1978 Ericson Independence 31 Cruiser/racer in Norfolk, VA

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SELLER DESCRIPTION

The Independence 31 was a very limited production boat built by Ericson Yachts from 1977 to 1982. Only 69 of these hulls were built and launched by Ericson. As many of the Ericsons over the years, this fine yacht was designed by Bruce King. She is very traditional with her clipper bow and trail board carvings on the bow. She has all the desireable features including wheel steering and Volvo diesel. The owner has done a lot of work to this boat. Click on the full specs to see the extensive list. Don't miss this opportunity to own a classic.call John Young at 757-773-1847 or e-mail any questions to john@marineconcepts.net

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Electronics/Electrical- Garmin GPSMap 168 sounder/chartplotter with integrated depth/temp/speed transducer- Uniden 525 VHF with DSC (networked with GPS)- Uniden wireless remote microphone- Danforth-White removeable pedestal mounted compass- masthead antenna- 2 75AH deep cycle house batteries ('05)- starting battery ('05)- new (Apr '09) LED cabin lighting

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Hull/Deck/Mechanical- 18 hp Volvo 2002 diesel approx 2475 hrs - new (Jul '07) 1 injector, valves, valve guides, valve stem seals, valvesprings, thermostat, cooling system seals, fuel system hoses & valves, motor mounts, exhaust hoses, cooling system hoses, Vernalift muffler - new (Feb '08) exhaust riser - rebuilt (Jul '07) 1 injector, freshwater circ pump- new (Jul '07) shaft, coupling, cutless bearing & stuffing box- reconditioned prop (Jul '07)- new (Jul '07) seackocks for cockpit drain, engine intake, galley sink- painted bottom (Jul '07)- rebedded staysail traveller (Sep '07)- new (Apr '07) watertight hatch in cockpit floor for engine access- new (Apr '09) overhead hatches- dodger- 2 CNG tanks with regulator- 35 gal diesel

Sails and Rigging:
Sails/Rigging- newer lightly used yankee cut jib with new ('05) UV cover on ProFurl roller furling- older self-tacking, hank-on staysail (1 set reef points) on removeable inner forestay with ready bag- older mainsail (2 sets reef points) with cover- new ('06) assymetric cruising spinnaker with ChuteScoop- all new ('05) running rigging (except spin halyard, outhaul, topping lift)- new ('05) bobstay and whisker stays- new ('05) Garhauer mainsheet traveller and 6:1 sheet blocks- new (Nov '07) Ronstan staysail traveller car with new (Nov '07) Garhauer blocks- new ('05) teak bowsprit & anchor platform