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#8649: 1977 42' Whitby Ketch Sailboat Item Details
Inventory ID: 8649 Location: Seabrook , TX
Year:  1977 Length:  42'
Make:  Whitby Model:  N/A
Height: N/A Beam: 13.0
Draft: 5.0 Displacement: 23500 lbs
Hull Material: fiberglass HIN: ZWB421020777
Engines: Single Perkins 85hp diesel engine was submerged, not preserved, not tested, condition unknown.
Transmission: unknown
Generator/Battery: There are two generators, one is a small Panda generator that was submerged, not tested, condition unknown. The other Mastervolt generator that runs an inverter was also wetted, size unknown, not tested, condition unknown. There were 4 batteries sighted that were submerged, not tested, condition unknown.
Electronics: The electronics appear to be in good condition, but not tested.
Ground Tackle: The windlass appears to be in good condition, but not tested.
Rigging: Sails not inventoried but what was sighted appeared to be in good condition for the age.
Head: There are 2 heads with handheld showers, vanity and manual heads.
Galley: Galley has sink, refrigerator, stove. Appliances wetted, not tested, condition unknown. The bimini frame and canvas (dodger) are in good condition.
Trailer: Trailer not included.
Shipping: This item is for Pick-up Only
Shipping Information: Item sold "where is". Assistance with shipping is generally available; however, buyer is responsible for costs of preparing item for shipment and charges for loading vessel onto trailer or transport.
Description: 1977 42' Whitby 42 Ketch Sailboat sank in its slip during heavy rain storm in saltwater that reached approximately 28” above the cabin sole. The fiberglass hull is in fair condition. The a/c unit was submerged and is in poor condition. There were 4 batteries sighted that were submerged, not tested, condition unknown. The water heater was submerged and in poor condition. There is a stateroom Aft with double and a V-Berth forward with hatch for ventilation. There are 2 heads with handheld showers, vanity and manual heads. The salon has an L-shaped settee to port and another settee to starboard. The interior upholstery is in good condition. The headliner is in good condition. There is a dining table fold up on the bulkhead when not in use. Galley has sink, refrigerator, stove. Appliances wetted, not tested, condition unknown. The bimini frame and canvas (dodger) are in good condition. There are two generators, one is a small Panda generator that was submerged, not tested, condition unknown. The other Mastervolt generator that runs an inverter was also wetted, size unknown, not tested, condition unknown. The windlass appears to be in good condition, but not tested. Ice chest is in fair condition. Lifelines and stanchions are in fair condition. Exterior upholstery is in good condition. Sails not inventoried but what was sighted appeared to be in good condition for the age. The mast appeared to be in good condition. The electronics appear to be in good condition, but not tested. Gauges and controls appear to be in good condition, but not tested. Winches appear to be in fair condition but weathered. Rolling furling appears to be in fair condition. Boom appears to be in good condition. Toe rail is in good condition. Cockpit/helm station is in good condition. Wheel/binnacle is in good condition. Gunwale is in good condition. Deck is in fair condition. Single Perkins 85hp diesel engine was submerged, not preserved, not tested, condition unknown. There is no trailer with this item.

Florida 6% state sales tax will apply for Florida residents.

Texas sales tax may apply.

Storage charges will accrue after the 10 day grace period. Loading fees will apply if no trailer included.
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