1983 Northwest Sailboat

NorthWest 28 Sailboat and Trailer Will consider trade for MacGregor 26X.
I love the boat but it does not fit into our current life style. I am looking for a trailer able 25' to 27' swing keel sailboat such as MacGregor or Catalina. HULL
Fin Keel 1983 Hand laid Fiberglass double hull with core- Built by Gary Lundy - Northwest Yacht Constructors LLC - Gorst Washington Built This sailboat was built as a hull kit only 5 were built. The original purchaser worked on it for years, got sick and died. I purchased it from an estate auction and spent 2 years finishing it. It was surveyed in Aug. 2009 and the first launch was May 2010. LOA -- 27 feet 75 in
Beam -- 9 feet in
Draft -- 4 feet 10 in
Displacement -- 8000 lbs Ballast -- 3200 lbs.
Skag and Rudder Wheel Helm RIGGING
Masthead Sloop LWL -- 23' - LOA 27' 8
Sail Area 400 sq. ft.
Aluminum mast, Deck-stepped
Main sail CDI FF6 Roller Furler
135 Genoa
All Lines run to cockpit for easy single handed sailing MOTOR
Tohatsu 18 hp
Runs great-- Gas Setup for inboard motor if you desire. Has 1 1/4 in. shaft with drip less seal. The first year I ran a 23HP diesel engine. Wife did not like the hull vibration so I removed the diesel and installed an 18HP Tohatsu electric start with remote controls. Engine raises and lowers on a track. GALLEY / CABIN
Sink with electric pump
2 burner alcohol cook top
12V refrigerator
V- berth
Single berth aft Port
Enclosed head with porta potty GROUND TACKLE
Danforth anchor on double aluminum rollers ELECTRICAL
Autohelm 2000 -- autopilot (wheel steering)
1 starter battery (1 1/2 years old)
1 house battery (1 1/2 years old)
600 foot Depth Sounder
Amplifier that I plug in my I Touch into and outdoor speakers
Wind Speed and Direction tied to Autohelm. 12V Winch mast raising / lowering system with tri-pod gin pole and accessories that allows raising and lowering the mast in as little as 30 minutes. TRAILER
Comes with double axle with mounting for third axle if desired.
It has 9 stands which allow raising and lowering of combinations of stands to allow access to all parts of the hull for painting.
I stored the boat in my driveway in the off seasons allowing me access to my shop while working on the boat. Sails beautifully. Easily single handed. Must be seen and sailed to be appreciated.