Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Tartan Up and Running!

I bought the T37 in October of '11, but haven't tried to start it yet.  I wasn't ready with other things, so it wasn't a priority.  Today my friend Oscar and I worked on her and with little effort she started right up!  Sounds good, everything works.  Now to change hoses, clean her up and get her humming.   Awesome.   If all goes well Pilgrim should be splashed about the time the Cal is.  If 3 or more people sign on at $3000 a season I'll keep her in the fleet.  A Tartan 37 for $187/day.  Price that.  Docking costs at least $2400 a season for a 37' boat.  If you own alone you have that cost plus maintenance.  Here for $3000 you board a docked and ready vessel which you own 1/7th of.  And a Tartan 37 is an elegant boat.  Sparkman & Stevens design.  4'2" draft with a centerboard that drops to 7'11".  Almost the perfect boat.  Very roomy and elegant interior with exquisite joinery work.  3 burner force 10 stove with oven.   Great reefer (frig).  Vacation in style!  Come see Pilgrim, join us, and get on the Bay!