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1:JG[]&:J[!]CJ[) na111cs Pacific Seacraft as 011e of 100 top An1erica11 111adc products. l\'larcl1 1988 II . " '-<&--- s yac---t as extrao11~ . Chris Caswell "Ya ch ting Magazine" ... t is an exceptional occasion when I Yachting Magazine suspends its cus tomary reserve to cheer for a 31 ' bluewa ter cruising boat. But when that boat springs from the same stable that produces the legendary Flicka 20, Dana 24, Orion 27, Crealock 34 and Crealock 37, the enthusiasm is somewhat more understandable; listen to what Yachting has to say: "How can you help but like a boat that is so well conceived?" "Some boats are built to look like cruising boats, while others are built to cruise," writes Yachting's Chris Caswell. "Here's one from the latter category, with the kinds of systems, construction and detailing to prove it. In fact, throughout this 31 -footer it's easy to recognize that she's built for the reality of cruising rather than the illusion. "Too few modem cruising yachts are designed and built by people who actually "Some boats are built to look like cruising boats, while others are built to cruise,: writes Yachting's Chris Caswell. "Here's one from the latter category, with the kinds ol go cruising, but the Pacific Seacraft 31 is a systems, construction and detailing to prove it" delightful exception to the rule, with this background and knowledge showing every you can't see is the amazing openness burly midship cleat) is cast just for the where you look. that designer Joseph Artese (who did the builders at Pacific Seacraft because they interiors on such benchmark yachts as couldn't find what they wanted anywhe1 "Take the anchor gear, for example". Whitefin and Victoria) has created by else. A typical yacht may have a single anchor lowering bulkheads and removing visual "The engine is a 27-hp. three-cylinder roller on the bow-one too few for even blocks. Yanmar diesel and, for once, a builder's local cruising. The 31 has three separate "What impressed me most about the 31 claim of 'complete access' is truthful. anchor systems. The short bow platform is the fact that it has been so thoroughly Other refinements include Morse includes two rugged anchor rollers set far thought out. On most boats, you can see controls, extra-thick lead sound insula- enough away from the hull to keep a where there might be room for another tion and Racor fuel filters. swinging anchor from carving the gel shelf or a dead area that could be made coat. A pair of 12-inch bronze Herreshoff into a locker. On the Pacific Seacraft, it's "Beckon you over the horizon" cleats are big enough to handle any already been done. "Joinerwork is superb throughout, whicl towing or mooring line, and the anchor "Everywhere you look, there are stowage is certainly a result of Pacific Seacraft's locker is divided into two sections so you areas tucked into the nooks and crannies: many long-term employees. A few thing can keep two anchors ready to go at all big drawers in the head and by the will probably be overlooked by many times. Back on the port comer of the forward bunk, deep bins with locking lids buyers, such as the keyed caprail with transom is another husky anchor roller, in the galley-even shelves with remov joints held together by a beautifully another oversized cleat, and an under able fiddles for bulky items. crafted 'key', in the style of old-time deck chain locker for stowing the rode. "With ash ceilings, a teak and holly sole, boat-builders. How can you help but like a boat that is and low bulkheads, the cabin is already "If you've been around boats long enoug] so well conceived? bright and airy, particularly when the 10 to know what 'sweet' means when oversized bronze ports are open. A sturdy applied to a lovely offshore cruising sloo: "Ready for a cruise of any duration" fiberglass sea hood protects the main with a sweeping sheer and lines that The Pacific Seacraft 31 is designed and hatch, and an extra-wide bridgedeck beckon you over the horizon, then you'll built to cross any ocean in comfort and makes it easy to enter the cabin. fall in love with the Pacific Seacraft 31." confidence. The construction details of Isn't it time you felt the assurance of every Pacific Seacraft boat, from the "Mark this yacht as extraordinary" Pacific Seacraft quality? mighty Flicka 20 to the stunning "The galley is delivered with either a Specifications and further facts: LOA Crealock 37 are unsurpassed: 100% hand propane or CNG two-burner stove with 31'10"I· LOD 30'6"·I LWL 24'2"·I Beam laid and squeegeed hulls and decks; oven, but it's easy to overlook the 9'10"I· Draft 4'1 l "I· shoal 4'0"I· Displ double flanged, thru-bolted hull-to-deck cleverly designed deck locker that will 11,000 lbs.; Ballast 4,700 lbs.; Sail Area, joints; solid bronze deck hardware, thru hold two tanks of either propane or CNG. sloop 485 sq. ft., cutter 600 sq. ft.; bolted and backplated; solid bronze You won't see other things on the plans, Designer, W.I.B. Crealock. For a descrip, seacocks and portholes; massive anchor but they mark this yacht as tive brochure of the Pacific Seacraft 31, ing systems; fully protective propeller ap extraordinary. Instead of the usual single Flicka 20, Dana 24, Orioa 27, Crealock ertures; heavy bronze gudgeon supports; water tank, the 31 comes with twin tanks 34 or 37, sead $5 to: solid one-piece lead ballasts; impeccable and a complete manifold system for using joiner work; superb engine access; and, one or the other. The stem pulpit is American production, ensuring immedi divided, so you can moor Med-style and ate service for any reason. go ashore without jumping over the pulpit. "Amazing openness" "I've already mentioned that deck Copyrighted material "The ~l's hlyout," continues Yachting, hardware is the sturdiest I've seen on a 3301 South Susan Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704 .

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