Boat is located in: Wilmington, North Carolina

Basics: Year 1963 - Hull 62.

Model Vanguard.

Designer Phillip Rhodes.

Length 32-9.

Waterline 22-3.

Beam 9-3.

Draft 4-6.

Displacement 12,600 lbs.

Mast from WL 42-9.

Hull Speed 6.6 kts@27hp.

General: Papillon, a four owner sailing vessel, was initally sailed on Lake Michigan and then moved to Wilmington, NC.

I purchased it in 1974.

This was a dream boat for me, having researched the perfect cruising boat for a couple or small family.

The criteria that I had was that it must be very seaworthy, easily single-handed, reasonable draft, full keel for stability and protection of the prop and rudder, reasonably fast and nimble.

I raced Papillon for a number of years and accumulated many trophies.

One of the advantages of racing is that the vessel must be maintained carefully for higher winds and seas and every piece of equipment must be selected for durability and safety.

These considerations carried over into the years when we cruised the waterways of the East Coast of the US, the Chesapeake Bay.

During the past 50 years, I have always kept the boat in the best condition possible and have designed and incorporated many projects and systems to insure its best use and performance.

Single reef in main, furled genoa - 20 knots.

The issue now is that I will turn 80 in this year and am trying to simplify my life.

As much as I love sailing, I dont want to have this boat, that I have taken care of for years, not being used and loved as it should.

So, I am looking for a new owner, one that will take advantage of all the work that has been done over the years and take her cruising or continue her adventures with them and their family.

Engine, Cooling, Exhaust: Engine Yanmar GM30F Diesel New 1990 - full servicing June 2024.

Shaft 1 Stainless x 28.5 (upgraded from 7/8).

Prop 13RH16 three blade cleaned/balanced 2022 coated w/PropSpeed.

Coupling Bullflex 021 Apr 2016 (eliminated any vibration).

Seal Last Drop Seal Apr 2016 (eliminates tightening seal).

Exhaust Yanmar Exhaust Loop Jun 2024.

Muffler Vernalift 1500026 Apr 2016 (very quiet operation).

Alternator Powerline 23-107 120 amp Jul 2006.

Spare Alt Origninal new alternator included as a spare Fuel 18gal Monel tank, Racor 500 Primary filter, Yanmar.

Secondary: Interior- In 2002, the interior was essentially removed and rebuilt with a new and more useful configuration.

The old folding table was replaced with a dinette that easily drops down to form a large berth.

The upper berths were converted to shelving with drawers or storage behind and under the berths.

The sole was replaced with treated 1 plywood and sheathed with ash and mahogany sealed with epoxy and finished with polyurethane floor varnish.

The entire arrangement has proven to outperform either of the two standard layouts available with the Vanguard.

You get the advantage of the rear galley layout with the port side dinette!

Bulkheads Wilson Art 10735-60 Limber Maple which replaced the old and darker glossy laminate giving a much lighter interior.

Flooring Ash and teak set in epoxy.

Cushions Reconfigured and recovered with decorative and very durable and water resistant fabric.

Countertops Wilson Art 14757-60 Mistique Moonlight laminate.

Trimwork Almost all trim was replaced with new teak.

Paint Systems- The vessel has been maintained very well over its life including painting hull above and below waterline, adjusting waterline for weight distribution, deck paint as well as interior finishes.

Hull Above waterline - Imron special Maroon color.

Waterline Algrip.

Decks Algrip with integral non-skid.

Interior Brightsides Polyurethane flat finish.

Woodwork Captains Varnish.

Mast Algrip.

Topside Teak Cetol (sealed with epoxy, 6 coat system).

Boom Top Varish (sealed first w/ epoxy and 4 coat system).

Canvaswork and Weather Protection.

Care has been taken to design and have constructed a special dodger and bimini that minimized water intrusion in high winds and seas.

The dodger has proven to be almost waterproof with heavy spray coming over the bow.

These systems are easily removable and storable in case of hurricanes or storms.

The bimini can be retracted and the canvas and pieces can easily be stored below.

In addition a special cover was designed and constructed to cover the entire dodger and cockpit, protecting it from weather and sun.

Other canvaswork included a mainsail cover, lifeline covers, a lee cloth, mosquito screening for openings and a cover for the tiller and a storage bag for the companionway hatch boards.

Dodger 316 Stainless Steel frame and Sunbrella fabric with Strataglass view panels 2004.

Bimini Sunbrella fabric 2006 (like new).

Sail Cover Sunbrella fabric 2019.

Cockpit panels Storage package in Sunbrella.

