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Martin 243 Sailboat - $14,995 (alameda)
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This is that boat.
Most people sell their boat when the sails and equipment are worn out. This is NOT the case with this boat. She is very fresh and improved.
It planes easily, and this is the boat you tell stories to your friends about “the time we went out and…”
The Martin was “designed like an Aussie 18” the sales brochure said. It is very comfortable, and capable of big speeds (potential). It is fun and easy to sail under 12 knots TRUE. Everyone is a rock star. Above 15 knots TRUE, it requires skill. We have recorded over 23 knots on the speedo (not GPS). It puts a smile on us. Sailed by 2 in light air, 4 in big San Francisco summer air. It has been called a “mono-maran” by some crew members.
The Martin 243 is a 24.0ft fractional sloop designed by Don Martin and built in fiberglass by Martin Yachts Ltd. (CAN).
14 units have been built.
The Martin 243 is an ultralight sailboat which is a Very high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
It won’t sink, it will swamp.
This is my second Martin 243. My first Martin 243 was the prototype (#1). This boat (#9 out of 14 made) is a fast and evolved racer. This boat is MUCH better than new.
Possible delivery.
It is fully ready to sail:
Multiple sails:
A2 A/P kite,
Runner – modified white and blue,
Great square top Main, Another lightly used light air kevlar pin tail.
One mylar jib in terrific condition. All with hanks.
Multiple excellent backup practice sails.
Updated running rigging,
New standing rigging, technical running rigging,
Faired keel and rudder. Bottom just completing full bottom and rudder fairing. Has not been waxed yet.
Stored dry, on the hard,
Full full boat cover: bow to stern, topsides/over boom to below the keel (see picture). Cost over $5K.
1 aluminum low road trailer, spare tire, new bearings (See picture).
Outboard: 4 HP, 2 stroke.
Gin pole, hull lifting straps, and keel lift with winch.
Fully race worthy and a consistent podium finisher.
Unbelievable boat on a lake: best capability is over 3 knots to under 18. Comfortable and DRY (you feet/socks will get wet). Feels a lot like a catamaran sitting out on the racks.
Contact me if this intrigues you? It is not for every person. Adrenaline junkies love this boat. Not your grandfather’s Oldsmobile.
Contact me if this intrigues you? It is not for every person; not a beginners boat over 18 knots true (SF Bay summer winds). Did I mention the boat has been over 23 knots downwind (boat speed, not GPS)???
Adrenaline junkies love this boat. If you really (say) you like speed, this is an easy entry.