My new sailboat and further plans ????? (It's a Mikkel 30??)
Say hello to my friend Mikkelangelo! The boat: Mikkel 30 built in 1980, Norway. Designed by Freddy Mikkelsen 30 ft. Waterline length: 7.1 m Maximum beam: 3.05 m Draft: 1.6m Bulbed iron keel 1300 kg Weight: Either 3200 or 3700 Kg Full skeg hung rudder Masthead Sail area: 44.5 square meter Engine: Sole Mini 17. Based on a Mitsubishi engine block. I bought her a month ago for around 10.000 USD....unseen. At the time it came to market, i couldn't buy it as Fishcake wasn't sold yet. But guess what! Fishcake got sold while i was away at work (far away) and i just had to get this boat. We agreed on a price after i asked a ton of questions and i went for it. For me, this boat is perfect and i'm just in love! Some reasons for choosing this boat; --Beautiful lines -Small enough to handle solo while also being not too small to handle the seas -Fairly easy to maneuver in harbors -Well built -Newer engine -Masthead - Skeg hung rudder -Fantastic interior -No major issues Things that needs to be done; -Complete overhaul of the electrics (perfect winter project whooo!) -General maintenance of the engine -Add solars and newer batteries -New sprayhood -Mainsail: In acceptable condition but would like a new one for serious adventures