Anchors and Ground Tackle: Consideration was given for various bottom conditions and water depths that might be encountered if cruising.

As such, anchors were chosen for general purpose, sand bottoms and rocks.

In addition, a storm anchor has proven to hold in several hurricanes where we had to anchor out.

A special bow pulpit was designed and constructed to manage two anchors simultaneously and storage is divided below deck to allow separate rode-chain combinations to be stored.

A manual windlass is installed to minimize use of power.

In addition, a special anchor wash-down sytems was designed and installed which has been exceptionally useful if anchoring in muddy conditions.

Working Anchors 35# claw, 35# CQR, 16 aluminum Fortress Hurricane Anchor 16# aluminum Fortress with 12 ft of 1/4 stainless cable and fittings.

Rodes 30 5/16 stainless plus 250 5/8 three strand nylon. 60 5/16 stainless plus 250 5/8 three strand nylon.

Windlass Simpson Lawrence Seatiger 555 Nov 2000.

Windlass Simpson Lawrence sized for each anchor.

Chainstop James Neilson JN 700-143.

Standing Rigging: The entire system has been maintained and updated.

It was completely replaced in 2003 and Staloc fittings were used in lieu of swaged fittings.

Forstay was replaced with roller furling backstay replaced in 2011, lifelines are coated stranded stainless steel.

New self-steering winches were installed for the genoa and are disassembled and re-lubricated generally every two to three years.

Rigging survey available.

Standing Rigging 1/4 1x19.

Lifelines 3/16x5/16 x 7 x 19 plastic coated - 2011.

Genoa Winches Lewmar 43ST (self-tailing).

Spinaker Winches Original main winches - professionally rechromed 2000.

Sails and Running Rigging: The best sails have been purchased and maintained for Papillon.

The mainsail has always been stored under a sailcover and the genoa is removed and stored inside after each sail.

A roller furling system was installed in 1996 and works well.

The boat is being offered with two principal sails however others are available should they be wanted.

The management of halyards was a prime consideration and they are led to the cockpit with a line stopper and winch at that location for ease of use and safety.

Mainsail (included) UK Sails fully battened, adjusted to clear the bimini.

Very good condition.

Genoa (included) UK Sails Passagemaker radial tapedrive, mylar and polyester 150%, 328 sf 2006 (almost perfect condition).

Roller Furling Harken Model MKII double track 1996.

Other Sails: Second Mainsail - Shore Sails.

Third Mainsail - Babel&Buchbinder. 155% Genoa - Shore Sails. 155% Genoa - Babel&Buchbinder. 130% Genoa - Used via Bacon Sails.

Working Jib - Babel & Buchbinder (like new).

Storm Jib - Bable & Buchbinder (like new).

Spinnakers - two available.

Mainsail Blocks Four part self cleating block system with 80 ft 1/2 line.

Mast- See Significant Projects for repainting and rewiring of mast.

Navigation & Communication: Again, the best of these systems have been integrated with the idea of cruising and long distance offshore sailing.

Includes standard VHF radio with cockpit remote, ham radio system, main and secondary GPS systems.

VHF Radio ICOM M502 Mar 2021.

VHF Remote ICOM HM 195W command mic.

Main GPS Simrad NSS7 Replaced 2013 mounted for easy viewing from steering position but retractable for weather protection.

Second GPS Navman Fish 4200 bulkhead mounted.

Ham Radio ICOM M802 (repaired 2021).

Includes Antenna Tuner and copper ground system with sintered ground plate.

Water and Sanitation: The entire water and sanitation system was redone in 2006 with other components replaced as required.

A special 13 gallon holding tank was designed and fabricated to maximize times between pumpouts.

Water Tank 42 gallon monel below floor.

Water pump PAR 30022-000.

Accumulator Tank Jabsco 1 litre Model 12573-2000.

Holding Tank 13 gallon Weldable PVC by Duraweld.

Macerator Pump Jabsco electric.

Bilge Pump Rule 3700 replaced 2019.

Bilge Float Switch Rule Model 4.

Thru-hulls All replaced in 2003.

Refrigeration: Ice box was completely rebuilt and re-insulated with closed cell foam on 2014 and a refrigeration system was intalled in 2009.

Ice Box 4.65 cubic ft.

Refigeration System Technautics Cool Blue 2006 cold plate type using standard refrigerant.

Galley and Cooking: A special box was designed to house a 11lb epoxy coated steel propane tank, with drainage to cockpit.

This is protected with a switch from inside the cabin to a sole- noid valve in the box for safety.

