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    Target: All Areas

    Bayfield 25 - Great Loop Proven! $7,500
    
    This boat just completed passages from NYC to Chicago. Motor-sailing ready with Tohatsu 9.8 MFSC outboard. Transfer sail & mentorship included!
    
    📍 Clearwater
    📞 801-896-7656

    Feature-Focused (Full Specs)

    Target: Tampa Bay / Clearwater

    🚤 Bayfield 25 Sailboat - Great Loop Ready - $7,500
    
    PROVEN PASSAGE-MAKER: Just completed Erie Canal, Oswego Canal, Hudson River, and Great Lakes crossings. This boat is ready for adventure.
    
    SPECIFICATIONS:
    • 25' LOA / 8' Beam / 2.92' Draft
    • 1981 Ted Gozzard Design
    • Masthead Sloop, Full-length Keel
    • Fiberglass, 3,500 lb displacement
    • Sleeps 4, galley, head
    
    POWER SYSTEM:
    • Tohatsu 9.8 MFSC outboard (electric start)
    • 325Ah LiTime LiFePO₄ battery bank
    • 800W solar array (4x BougeRV 200W panels)
    • PowMR 60A charge controller
    • LiTime 20A shore charger
    • Orion DC-DC charger
    
    INCLUDED:
    • Complete sail inventory (main, jib, extra main, spinnaker)
    • Custom Sunbrella canvas covers
    • Bimini and dodger
    • All safety equipment
    • Anchor and rode
    • Garmin navigation system
    • Tablet with Savvy Navvy subscription
    • All service records, manuals & warranty docs
    
    UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY: I'll take you on a transfer sail and share everything I learned on my Great Loop journey. Perfect for someone ready to start their own adventure.
    
    Asking $7,500 - We can negotiate on components.
    
    Located in Clearwater. Can meet anywhere in Tampa Bay area.
    
    Call/Text: 801-896-7656
    Email: brentfm@gmail.com

    Mentorship Angle (Full Specs)

    Target: Tampa Bay / Clearwater

    ⛵ Learn to Cruise the Great Loop - Bayfield 25 + Mentorship - $7,500
    
    More than a boat sale - this is a mentorship opportunity.
    
    I just finished motor-sailing from NYC to Chicago through the Erie Canal, Great Lakes, and ICW. Now I'm passing the torch.
    
    SPECIFICATIONS:
    • 25' LOA / 8' Beam / 2.92' Draft
    • 1981 Ted Gozzard Design
    • Masthead Sloop, Full-length Keel
    • Fiberglass, 3,500 lb displacement
    • Sleeps 4, galley, head
    
    POWER SYSTEM:
    • Tohatsu 9.8 MFSC outboard (electric start)
    • 325Ah LiTime LiFePO₄ battery bank
    • 800W solar array (4x BougeRV 200W panels)
    • PowMR 60A charge controller
    • LiTime 20A shore charger
    • Orion DC-DC charger
    
    INCLUDED:
    • Complete sail inventory (main, jib, extra main, spinnaker)
    • Custom Sunbrella canvas covers
    • Bimini and dodger
    • All safety equipment
    • Anchor and rode
    • Garmin navigation system
    • Tablet with Savvy Navvy subscription
    • All service records, manuals & warranty docs
    
    WHAT YOU ALSO GET:
    ✅ Transfer sail with me aboard
    ✅ Everything I learned about locks, weather windows, and coastal cruising
    ✅ Connections to the Looper community
    
    This compact 25-footer handles big water. I've been through 4-6 foot waves on Lake Ontario and Erie. She's tough.
    
    $7,500 OBO - Components negotiable
    
    Clearwater area
    801-896-7656 | brentfm@gmail.com

    Budget-Conscious Cruiser (Full Specs)

    Target: Cape Coral / Fort Myers

    Bayfield 25 - Affordable Great Loop Cruiser - $7,500
    
    Looking to cruise the Great Loop without breaking the bank? This Bayfield 25 just proved it's possible.
    
