"Darshan"* is a "Bayfield 25" cruising sloop.

We have really enjoyed exploring Southeast Alaska during the past four years. Now we are ready for a bigger boat and so we were happy to find someone who will enjoy "Darshan" as much as we have.

• Key Features of the Bayfield 25:
  • shallow draft - means you can get into sheltered anchorages and close access to shore
• light weight - means it is easy to handle, especially nice when docking
• trailerable - means you can store out of the water for the winter, or move to another cruising area (like Atlin Lake, or Gulf Islands of BC)
• exceptionally functional layout (see the photos!)
  • sleeps 4
  • folding dining table
  • stove, heater, kitchen sink, enclosed head (toilet), wash basin
  • cabin / reading lights, kerosene lamp
  • ample storage for food and gear
  • plan & profile views of layout.
  • perfect for longer voyages around southeast Alaska - whale watching, Hoonah, Juneau, White Sulfur Hotsprings, Glacier Bay, etc (see the photos!)
• "Darshan" includes:
  • four sails
    • mainsail (with colour-coordinated sail cover)
    • roller furling 100/110% headsail
    • spare "hank on" 80% jib
    • asymmetrical spinnaker
    • telescoping whisker pole
  • custom canvas dodger
  • new upholstery & carpet
  • depth sounder
  • VHF radio (older, but quite functional)
  • removable compass, with light
  • inflateable dingy with oars and outboard motor
  • swim / boarding ladder
  • anchor with ~20 ft galvanized chain plus ~200 ft nylon rode
  • life ring
  • Man Overboard (MOB) marker buoy
  • mosquito netting / skylight for companionway
  • boat hook, mooring lines, fenders
  • 1989 Trail-rite trailer
  • apparatus for manual lifting, stepping and unstepping of the mast (including demonstration video!)
• Specifications:
  • built in Bayfield, Ontario Canada - 1977
  • 25 feet length overall, 8 feet beam, 3 feet draft
  • engine - Yanmar YSB8 single cylinder diesel (very economical - about 0.6 l/hr)
  • dual 12 V deep-cycle batteries
  • stove - 2 burners, propane (with leak detector)
  • radiant heater - propane (with leak detector)
  • fresh water tank ~40 l (ie ~10 US gal)
  • diesel fuel tank ~40 l (ie ~10 US gal)
  • detailed layout and manufacturer specs.
• Some photos while underway near Skagway 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (courtesy of Boris).
• A collection of photos from some memorable cruises!.
• You can download the "Sailboat For Sale" poster (1 MB)...

* Apparently the name "Darshan" may be loosely translated from Sanskrit as "Gift from God".

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