For Sale: Ta Chaio CT 43 Garden Ketch

[BSV2]

I bought it with all the hopes in the world that I would sail her out of Lake Michigan someday and wouldn't you know it...It is too much for me.

Located in Northern Indiana, Low Boy trailer comes with sale ($10,00 value). Boat has all of its teak interior and teak deck. Diesel engine, Cypress masts, rigging, Mainsail, jib, storm jib, gimbaled stove/oven etc.

I paid $40,000 but will take $25,000. If you live within three hours of me, the shipping is free. I sold a semi truck to a friend who owes me a favor.

Contact me at LLabworks@aol.com

[BSV2]

Oops...sorry folks...the trailer is a $10,000.00 value...

[sailing_jack]

If I hadn't started on my CT 35 I would be interested.
I will see if a sailing friend is interested.

But, wouldn't that be a great boat to cruise the North Channel of Georgian Bay. Do you really have to give up on the dream?

[BSV2]

My only other option is to sell some of the parts...sails, etc. in order to be able to afford my home and boat. I would prefer to sell it to someone who can complete the process and I will start again when the time is right. Divorce has a way of making you choose which is really important. Lou

[sailing_jack]

Are you sure about the model of that boat? is it not a CT 41?
CT 43's that I can find anything about are sloops and more modern. Not Bill Garden designs.

This looks like a CT 41 which is the big brother to my CT 35. both Garden designs.

[BSV2]

Yes...I am sorry. It is a 41. I always mix it up because with the sprit, it is closer to 43. I have tons of pictures too.

[sailing_jack]

Could you send pictures to stevensa.as@gmail.com
I will be having a beer with my buddy after work today. We can look them over.
What is the HIN for this TAC LL NNN YYMM should be the format. (PS. look under the stern rail)

[sailing_jack]

You have the bowsprit? it is not on the pictures

[BSV2]

It also is also shrink wrapped to protect the deck from the elements.

Lou

[BSV2]

I do have the bowsprit, as well as the traveler, rigging, new commode, holding tanks, spreaders, booms, a few bronze portals, cushions (need recovered), benches and radar.

[sailing_jack]

What other details. Engine etc

[BSV2]

Oh... also, mainsail and jib.

[BSV2]

diesel engine, I am not sure what kind.

[BSV2]

Upon completion of sale, I will also throw in a $900 survey I had done about a year ago.

[captainstubbie]

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