    COMPLETED PASSAGES:
    • NYC to Albany (Hudson River)
    • Erie Canal (all 36 locks)
    • Lake Ontario & Erie crossings
    • Chicago arrival
    
    WHY THIS BOAT:
    → 25' LOA fits lowest dock rates
    → 8' beam fits all locks
    → 2.92' shoal draft for thin water
    → Motor-sailing capability
    → Self-sufficient with solar + lithium
    
    SPECIFICATIONS:
    • 25' LOA / 8' Beam / 2.92' Draft
    • 1981 Ted Gozzard Design
    • Masthead Sloop, Full-length Keel
    • Fiberglass, 3,500 lb displacement
    • Sleeps 4, galley, head
    
    POWER SYSTEM:
    • Tohatsu 9.8 MFSC outboard (electric start)
    • 325Ah LiTime LiFePO₄ battery bank
    • 800W solar array (4x BougeRV 200W panels)
    • PowMR 60A charge controller
    • LiTime 20A shore charger
    • Orion DC-DC charger
    
    INCLUDED:
    • Complete sail inventory (main, jib, extra main, spinnaker)
    • Custom Sunbrella canvas covers
    • Bimini and dodger
    • All safety equipment
    • Anchor and rode
    • Garmin navigation system
    • Tablet with Savvy Navvy subscription
    • All service records, manuals & warranty docs
    
    TRANSFER SAIL INCLUDED: I'll sail with you and share what I learned. Weather windows, lock procedures, the whole deal.
    
    $7,500 - willing to negotiate on components
    
    Can deliver to Cape Coral/Fort Myers area.
    
    Call/Text: 801-896-7656
    brentfm@gmail.com

    Adventure Seeker (Full Specs)

    Target: All Areas

    ⚓ Your Great Loop Adventure Starts Here - Bayfield 25 - $7,500
    
    I started with zero sailing experience. Now I've completed passages through:
    • The Hudson River
    • Erie & Oswego Canals
    • Lake Ontario in 4-6ft waves
    • Lake Erie crossings
    • The entire Great Lakes system
    
    This Bayfield 25 made it possible.
    
    SPECIFICATIONS:
    • 25' LOA / 8' Beam / 2.92' Draft
    • 1981 Ted Gozzard Design
    • Masthead Sloop, Full-length Keel
    • Fiberglass, 3,500 lb displacement
    • Sleeps 4, galley, head
    
    POWER SYSTEM:
    • Tohatsu 9.8 MFSC outboard (electric start)
    • 325Ah LiTime LiFePO₄ battery bank
    • 800W solar array (4x BougeRV 200W panels)
    • PowMR 60A charge controller
    • LiTime 20A shore charger
    • Orion DC-DC charger
    
    INCLUDED:
    • Complete sail inventory (main, jib, extra main, spinnaker)
    • Custom Sunbrella canvas covers
    • Bimini and dodger
    • All safety equipment
    • Anchor and rode
    • Garmin navigation system
    • Tablet with Savvy Navvy subscription
    • All service records, manuals & warranty docs
    
    THE DEAL: Buy the boat, I'll take you on a transfer sail. I'll teach you what I learned the hard way - weather windows, lock procedures, motor-sailing techniques.
    
    $7,500 negotiable
    
    Currently in Clearwater. Can meet Tampa Bay to Cape Coral.
    
    801-896-7656 | brentfm@gmail.com

    Quick Facts Version (Full Specs)

    Target: All Areas

    Bayfield 25 Sailboat - $7,500
    
    SPECIFICATIONS:
    • 25' LOA / 8' Beam / 2.92' Draft
    • 1981 Ted Gozzard Design
    • Masthead Sloop, Full-length Keel
    • Fiberglass, 3,500 lb displacement
    • Sleeps 4, galley, head
    
    POWER SYSTEM:
    • Tohatsu 9.8 MFSC outboard (electric start)
    • 325Ah LiTime LiFePO₄ battery bank
    • 800W solar array (4x BougeRV 200W panels)
    • PowMR 60A charge controller
    • LiTime 20A shore charger
    • Orion DC-DC charger
    
    INCLUDED:
    • Complete sail inventory (main, jib, extra main, spinnaker)
    • Custom Sunbrella canvas covers
    • Bimini and dodger
    • All safety equipment
    • Anchor and rode
    • Garmin navigation system
    • Tablet with Savvy Navvy subscription
    • All service records, manuals & warranty docs
    
    PROVEN:
    • Just completed Great Loop passages
    • NYC → Chicago via Erie Canal & Great Lakes
    
    BONUS:
    • Transfer sail with current owner
    • Mentorship on cruising techniques
    
    $7,500 - components negotiable
    
    Clearwater, FL
    801-896-7656
    brentfm@gmail.com

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