove, and complete fiddle stowage for dishes and mugs. Forward of the galley is the starboard straight settee with book storage over.
The forward cabin is also where the head is. Located on the port side and between the V berth and the saloon bulkhead, there is a drop down plywood cover that you lift to access the manual head. This is the best possible use of space on a boat of this size, affording privacy while still giving comfortable berths in the forward cabin. There are teak drawers under the forward berth.
The cabin sole is clear gloss finished teak and holly. The clear finish, as opposed to the amber that one sees frequently, gives the holly a very pleasing almost white color.
The main cabin has a custom table with two leaves and a wine compartment built into the center of the table.
Sails and Rigging
Sails and rigging are in superb condition and receive yearly professional service and storage.
High aspect rig delivers excellent performance.
Sta-loc terminals. Open body chrome bronze turnbuckles and integral toggles.
Harken roller furler for genoa. Harken main traveller. running rigging in excellent condition (see photos).
Oversized stainless sided Schaefer genoa turning blocks on oversized ss track. 2004 Scott mainsail 2001 Scott roller furling genoa Delivery mainsail Yankee Staysail
Engine
Yanmar 3GM new in 2001, fresh water cooled, with tremendous access, always properly maintained and with low hours. Complete documentation. this a well respected engine in superb condition in the beginning of its useful life.
Electrical and Electronic
2 Deep cycle marine batteries on Guest charger in very heavy tiedown setup (see photo)
Upgraded 12 volt panel above port settee (see photo)
Upgraded battery switch 30 amp 125 volt shore power system All electrical service complies with ABYC guidelines Outlets Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF radio Autohelm ST60 Depth Sony stereo Garmin Chartplotter Autohelm ST60 speed
Safety Equipment
Emergency tiller Horn Xintex gas vapor detector with electrically operated solenoid switch for propane stove Tools First aid kit 4 Type B:C Size I fire extinguishers Lifesling 2 MOB horseshoes Flares Emergency spares PFDs per USCG regulations 12 volt bilge pump and manual diaphragm bilge pump
Ground Tackle
Superb anchoring setup. No more messy decks, The anchor lives on a bow roller on the bow platform. Excellent access to chain locker. 25 Lb. CQR w/ chain, swivel shackle, and nylon rode Spare anchor Lewmar electric windlass with buttons on foredeck
Canvas and Cushions
Superb and complete dark green canvas, fresh off white interior upholstery. Cockpit cushions. Awning that covers 2/3 of boat, perfect for summer anchoring and a bimini.
Ventilation
Ventilation is critical to cruising comfort and can be a safety issue. "Ginger" is superbly ventilated whether ports and hatches or open or she is "buttoned up". In addition to eight large, heavy bronze opening ports (a Pacific Seacraft hallmark) the two large hatches and two dorade boxes provide good airflow throughout. In warm weather the awning provides excellent airflow by letting you keep everything open while protecting the boat from sun and rain.
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