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A few Pics of SV Lysistrata - Sorry for the delay.

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redviking
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Initially Posted - 06/13/2008 : 13:03:28

OK, a few have asked to see what SV Lysistrata looks like and with all that has and is going on, I have been very remiss in my photoshop resizing/ftp stuff.... Hey, clients have to come first!

So without further adieu...

Note the massive Barient 32 electric winch on her starboard side, the wind vane, wind gen, SSB, et al.... Yes, we are truly happy with her and she is "home."

Now that you all know what she looks like - perhaps we can avoid meeting by "accident."

Sten

DPO C25 #3220 "Zephyr", SR, FK
SV Lysistrata - C&C 39 - Newport RI

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 06/13/2008 : 15:35:11

What a terrific boat!

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 06/13/2008 : 15:45:54

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Now that you all know what she looks like <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
We'll know what to aim for.

Beautiful. You can tell by looking at it, that it's a real boat, skippered by a real skipper.
When did MacGregor start building 34' boats?

sorry couldn't resist.

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SteveRoberts
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Response Posted - 06/13/2008 : 17:27:47

Very nice, Sten. As said above, very shipshape.

So you have both solar and wind charging (I *think* I see a solar panel above your bimini)...does that keep you topped off?

Also, I noticed you don't have a windlass...no problems hauling anchor so far?

Where do you keep your dink when underway (and what kind is it)? Do you use an outboard?

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/13/2008 : 17:42:00

>"Now that you all know what she looks like - perhaps we can avoid meeting by "accident."

1)Scuff that nice paint job up.
2)Add huge vinyl name stickers on the side like 'Blow Me', 'Wet Dream', 'Sea Fart' (etc).
3)Fly a large pirate flag or alternatively a 'beer flag'.
4)Hang some old tires over the side for fenders.

You'll never be hit by another boat again.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/13/2008 : 19:17:09

Looks fabulous!

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redviking
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Response Posted - 06/13/2008 : 20:07:21

Thanks for the comments - we do love her. When we first considered buying her I was simply bowled over by Bob Perry's review http://www.sailingmagazine.net/perry_cc39.html then I read this review "According to my friend Capt. Bob Pierce, who says: "When you row out to your mooring you must be convinced that you have the most beautiful boat in the harbor." http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/reviews/review39.htm

Quote: So you have both solar and wind charging (I *think* I see a solar panel above your bimini)...does that keep you topped off?
Also, I noticed you don't have a windlass...no problems hauling anchor so far? Where do you keep your dink when underway (and what kind is it)? Do you use an outboard?"

We have a Nilson windlass, you are not gonna pull 250' of heavy 10 mm chain by hand... Ain't gonna happen. The dink rides over the forepeak - see photo below. We have a 3.5 and a 6 horse... We use the electric winch to raise and lower the dink and the 6 horse. The forepeak is not a V-berth - it is a garage. The huge hatch allows us to drop the motor right onto its mount.

The solar panels, wind gen and twin 110 alternators keep us very happy without running the generator...

When did MacGregor start building 34' boats? Funny, the first time I saw one of those was a couple of years ago in Newport for the 4th. This $%$#@&*^ came in and anchored near us and some very large boats. He had a small hook and was not holding. The boat he was heading for was trying to figure out what to do when I hopped into the dink and raced at full throttle to help fend off. Imagine the wide eyes when I rammed the Macgregor at full speed and pushed it away from my brethren.

2)Add huge vinyl name stickers on the side like 'Blow Me', 'Wet Dream', 'Sea Fart' (etc). 

I run the wind generator when they get close now - another C470 anchored very close the other day and moved probably 'cuz of the noise. I also just ran the "thong" I found up the flag halyard - the Admiral is in Kansas - hope she isn't checking in on me

- that should keep everyone at bay. Pun intended...

sten

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ddlyle
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Response Posted - 06/13/2008 : 21:50:45

Sten
I'm green with envy. congrats!!

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 06/13/2008 : 22:39:09

nice yacht

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Justin
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 07:59:38

Beautiful, love the color!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 10:06:14

The transom looks like it resists pooping well, how does the cockpit drain what water does get in?

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andy
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 10:46:52

Not only is she beautiful... she carries a Portsmouth rating of 71.3 (D-PN). Hooowha!!!

I want one real bad... see ya'... I gotta go buy a powerball ticket.

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redviking
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 15:50:16

Quote: "The transom looks like it resists pooping well, how does the cockpit drain what water does get in?"

She is probably the driest ride I have ever been on. She has been pooped a couple of times with her previous owner in some real nasty stuff, but the massive drains - 4 of them - put Neptune back where he belonged very quickly.

Quote: "Not only is she beautiful... she carries a Portsmouth rating of 71.3 (D-PN). Hooowha!!!"

I always thought I would want a heavy old school ketch for cruising, but the prospect of going fast - read 150 to 200 mile days really sold me. Imagine being on a broad reach in 7-8 knots of wind and going 6.1 with just a 140 up!

There are several that are still actively raced and a couple for sale FYI. They only made 50, and they will kick a Cal 40's ass all day long, which at the time was the fastest thing going. For the price of a C34, you could probably get one. Granted Lysistrata is well equipped with 70 gallons of fuel, a diesel instead of gas, and all kinds of liveaboard goodies that will slow her down a bit. http://www.yachtbroker.com/sailboats/1972/39'-ft/c--c/aft-cockpit-sloop/cruiser-(sail)-sloop/-/00000/1325338.htm

good luck with the lottery!

sten

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JohnP
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Response Posted - 06/17/2008 : 11:20:44

Beautiful!!! ...and fast! What a joy! Thank you for the photos.

Looks just about perfect for two cruisers. Is there space for guests to join you two occasionally for a few days? Other chubbier boats have extra cabin space, but none of the style.

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redviking
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Response Posted - 06/17/2008 : 19:16:34

Quote: "Looks just about perfect for two cruisers. Is there space for guests to join you two occasionally for a few days? Other chubbier boats have extra cabin space, but none of the style."

Yes, we have had guests. There is a larger double berth on the port side that folds out and has a privacy curtain that can be deployed, but all I can say is that the guests should expect to be oogled daily as they rise.

Funny you would bring up "chubbier" boats. I was just thinking about Franks question about being pooped and realized that "chubbier" boats with huge cockpits are really asking for trouble in huge following seas. I suppose that is why so many of them have huge open transoms that allow both you and Neptune to flow out the back door so easily.

sten

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