1986 Sisu Down east-islander Trawler in Tarpon Springs, FL

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1986 Sisu Down East-Islander, Location: Sarasota, FL, US (LOCATION: Sarasota FL) This Sisu Downeast Hardtop is a classic lobster boat with a rich history. Sisu is a Finnish word that loosely translated into English means to "to have guts," not momentary courage, but the ability to sustain and endure. After nearly 30 years the Sisu 26 has proven to be one of the most capable seagoing powerboats built. The design is by third generation New England boatbuilding/designing brothers Royal and Carroll Lowell ? the grandsons of legendary boatbuilder/designer Will Frost. The influence of their grandfather, who is generally regarded as the originator of Maine lobster-style boats, is certainly apparent in this design. Built by Sisu Boat Inc. of Portsmouth, NH, the 26 Sisu was introduced in 1979 and remained in production until 1988.This Sisu 26 features the classic downeast profile with dark blue hull and white top side. The pilothouse has deluxe trim package with starboard helm. The helm features Garmin GPS, Raymarine auto pilot, Datamarine digital depth sounder, Ritchie compass, and Icom VHF radio. The cockpit has ample room to fish, a centerline engine box with cushion, a deck locker with cushion, and an extended swim platform with boarding ladder. A bimini top over the cockpit offers protection from sun and rain and provides the perfect setting for that Florida tradition, the cocktail cruise. The foredeck has stainless steel bow rail, bow pulpit, and Danforth anchor with chain and rode.The comfortable cabin has forward convertible v-berth with hanging locker. The galley is port side with teak cabinets, solid surface counter top, stainless steel sink, ice box, and two-burner stove. The enclosed head compartment has custom vanity with mirror and shower.Puffin is powered by a 270 horsepower, fresh-water-cooled Crusader inboard engine. This is a family fisherman with the style and accommodations of a family cruiser. A sedan that is small enough for easy handling but large enough for comfort. She has been well-maintained and updated as needed. She will provide years of dependable service to her new owner. To see for yourself how this Sisu 26 will work for you call now and schedule a showing. Accommodations Deluxe Interior Package with Teak Woodwork. Over six feet of headroom.V-Berth with Under-berth Storage, Hanging Locker, and Teak BulkheadFull Galley Port SideEnclosed Head Compartment with Custom Mirrored Vanity and Shower Galley Teak CabinetsSolid Surface CountertopStainless Steel SinkShip's Clock & BarometerKenyon Two-burner StoveIce BoxBuilt-In Plate StorageOpening Porthole w/Screen Pilothouse & Cockpit Pilothouse with Full EnclosureDeluxe Trim PackageTen Life PreserversTwo Throw CushionsTeak Grab RailsSelf-Bailing CockpitBimini TopSix Docking LinesFour FendersDeck Storage Locker Electronics Icom IC-M80 VHF RadioRitchie Nav200 CompassDatamarine Sandpiper 248C Digital Depth SounderGarmin GPSRaymarine ST5000 Auto Pilot Deck & Hull Stainless Steel Bow Rai