"Siboney" (pronounced Sea-Bo-Nay) In Tampa, Florida the building housing the "Colombia" Restaurant in Ybor City, has the figurehead of the Siboney Indians. They were in Cuba a peaceful tribe, and learn how to use the tobacco plant. A popular Spanish song was written in the 20's.
© After many years of working on this dream and spending a great deal of time and money in making sure this yacht was well designed and built, with features not found on other yachts. Designed for great comfort,ease of Handling and above all safety. Having survived cancer twice and the fact I am much older, I am forced to sell as quickly as possible. Finish my dream, If you have boat knowledge and the funds to complete "Siboney" you will be abe to triple your investment. This yacht has the ability to go anywhere, the Islands, the Great Lakes and even to Europe, as the Euro makes it possible to purchase a yacht of this caliber at a great savings, a wonderful live aboard. It contains many compartments and lockers for storage, check the fuel and water capacity! It was just surveyed by a Certified Marine Surveyor and was hauled out for inspection. It is currently blocked on land ready to be sold to the right individual or individuals, I would consider trading for real estate, etc. Be sure and check the slide show. Interested parties can receive a complete photo and data CD. (several hundred Photos of the actual restoration.
This Yacht was recently restored and surveyed. Designed and built in upstate New York as a Shoal Draft motor sailer, Great Aft Cabin, Center cockpit with light aluminum frame and canvas covering cockpit area. Partial deck house with adjustable windows enclosing forward cockpit area. Designed for two couples or a family to cruise anywhere. Two staterooms, fore and aft,full size head aft, smaller head in forward V. Both Heads are large Groco (Model K-H) manual. Main saloon with Large U-shaped dining, area can convert for added berth. Full size Galley area, all cabins have crown molding, Tile covered counter top, built-in large well insulated ice chest. new 3.5 cu ft refrigerator under counter, Large Nav/Desk area, large Engine room with a Perkins 6-354 Diesel rated at 120 HP, Engine enclosed in sound insulated box, with easy access on all sides. Engine Room includes workshop, washer and dryer, pressure water pump, additional machinery, Spare Parts,manuals etc. Hy-Nautic Hydraulic Steering. The list of equipment etc., is too much to include in this statement.
Mast and rigging are at home location, All are in new condition. A "Cutter" rig is the present arrangement, but can be modified to "Ketch" as there are provisions to do so. New photo's of Mast and rigging will be added shortly as weather permits.
Hull construction: One of the strongest Yachts ever built, Products of Fer-A-Lite™ , WirePlank™ were used in building this yacht. Hull, Deck, Bulkheads and supporting frames are one integral unit. Oak beams support flooring, interior of hull sealed in epoxy white, exterior of Hull and deck sealed in epoxy barrier coat. Fuel (400gal) in two tanks integral to hull Special resins used inside tanks. Fresh water tanks (3@ 700gal total) are also integral to hull under main saloon deck.
Large fore deck with 12" Bulwark forward, covered with Tread Master™ non skid pattern, raised aft deck with similar pattern in deck epoxy coating. Teak hand rail w/ heavy duty stanchions. secures entire deck area. Skylight dog house over main saloon. Two water tight deck Hatches w/ skylight. Simpson-Lawrence Anchor Windlass, Plenty of anchor line, several large anchor including large Sea anchor. Mast steps to keel(not installed). Many fittings and hardware for rigging, color coded halyards, two speed Lewmar winches,plus much more.......Go ahead make an offer, I will consider any offer.
