For Sale: **SOLD** Skinny Dippin' Is For Sale! (35' Senator Sundeck)

[FONT=&quot]***Skinny Dippin' has SOLD!***

Yachtworld listing: 1986 Senator Futura 35 Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
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Stats[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Price: $78,900[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Make: Senator/J.R. Yachts (importer)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Model: Futura Sundeck[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Length: 35’[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Beam: 12’[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Draft: 4’[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Bridge Clearance: 16.5’[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]No. of Engines: 1 (Perkins 6.354, 135hp) 2500 hrs.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Cruise Speed: 7-8kt [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Fuel: Diesel (1.5-2.0 gph burn rate)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Fuel Capacity: 300 gal.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Water Capacity: 150 gal.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Holding Tank: 30g[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Location: New Bern, North Carolina[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]It is with great excitement that we would like to announce that Skinny Dippin’ is officially on the market!! The first step in buying our second boat is selling the first boat. With that being said, if you, or anyone you know is currently in the market for a well-kept extremely economical Sundeck Trawler w/ Single Diesel Perkins 135hp with stern thruster, let us know. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]This is the perfect size for a cruising couple or a single-handler. With a single stateroom (galley V-berth does convert to sleeper, but is not a private stateroom), single head with large shower, large salon and galley down configuration, she offers a lot of space for a boat her size. In addition, without too many systems to leave you stranded, it makes her also a very good boat for people new to owning a larger-format vessel. With a full keel, the prop is well protected. Perfect for the inland waterways and the shallow areas of the Bahamas. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Skinny Dippin’ has taken us from Manteo NC to Georgetown SC and all ports in between. Coastal cruising or doing The Great Loop, Skinny Dippin’ is ready and willing to go. Our 2009 survey listed her as above average. Since then, we have taken great care keeping her up while adding a lot of useful and needed updates and upgrades.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]We have operator and owner’s manuals for practically every piece of gear onboard. This also includes the engine’s owner’s guide, maintenance manual, and a full parts list. All of this documentation is printed and sorted and organized in binders. We will also include the maintenance log book that records all major (and much of the minor) work done back through the previous owner AND the original blueprints from the Taiwanese boatyard that built her. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]This boat this very well-kept will not last long on the market! We are happy to show you the boat at your convenience during any upcoming weekend. She is conveniently located at the New Bern Grande Marina at the Doubletree Hilton in New Bern, NC.[/FONT]
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Notable upgrades include
A complete upgrade of fuel management system (including a fuel scrubbing circuit).
A complete system rebuild of the DC charging and DC management system (new 50A charger, Duo charger, battery switches, Victron gauge, and new cabling, fusing, and lugs).
Complete refit of raw water straining and pumping for anchor wash-down system and AC cooling circuit.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]New Si-Tex SP-70 auto pilot (2013)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]2000W Inverter[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]New bimini and surround, window canvas and sunshades[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Livingston 10' hard dinghy w/9 hp Nissan outboard[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]New Norcold refrigerator [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]New glass-top stove
Completely new windshield wiper system 2-speed motors w/articulating arms and 22" blades
[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]New 12 inch memory foam mattress [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]New curtains and cushions inside and out[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Regular bottom paint and diver cleaning schedule[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Regular annual maintenance including all engine fluids and filter changes, regular fresh water tank cleanings[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Fuel Tanks hand cleaned in 2012[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Other key Features[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Standard Horizon CP390i 7” chartplotter (2012)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Garmin GPS (x2 upper/lower helm)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Ritchie Compass[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]2xVHF Radios[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]3.5 kw Nextgen generator[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Lewmar windless (rebuilt 2012)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Anchor washdown[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]3xAnchors (CQR, w/180’ Chain + 100’ rode, Danforth w/100’ rode, Kedge (storm) w/100’ Chain)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Reverse cycle HVAC (recently serviced)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]4x6v deep cycle golf cart batteries (2012)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Group 31 starter battery (2012)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]5 Gallon hot water heater[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]2 stage fresh water filtration[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The previous owner has re-cores all the forward and side decks with dense foam. It replaced the little 3x3 plywood squares. [/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]

For all full-size pictures, go to:
Skinny Dippin' For Sale - a set on Flickr

Please feel free to contact us with any questions!! Showings by appointment only.

Please contact us:
Tom and Bess Beaty
skinnydippincary@aol.com
(or PM Bess or myself for more contact info)















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Greetings,
Whaaa??????? You're selling? Sort of begs the question. What are you looking for next? The game is afoot....
Folks, I've seen and been on board Skinny Dippin'. She's most very definitely worth a look.

So then, you took the plunge. My fingers are crossed that you get a quick sale for the price you want to someone who will appreciate her the way that you and Bess have.

RT Firefly said:

Greetings,
Whaaa??????? You're selling? Sort of begs the question. What are you looking for next? The game is afoot....
Folks, I've seen and been on board Skinny Dippin'. She's most very definitely worth a look.

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Thanks for the props. We will probably be back in the market eventually, but right now, we have to work on the sale. Future plans aren't set yet. We just know that before even considering a larger, faster boat, Skinny Dippin' needs selling.

I can also vouch for Skinny Dippin'. Having been aboard and seeing Tom and Bess work on it over 3 years.

Tom and Bess are both expert and deeply enthusiastic about knowing their boat, and adding skills. Also, and perhaps more importantly, they know when to halt and call in the professionals. Skinny Dippin' is without a doubt, a turn-key boat. Go look at sparkling bilges in Trawlerfest, then look at the same in Skinny Dippin' and there's not much difference. They have been absolutely meticulous and diligent in working on their boat over the years.

I am only sad that once they sell her, I won't be able to pick up free maintenance tips as easily or frequently.