A new line was run between the tank and the cook- top.

Propane Tank Overfill compliant, 11 lb epoxy coated steel - 2024.

Solenoid Valve Trident 1300-7708.2 1/4 fpt incl new line - 2020.

Cooktop Force 10 Model 60120 Ser 02316 Two Burner - 2002.

Cabin and Ventilation: Of importance, the standard hatch was redesigned incorporating 3/8 tinted laminate and the standard small ports were replaced with four new stainless steel screened ports to make a major difference in ventilation of the cabin.

Three new quiet fans were also installed.

Cabin Ports Oversized stainless steel with screens.

Fans Three DC quiet adjustable position fans.

Screens Specially fabricated mosquito netting edged with canvas for the main entry hatch and hatch.

Fire Protection: Included are three new fire extinguishers and CO2 detector as required.

Entertainment: AM/FM CD player with speakers - 2000.

Professional Surveys.

Full out-of-water professional survey of the boat and the rigging in April 2024.

Surveys are available only upon serious offer on vessel.

Priority One items on survey include replace LPG tank, lower vent in tank box, replace fire extinguishers, replace smoke/CO detector.

All these items have been done.

Priority Two items, with exception of minor maintenance items to be done when the boat is hauled next, were completed and included fastening fairleads, repair tachometer, service engine cooling system.

Manual bilge pump has not yet been addressed.

Full engine service was performed in June 2024.

Surveyor established fair market value as $30,000 and considered fit and ready for intended use upon correction of Priority One recommendations (completed 2024).

Significant Projects During Ownership Major Interior Overhall During the year 2006, finding that the interior was becoming worn and was in need of a reconfiguration, I removed all the interior bulkhead covering, the sliding berths, folding table, pipe berth, and flooring.

I replaced most of the teak with newly milled teak and replaced the flooring with 1 treated plywood and new teak and ash flooring set in epoxy.

All the cushions were reconfigured and covered with a durable and decorative fabric.

During this same period, I removed the entire electrical system and rewired it using the very best marine materials and methods.

This included both the DC and the AC systems.

A main panel was installed as well as a sub-panel on the opposite side.

This overhall included fabricating new boxes to handle the four house batteries and an inverter/charger to keep this system running and extend its life.

Fill Void in Keel - 2003.

For some reason Pearson Vanguards were manufactured in a way that left a void inside the keel.

I discovered this reading a Vanguard group post and did some exploration.

Sure enough, I found a hollow space that had filled with water.

I drilled holes, drained it totally, dried it out and filled it with West Epoxy mixed with a high-density filler.

This was systematically done so that it was completely filled.

Reconfiguration of Cockpit - 2003.

The original Vanguard had four winches independently supported outside the cockpit combing.

I removed all of the cockpit teak and redesigned this area to both handle all four winches but to also provide a very useful storage area on each side as well as a sitting area when motoring.

This has been one of the most appreciated improvements, one that is not found on any other Vanguards that I have seen.

Deck Repair - 2003.

The Vanguard was constructed with deck that consists of an inner fiberglass layer covered by a 1/2 or so, balsa layer and then an additional layer of fiberglass.

Over the years with stress and walking on the deck, the balsa became detached in places from the fiberglass allowing moisture to infiltrate and soften the balsa.

This was discovered as the moisture heated and pushed its way to the surface.

I carefully drilled holes in the upper layer of fiberglass and then removed the moist balsa, blew it out and dried it.

Then the void was filled with West Epoxy and a lighweight structural filler.

This was over about 75 percent of the deck and the cockpit sole.

When complete, the deck was substantially stronger and waterproof.

This was a gigantic project, one that will not ever have to be done again.

Significant Projects - Continued.

Slab Reefing- The original Vanguard had a boom that rotated to allow the main to furn around it.

Very bad idea!

Impossible with a fully battened mainsail!

I replaced this with a slab reefing system that works with the mainsail batten design and allows quick reefing, sometimes called jiffy reefing.

This also allows the main to stow nicely on the boom when it is covered with the mainsail cover.

Rigging for Single Handing- All halyards were led back to the cockpit so that it is not necessary to leave the cockpit to drop sails.

In addition, roller furling is led to the cockpit for easy adjustment.

Winches were upsized and self-tailing feature was incorporated.

The main sheet is managed via a traveler, not original to the Vanguard, so that it can be easily sheeted via a four part block and tackle system with oversized line for handling comfort.

Hull Barrier Coat - 2016- Had the boatyard sandblast the hull, allow to it to dry, filled it with epoxy filller, coat with primer and bottom paint.

