- Features
- Cabin Lighting, Cabinets, Dinette, Freezer, Ice Box, Port Holes, Porta-Potty, Pressurized Water System, Shower, Sink - Galley, Stateroom - Forward, Stove, Stove / Oven, Window Treatments, Bottom Paint Antifouling, Anchor, Anchor Locker, Anchor Rode, Bench Seat, Beverage Holders, Bimini, Bow Pulpit, Bow Rail, City Water Hookup, Cleats - Fixed, Cockpit Seating, Rub Rails, Sea Cocks, Windlass, Windlass Locker, 110v Ac Outlets, Ac Electric Panel, Battery Switch, Battery Tender, Circuit Breaker Panel, Docking Lights, Fuel Gauge, Fuse Panel, Hour Meter, Inverter, Shore Power Cord, Tachometer, Water Heater, Water Temp Gauge, Oil Pressure Gauge, Holding Tanks, Macerator, Rudder, Water Tanks, Bilge Pump, Throttle/Shift, Mech, Autopilot, Compass, GPS / Plotter, Vhf, Vhf Antenna, Vhf Speaker, Backstay, Boom Vang, Chain Plates, Winches - Manual, Boom, Lifelines, Mast, Running Rigging, Emergency Tiller, Engine Kill Switch, Owner's Manual, Genoa, Main Sail, Reefing Mainsail, Staysail
Additional Comments
Stock #245704 - Beautiful Sailing Vessel In Very Good Condition, Very Loved And Well Maintained!This 1977 Rafiki 37 designed by Stan Huntingford is a solidly built bluewater boat that is currently in inside storage in Bay City Michigan.The sellers have owned the boat since 1999 and have used it only on the great lakes since then. The boat has been on the hard for 5 years and if the seller was not 75 years old, he says they'd be launching the boat this spring and going sailing!!... (read more) There are a few condition issues, but the sellers have had only a couple minor nuisance leaks. The starboard engine support is moist, though no issues were ever observed when operating the engine.The teak deck on the bow has been rebunged (275 screws), the starboard side deck has been done and the port side needs to be done. The sellers have never felt any sponginess or flexing over their 24 years of ownership.Engine was last run in 2020, the fuel in the tank should be replaced (45gallons). Aside from the items above the sellers have made some terrific upgrades in the last 8 years.A New Harken roller furler was installed in ~2017, with a new headstay and genoa. The main is in good shape. A new dodger and bimini were installed in 2018. The headstay was replaced with the new furler was installed, All other standing rigging is original. . Running rigging is in good shape.The seller will consider all reasonable offers, so don't be shy!Please submit any and ALL offers - your offer may be accepted! Submit your offer today!Reason for selling is sellers are too old to maintain and operate the boat..At Pop Yachts, we will always provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to schedule a survey for an independent analysis. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory survey results.You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this boat.Selling your boat has never been easier. At Pop Yachts, we literally sell thousands of units every year all over the country. Call (855) 218-2805 and we'll get started selling your boat today.Take a look at ALL ***100 PICTURES*** of this vessel, AND A VIDEO, on our main website at POPSELLS DOT COM. We appreciate that you took your time to look at our advertisement and we look forward to speaking with you! According to the seller, aside from the issues previously described, this unit is in good condition with everything working as it should.
We encourage all inquiries and questions relating to its present condition, the accuracy of details including but not limited to its location, engine hours, service history, listing status and features. Ask for Bill Poleatewich.
The key...great customer service. We love the marine industry and one of our core missions is to help raise the customer service bar in this industry.
At POP Yachts, we have become very good at building solid relationships with our customers, even without the upfront face to face interaction. We spend a full 2 months training our new sales associates on various techniques to help them excel at this "new" way of selling.... (read more) The game is changing. Without our relentless focus on instant communication, understanding these new sales techniques, and without our amazing proprietary software, this company wouldn't be anywhere near what it is today.