Support the Flathead Lakers work to protect clean water in our watershed, and sail off into the sunset on this beautiful 1981 J-24 Sailboat!
Auction is open now, and closes on September 15, at 5 pm. Fifty percent of the proceeds will go directly to the Flathead Lakers to support our programs and advocacy work protecting clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a lasting quality of life in the Flathead Watershed.
1981 J-24 Sailboat PSL023880281
Starting Bid: $7,000.
Bid Increment: $100.00
Closes September 15, at 5 pm.
DETAILS:
West coast built, delivered to Lake Coeur D'Alene in 1981, brought to Flathead Lake in 2002.
Custom single axle trailer built in Kalispell in 2002.
Float-off trailer with tongue extension.
Tohatsu outboard motor, 5HP, 4 stroke, 2009, low hours.
Good North Sails:
Main with one reef and sail cover
110% jib with soft-lay sheets
135% Genoa with soft-lay sheets
150% Mylar Genoa
3/4 oz. spinnaker with pole and sheets
Tuff-luff foil head stay system
Two self-tailing Lewmar sheet winches
Two Barient halyard winches
All control lines lead to cockpit
4 Full length cushions below
4 12 V cabin lights with solar charger
12 V bilge pump
All necessary life jackets, dock lines, boat hook, fenders, bucket and scrub brushes, horn, first aid, etc.
This is a 40 year old boat, often described as "the world's most popular one-design keel boat" There are approximately 6000 boats distributed around the world.
The boat weighs 3100 lbs, is 24 ft long, and maximum beam of 8'11", and draws 4 ft. The boat has a 950 lb. lead keel.
Since 2002, the boat has been sailed on Flathead Lake, Montana's short season (June-October) dictates that the boat is out of the water most of the year. This boat has been stored undercover every winter until 2020-2021 when it was cleaned, gear removed, and shrink wrapped.
The boat has normal wear from use. The trailer and motor are like new. The boat is currently in the water in Polson and ready to sail. Titles for boat and trailer are current and clear.
Minimum bid is $7,000; 50% of the proceeds will go directly to the Flathead Lakers to support the important work they do for all of us.