Aft and to port is storage room with open bench seat above to cockpit; fully lined with shelving; 3500 watt heat inverter howater tank -- 110 ac and engine and heat exchanger; starter batter located in battery box; emgergency tiller, manual bilge pump, lighting, engine room access via 2 larger doors on inner wall. Electronics
Depth/speed log Sites Radar 2 compasses GPS antenna Wind speed and direction Electrical
AC/DC breakers DE volt maker amp meter 3 stage smart regulator 110v outlets throughout 4 6v deep cycle batteries 1 high crank 12v start battery 1 windlass battery Heart 3500 amp inverter/charger 30 amp shore power cord and plug ins Hull and Deck
White fiberglass hull with planks look green boot stripe and highlighted waterlines Higher than original starter stanchions with 2 lines and gates port and starboard teak boarding ladder with hang points port and starboard Teak decks recaulked in '97 Teak walking strips on cabin top Full Enclosure with zippered panels, screened and windowed Superior quality boatswain's chair Heavy weather straps port and starboard in cockpit Coast Guard safety equipment 4 bows supporting canvas cockpit has constand level helm seat, large leather bound teak and stainless wheel all teak bright work has 7 coats of Cetol high gloss 2 life rings- horseshoe and ring Throwing rope Outboard hoist and outboard rail mount 3 anchors- CQR, Danforth and collapsible BBQ custom propane storage chest Long wire antenna Radar arch man overboard pole and retrieval system Mechanical
85hp Perkins diesel Power Benie diesel powered 150 amp alternator DC lighting in engine room Access both sides Racon primary filter on power genie Spin-on fuel filter on Perkins Wheel driven auto pilot with remote handheld control and rail mount wind vain control Hand mountable 4 knot water pump retro fit Fireboy halon system Fresh water pressure pump and fuel system filter Bilge pump Countrol for emergency engine bilge pump operation 2 auto/manual bilge pumps Dripless packing and new stainless shaft '03 4 bladed feathering variprop Sails and Rigging


This is a superbly maintained vessel that has spent more than half of its service life in fresh water but has also completed long ocean passages. Bright work shows care given throughout. The bottom was soda blasted 3 years ago and 2nd coat of West Epoxy applied (no evidence of blistering when old bottom paint removed). Rigging is oversized for heavy weather, and sail inventory includes a new Yankee. Stay sail, main set of downward twin sails, 2 spinnakers, (but still serviceable) set of storm sails showing little use. mast is African mahogany with aluminum self-storing steps to masthead. Sail covers for all mounted sails. Features and Benefits
AVALON IV was purchased as a retirement vessel and home in 1996. Her size and weight yet ease of handling by two persons made her an ideal candidate for the cruising life we planned.

A voyage from central Canadaa to Newfoundland in 1997 confirmed her sea kindly nature and ease of handling, as well as the roominess that made live aboard a viable option.

Post retirement, a planned voyage to the Caribbean and beyond was started and we came to appreciate the stability and roominess even more. The cosmetic work done since purchase, including the green canvas full enclosure, green boot stripe and waterline, and the varnish bright work never failed to turn heads and attract positive comments.

The addition of the propane Force 10 stove made life grand at the galley, and the addition of the 100 amp engine driven alternator, and the diesel powered 150 amp power genie all powering batteries through a three stage regulator, made life at anchor a breeze.

We would be aboard her still and enjoying the cruising life but for the intervention of health concerns for us both, which has cut short the dream of blue water cruising. Our medical uncertainty has become a real plus for the purchaser of our vessel since she is truly ready to continue our planned cruise.

Her teak decks give a feeling of sure footedness under way, the addition of the four bladed VARIPROP has increased cruise speed under power by at least a knot, and under sail by a half knot or more.

Her spacious interior has permitted us to enjoy the company of friends and family on extended cruises, while never compromising our feeling of all the space and privacy needed or wanted.

But for the medical concerns and our age, we would not for a moment consider selling our nautical pride and joy. We only hope that a new owner will be found to appreciate her virtues as we have.