1971 Columbia 43' (13.11 m)
Punta Gorda, Florida, United States
Paradise Bound
Paradise Bound is a US built light displacement cruiser- racer with flush deck with a graceful sheer. A classic Bill Tripp sailing vessel she is a beautiful clean and spacious family cruiser or live aboard with 6’3” headroom.
- Sloop
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: 5443110
Description
This vessel is constructed to handle heavy seas but the overall design keeps her moving nimble. She sails smoothly, fast and the expansive foredeck, big cockpit (seats ten) and roomy interior make her a blast with family and friends. She sleeps eight and the big hatches provide plenty of ventilation and light. She has a lot of storage space. The large V- berth offers comfortable mattresses. Both settees convert to upper and lower berths. The convertible dinette sleeps two. All LED lights 12V. Netting all around. It is well maintained with lots of upgrades.
Sails and rigging:
New rigging 2018
Profurl roller furling
Aluminum mast stepped to keel, oak spreaders, aluminum boom,
Main sail with 2 reefs
Jib 130%
Working jib 100%
3 Barlow halyard winches on mast and boom, 2 Barlow winches #30 in cockpit
Heavy duty sheets and halyards
Galley:
3 burner hillerange stove w/oven, huge fridge/freezer isotherm 12V 9 cubic feet (2022), 6 inches insulation, saltwater footpump and freshwater tap (2023), new counter and table top (2022)
Deck:
Teal canvas bimini and dodger in very good condition, cockpit cushions, Lofrans electric/ manual windlass, 175 feet chain and 150 feet line, 3 anchors: 45 pound bruce, 45 pound cqr, fortress 16, 3 vents with dorade boxes, double lifelines with netting all around (2022), lots of dock lines, fenders, life sling, Plastimo liferaft fully equipped, no seoms screens, big Fiberglas storage deckbox, spreader light, stern ladder (2022), davits (2022), outboard crane lift, outboard mount, five (500W) solar panels (firm and flexible), salt water wash down pump for anchor, 4 drain holes in cockpit, fresh water hose for shower in head and cockpit, dock water hose connection
Electrical:
Equipped with 340V solar power, 12V dc electrical system excellent condition (17000 dollars), Inverter/ converter freedom 2000 Xantrex (2022), 110V plugs all over boat, 3 cigarette lighter charger, 4 USB charger, shore power cords,
A/C / Heater 10 BTU Marine Air 110 V,
Cooling fans 12 V,
4 trojan batteries for housebank (2019), 1 windlass battery (2022), 1 starting battery (2022), Xantrex battery monitor
100 amp alternator
Engine fan
Electrical and Manual fuel pump
High water alarm
3 electrical and 1 manual bilge pumps
Electronics:
VHF Marine IC-M604, Hand held VHF,
Chart plotter Garmin,
SSB radio,
Weather fax,
Compass,
Tricolor lights, stern and bow running lights, Datamarine depth sounder, Garmin depth sounder, CPT Autopilot above deck
Engine:
Engine Perkins 4108 50 hp, engine hours: 2420, fuel: 40 Gallons x 2 (80 Gallons),
New fuel lines, new cooling system, new saltwater pump, new starter, new solenoid, new fuel pump, both fuel tanks almost full
Head:
Manual Raritan PH2 with electrical system installed for possible electrical flush, holding tank 25 G
Ak Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Pier One Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: 5443110
LOA: 43' (13.11 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1971
Cabins: 2
Sleeps: 8
Queen Berths: 1
Heads: 1
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Perkins
- Engine Model: 4108
- Engine Year: 1971
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Stern
- Power HP: 50.00
- Power KW: 37.29
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 2420.00
- Hours Date: 03-15-2023
Full Details
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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