Each year the hull is not only blasted to remove slime, it is sanded before being painted as if I were still racing the boat.

Cockpit Cover - 2022- Designed and had fabricated a heavy duty cockpit cover to prevent UV deterioration of the varnish system and other components.

This has been a great addition one not found on any other Vanguards that I have seen.

I wash and coat it with an additional protectorant each season.

Emergency Lifeline System- U-clips at cockpit and bow on starboard and port to provide for attaching a safety line (included) and harnesses (included) for use in attending to tasks on deck while sailing short-handed or alone.

A must for safety for adults or children at sea.

Sales Price Calculation: Basic Vanguard if it were a project boat $10,000 or more You will find these out there in bad shape The following items are those that would expect to be needed for a Vanguard or are improvements beyond the norm.

The prices in no way reflect what it would cost to do these improvements today with new materials.

They are estimates of the value to a buyer over and above a stripped down Vanguard in need of significant repair.

Fill Hull Void $300 (materials only).

Interior Refit and Rewiring $5,000 (materials only).

Monitor Wind Vane $3,000 ($5000 new materials only).

Enclose Companionway Hatch $1,500.

Fabric Cockpit Cover $1,500 (Price in 2022).

Replace Atomic 4 with Yanmar $4,000 (Price in range of $6,000 now).

Repair and Replace Mast Step $500 (materials only).

Replace Portlights $1,000 (materials only).

Ham Radio System $1,200 (materials only).

Repair and New Cockpit Sole $500 (materials only).

Anchor Platform and Windlass $1,500 (materials only).

Refrigeration System $1,500 ($2,400 now not installed).

Dodger and Bimini $2,500 (Price higher now).

Harken Furling System $1,000 ($3,200 or more now).

Custom Mainsail Traveller System $500 ($1,000 or more now).

AM/FM Radio and Speakers $300 (probably similar price).

All sails listed under Other Sails $1,200 (separate photos can be provided).

Spare items listed separately $1,000.

Total $41,000 ($50,000 if bought now).

SALES PRICE $24,500 (Fair Market Value $30,000).

Additions if wanted.

West Marine PRU-3 Dinghy $700 (never used).

Spare Parts and Accessories included with sale.

Yanmar Parts Spare parts, hoses, belts and numerous new parts.

Spreaders Spare Ash spreaders.

Toolbox Toolbox that fits and contains generally all you need.

Fuel Tanks Two 6 gallon diesel fuel tanks.

Flares Various flares and gun (some expired).

Flatware, etc.

Flatware, stainless pans, various utensils.

Spare Alt Original new alternator included as a spare.

Zincs Replacement zincs plus more.

Light bulbs Box of extra light bulbs.

Hardware Box of stainless screws, box of machine screws, nuts.

Misc Hardware Box of pins, shackles, etc.

Head Repair Kit for rebuilding Raritan Head.

Sail repair Sail repair tools, materials.

SailKote Dry lubricant for sail tracks (new).

Strataglass Cleaner and polish for dodger strataglass (new).

Elect Line 30 ft electrical line with 50A and 110V adapters.

Extension Cord 20ft 110V extension cord for projects on board.

Search light Stanley Fatmax search light - rechargeable.

Wind Gauge Kestral WindGage.

Dock Pole West Marine extendable dock pole.

Winch Handle Four to fit winches on boat.

Tiller Extension Forespar tiller extension (fitting on tiller).

Steering Kit Simrad self steering system - fitting in cockpit (with remote).

Line Tensioner Lipton Marine tension meter for adjusting rigging.

Safety Harness Two Wichard safety harnesses - like new (plus a couple others).

Safety line Lines for use from cockpit to bow for safety (2).

Dehumidifiers Like new dehumidifiers for use inside boat when unattended.

Oil Heater New oil heater for legal use on boat.

Extension Light Light to plug in to use in cockpit at night.

Fog Bell Chromed original fog bell and mounting bracket.

Vacuum Scorpion 12 volt vacuum.

Line Splice Kit Fids and instructions for splicing lines.

Overboard Overboard pole and horseshoe buoy, floating line.

Epirb Orion Electronic SOS Beacon Locator Kit (unopened).

Rugs Four interior rugs.

Electrical Meter Functioning AC/DC meter.

Cockpit Six cockpit cushions plus two throwable cushions.

Snubbers Four line snubbers (new).

Fenders Three large with fabric fender covers for two of them.

Boarding Ladder Stainless steel ladder with deck fittings to attach ladder.

Refrigerant 4 cans.