1979 Tayana 42 "Destiny", hull # TVA4E006879, USCG documented vessel #620257.

Mike traded in NOLHI for DESTINY to fulfill his blue water sailing dream. NOLHI was the 27 footer sold in spring 2006. Mike purchased DESTINY, a 42 footer, in March 2007, and is continuing repairs as he sails this beauty around the North American continent.

Here is the initial review of the boat:

It was good to speak with you on the phone this morning. I look forward to working with you.

I will arrive in FL late Sunday, February 18, and staying with friends about two hours away. I will view the boat for the first time on February 19. At that time I will decide whether to proceed with the survey. I'll advise you by phone (what is your cell number) as soon as possible. I will contact the broker and confirm the time of day that the boat will be available and unlocked on Tuesday, February 20, for your survey to commence. I'll try to setup a launching of approximately 11:00 AM for the sea-trial that day as well. I have reservations to fly back to Seattle on Thursday (22) morning.

Aside from what is on the Yachtworld web site, what follows is what I have learned about the boat from the St Augustine Yacht Sales broker (Doug Crane-904-0669-3068 cell, 904-829-1589 office), surveyor John Marples (904-347-1407 cell) whom I hired in September to do a one hour's viewing to determine if the boat was worth an offer, and the St. Augustine Marine boatyard (Shawn 904-824-4394). I provide this information to give you a leg-up on the survey but would expect you to use your own observations to confirm or recant as appropriate.

As I said, due to all the costs involved in trucking the boat to Puget Sound I am seriously considering ferrying it back conservatively (St Augustine-Key West-Panama-Hawaii-Seattle). My initial planning finds this option (voyage) in the recommended seasonal timeframe. Please keep this forefront in your mind during the survey as far as necessary "seaworthy, non-aesthetic" items are concerned. In any case, boat is being purchased for deep Pacific cruising and possible circumnavigation. Your best-guess estimates for these items would be greatly appreciated. I will make my decision to purchase and either truck or sail after the completion of your survey/sea-trial and a summary discussion of your recommendations.

Boat has been on the hard since 8/11/04 (Shawn) after the new engine was installed, launched to check for leaks, and then hauled back onto the hard. Boatyard has maintenance history going back to 2000. There has also been some rewiring; bilge was specifically mentioned.

Broker says:
Macauley has been owner since late 80s. Boat needs TLC. Boat was flooded to the sole with FRESH water during a tank filling, specifics of the incident unclear, but there is no damage to the sole; new engine was installed sometime after that incident. Broker says Volvo (Jacksonville) will still warrantee (2 year) the engine as it is still within the three year period since installation...they won't after that date. Deck is fiberglass and FACTORY original. Some electronics and others are also new (see ad). All tanks have good service ports.

John Marples viewed the boat on 9/08/06 for one hour and verbally reported the following:
-hull # and USCG documented #
-painted hull
-bottom barrier coat
-hull looks good
-rudder: small bumps/dings on trailing edge
-crack on leading edge of skeg at the hull (incomplete repair), some flex
-overall, nothing big
-owner walked away
-boat has a lot of miles
-lot of retrofit (very mature)
-solar panels on deck boxes
-boat was open (broker opened earlier) and smelled musty
-no termites, cockroaches, but wasps are present
-teak inside with old varnish
-mushroom thru hulls, two corroded and may need replacing
-exterior window frames need finishing (broker says these are aesthetic add-ons by owner)
-some crazing on starboard aft window
-rig looks good (mast), some corrosion on the step
-starboard upper shroud has kink
-two different types of terminals, some staylock, some wire corrosion
-wire size either 5/16 or 3/8 but not sure
-internal halyards
-main and jib booms need paint
-deck and cabin entry needs paint (crazed)
-new nonskid
-deck looks factory installed
-dinghy (8-9') Boston Whaler (unsinkable), leaks
-documented vessel, 620257
-inside reasonable condition
-CHAIN PLATES condition unknown
-nicely finished
-running rigging needs replacing
-Taiwan windlass
-Barlow winches, some ST
-all winches need servicing
-S.S. water tank amidships
-fiberglass holding tank forward
-fiberglass fuel saddle tanks
-tanks will need cleaning