Tom.B said:

Thanks for the props. We will probably be back in the market eventually, but right now, we have to work on the sale. Future plans aren't set yet. We just know that before even considering a larger, faster boat, Skinny Dippin' needs selling.

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Surely, she would be easy to trade in against your next boat. All brokers I know can afford to make the deal work out of their own pocket, especially at this price point. You also would benefit by only being liable for the tax difference between your boats value and the next boat. Then there's the time factor of immediately.

Ben said:

I am only sad that once they sell her, I won't be able to pick up free maintenance tips as easily or frequently.

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Not true at all. We're going to need something to tinker with while we shop....might as well be Sand Castle.

Besslb said:

Not true at all. We're going to need something to tinker with while we shop....might as well be Sand Castle.

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Bring it, Bess! I still need the coaching! I can show you the ways of the Lehman! Plus, we can take y'all shopping by water...

Great shape, all the best with the sale.

Made a format change to the listing just to highlight the stats a little more. Added a few new things too.

Tom.B said:

Made a format change to the listing just to highlight the stats a little more. Added a few new things too.

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Great looking boat. and it sure seems well maintained. Are the tanks original?

I like it but the single cabin kills it for me since we seem to think we are going to take the entire neighborhood cruising with us. But seriously, we have two boys and they need to sleep somewhere....

Good luck on the sale !

cardude01 said:

Great looking boat. and it sure seems well maintained. Are the tanks original?

I like it but the single cabin kills it for me since we seem to think we are going to take the entire neighborhood cruising with us. But seriously, we have two boys and they need to sleep somewhere....

Good luck on the sale !

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Sure... You're not exactly the target buyer. This boat is perfect for a couple with maybe one child (or grand kid). There IS a full v-berth, but no head up there or you could also add a sleeper-sofa in the salon. It would be fine as a weekend boat for you if you did that.

Skinny Dippin has what I consider a huge aft cabin and head for a boat the same size as mine. Engine spaces are comparatively larger than my Marine Trader. Cable runs are easily accessed.

Tom is WAY more the maintenance master and junkie than I am. I think I am average, but Tom is obsessive about it. We both cruised out of the same marinas, but while I was keeping my spouse and kids occupied with cruising, Tom and Bess were rebuilding fresh water systems, polishing the hull, installing new canvas, purging fuel systems, rebuilding throttle controls, installing autopilot, and so on. I'd come to Tom with questions because he is always working on the next thing and learning.

I swear, I am not getting a kickback except for maintenance tips and booze I can bum, but Tom and Bess are passionate about the working and maintenance end of cruising. Skinny Dippin has been well-loved. When they sell her, I am offering my boat to him to satisfy Toms addiction to intense maintenance.

Apologies for the gushing.

cardude01 said:

Great looking boat. and it sure seems well maintained. Are the tanks original?

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Yes. Both the fuel tanks and water tanks are original, have access ports and have been hand cleaned. The water tanks were cleaned once a year. The holding tank was replaced by PO in the 2005-2008 time frame.

We did forget to add a MAJOR feature to this:

The previous owner has re-cores all the forward and side decks with dense foam. It replaced the little 3x3 plywood squares.

Tom Bess - I've enjoyed your posts! Absolute Best Luck!! - Art

Tom.B said:

?....considering a larger, faster boat.......

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We have lost another one!!!!....

Baker said:

We have lost another one!!!!....

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To what? Can't trawlers be bigger than 35' and faster than 6 knots?

Tom.B said:

To what? Can't trawlers be bigger than 35' and faster than 6 knots?

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No

yep...probably can TRAWL faster than 6 knots...

Tom, why are you advertising as a single s/r? Doesn't the V-berth count?

ARoss said:

Tom, why are you advertising as a single s/r? Doesn't the V-berth count?

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Hi Al!! That is a very good point, the v-berth does indeed convert to a berth for kids or small adults. But since it's not truly a private stateroom we have a hard time calling it such. We didn't use the triangle table but it will be conveyed to the new owners along with the triangle cushions.

Blue Heron said:

No

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That mean our Tolly and we should leave TF??

Please - Don't answer that question!

Art said:

That mean our Tolly and we should leave TF??

Please - Don't answer that question!

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Dude! If we bought a 44' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge we would stay on this forum! (don't read too much into that)

Tom.B said:

Dude! If we bought a 44' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge we would stay on this forum! (don't read too much into that)

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What's going to happen is this:

1. You sell SD
2. You will whine about missing cruising so much.
3. You will go to every boat show and Trawlerfest there is and,
4. You'll be back in a Europa style within 9 months, having realized fast boats are THIRSTY!

Ben said:

What's going to happen is this:

1. You sell SD
2. You will whine about missing cruising so much.
3. You will go to every boat show and Trawlerfest there is and,
4. You'll be back in a Europa style within 9 months, having realized fast boats are THIRSTY!

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Perhaps, but we'll have all our work done on the homestead, we'll have some of our old friends back, and we'll be able to buy a newer/bigger/faster (whatever... even a slow boat) with cash and have a much better idea what to look for and what we want moving forward.

Tom.B said:

To what? Can't trawlers be bigger than 35' and faster than 6 knots?

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Whatever gets you "out there"!!!!

Hi All!! Wanted to remind everyone that Skinny Dippin' is available for purchase. We are about to list with a broker so the opportunity to buy direct is getting smaller! We also just brought home a new boat dog! The time to buy without the bonus doghair is now!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!! We have loved this boat for 5 years and it shows!

Greetings,
Any pictures of the dog?

Dog on hold until boat sells. :-(

Engine hours added to listing. 2460 w/oil and coolant change anually.