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1963 Rawson

Estimated price for orientation: 45 $

Category: Sailboats 28 feet
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Description
Condition: Used Year: 1963
Trailer: Not Included Make: Rawson
Engine Type: Single Inboard/Outboard Length (feet): 26.6
Engine Make: Yanmar Beam (feet): 10.3
Primary Fuel Type: Diesel Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull ID Number: FCW33042M821


   
                       
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Inventory #  9948
Location: Deltaville, VA
General Description: This 1963 26.6' Rawson Sailboat partially submerged when clogged cockpit scuppers and shut off bilge pump switch allowed rainwater to leak through cockpit hatch into the vessel as it sat blocked ashore. Vessel reported to be a Rawson 30'. Water rose approximately 1’ above cabin sole. Hull in fair condition for age with chalky gelcoat. Hull has a few small repair areas that are not painted. Hardware is missing on cabin top including but not limited to winches, sheet stoppers with holes not filled in. This boat is reported to be one of only 22 ever built. Not all equipment could be tested as no power to vessel at time of inspection. Other:  Boom in good condition, two aluminum Cockpit or Helm station in good condition Deck in good condition, painted Gauges and controls (Morse), in good condition. Keel: Fixed Lifelines & Stanchions in good condition, stainless bow rail, bronze stanchions. Mast, aluminum, in good condition. Roller furling in good condition, Pro-furl Rudder & Tiller: Fin w/spade rudder Sails: There are no sails Toe rail, teak, in good condition Upholstery: There is no uphosltery Winches, bronze, in good condition Other windows: Bronze ports Paperwork shows vessel length as 26.6’. Florida 6% state sales tax will apply for Florida residents.  Storage charges will accrue after the 10 day grace period. Loading fees will apply if no trailer included. Buyer is responsible for loading fees.
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Height:
Beam: 9.0
Displacement: 12000
Draft: 5
Engines: Single Universal diesel inboard engine. Hours: 502. Engine was submerged approximately half way up engine. Engine reported preserved. Clean oil on dipstick. There was considerable rust on the outside and corrosion inside of the air intake. The engine starting battery, wiring and wire terminals were submerged and the terminals and cables corroded. The bilge pump was operable in both the auto and manual modes at this inspection. 
Transmission: Transmission make/model unknown, unable to check oil, not tested, condition unknown.
Generator / Battery: There is no generator. Batteries,  (2) starting, submerged, (4) house batteries. No batteries were tested, condition unknown.
Electronics: Icom VHF, Compass, Nauman, Garmin GPS Map 182, appeared in good condition for age, no electronics tested.
Galley: Galley with storage, sink, propane Stove with 2 burners, appliances not tested, condition unknown.  Salon with wood trim, settees, dinette, forward berth, two aft quarter berths. Lower drawers in the salon water damaged. Portions of wood and wood flooring swollen and warped. Headliner in poor condition with paint peeling.
Ground Tackle: Bronze manual windlass.
Canvas, Mast Rigging, Sails: There is no canvas.
Head: Single head with sink, vanity, no toilet.Shipping: 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.
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