For Sale: Thurston the famous Sea Pearl -$7000

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21-foot Sea Pearl sailboat Thurston, with 2HP Honda outboard motor. It can be sailed as an open day-sailor or, by adding a sealed cabin (as in photo), as a capsize-proof cruiser with camping accommodations for one or two. It is a ketch with free-standing masts and easily-reefed sails. Built of foam-core fiberglass in 1985 by Marine Concepts in Florida, this model is popular in shallow waters because it only draws nine inches with leeboards and rudder drawn up. She features a sliding-seat rowing station, solar panel, and awning to escape from sun or rain. In good condition. In Virgin Islands but can be delivered to Florida or other U.S. locations for a fee. $7000 US.

From 2009 to 2014 Steve Ladd and wife Ginny (in photo) sailed Thurston from Florida to Argentina via coastlines and rivers. Their travels are documented in the magazine Small Craft Advisor. They had a son in Brazil so Steve is sailing her back to the U.S. by himself. He would like to sell the boat to be reunited with his family.

For the full story of Thurston see our blog at ginnyandsteve.blogspot.com. Contact Ginny, marshappynation@yahoo.com.