Walrus looks like a wonderful long-distance cruising boat for a solo sailor.  I believe the design was inspired by Serrafyn, the Pardey's Lyle Hess design.  Hess did not want it built in fibreglass, so the builder just copied the concept.  It is the first fibreglass boat I have seen that I would consider the equal of Arion.  If I had not already plowed all my resources into another boat, I'd have loved to buy Walrus and sail her back across the Pacific Ocean.  I hope she finds a good home.

PS:  I can see a few things I'd like to do to the rig, although mostly it is just a case of personal preferences based on my sailing Arion.  I feel that the mast could be about 18 inches further forward, about where the deck box is, though I doubt I would change it.  I expect it was designed with the intention of carrying a jib on that bowsprit, and I see the mast has running shrouds and a forestay to facilitate this. I would probably accept the status quo, but only fly the jib with the wind forward of the beam in lighter breezes, and roll it up otherwise.  The boom is also higher than I'd prefer, perhaps to allow the sheet to clear the targa bar at the stern.  I'd want to do whatever was needed to lower the boom, and probably add an extra panel to the sail, as it looks to me like it could do with more sail area.   Arion, at similar displacement, had an area of 35sq m.

The go fast to windward crowd might want something a little sleeker, but, oh, what a lovely boat to my eye!  And the Pardeys sailed 150,000+ miles without an engine on two boats of almost identical heritage. 

1980 Aquarius Pilot Cutter for sale

LOA 32

LOD 24

LWL 20

Beam 9

Draft 4

Disp. 8900 lbs. 

Ballast 2900 lbs. lead fully encapsulated

Transom stern with outboard rudder and tiller steering

Hand laminated fiberglass

Headroom 6’3

U.S. Coast Guard documented vessel

Walrus is in Alameda, Ca. , San Francisco’s East Bay, with a transferable slip . Slip fees are approximately $280. per month.

Beautiful, heavily built, full keel pilot cutter, aft hung rudder, custom rigged as a Chinese Junk Sloop. IMHO Walrus may be one of the finest options for a solo sailor or couple out there. This boat is well equipped and more than capable of sailing anywhere her captain desires in safety, ease and comfort. Her design is based on Lynn and Larry Pardey’s Serrafyn as well as other Lyle Hess designs. 

Aquarius Pilot Cutters rarely come on the market. This one is being offered far below market value in the hopes that she goes to someone who can really appreciate  her. 

The interior photos show her main salon berth, but the original dinette and table cabinetry are underneath.

She needs some minor cosmetic work: mostly some sanding and painting, but is stunning as is and is in “sail away” condition today. Very well equipped with fine cruising gear.

Yamaha high thrust 9.9 outboard with electronic ignition and hydraulic mount: practically brand new, approximately 15 hours. Walrus came from the factory set up for an outboard. No diesel was ever installed, and there are no motor mounts or prop shaft. One could be installed if so desired.

Ratcliff self steering wind vane with Stainless Steel trim tab. 

Beautiful Tanbark, flat cut Chinese Junk sail w/ wood boom, yard and battens. Excellent condition

Freestanding Aluminum mast, mast step and partners are extraordinarily well done

Custom Stainless Steel “cage” with seateak roof and Solar panels atop. Roll down panels make this an excellent “extra room” as well as a very secure place to hang out while sailing offshore.

35 lb. CQR anchor w/ chain and nylon rode and Lone Star Marine G3-1400D power windlass.  Windlass is in perfect condition and literally a brand new install.

10 Bronze Perko opening ports

Nauta 25 gallon flexible fresh water tank, pressure fresh water system

Jabsco marine head with holding tank, macerator pump and overboard discharge.

Plenty more I am sure I’m forgetting.

Diver cleaned the bottom 2 weeks ago and remarked that the paint is recent and the bottom is in excellent condition.

Asking price: $9,999.

Feel free to ask any and all questions. I will be showing her after March 10th.

Also, send email for extensive photo link.

Thanks for looking

Anonymous wrote:

Hey everyone! I decided to list Walrus on EBAY. Id love to see her go to a new junkie or junkie couple with more dreams than money. (like me!)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/293506448449

No reserve auction starting at $5999. with a buy it now of $7999.

I'm staying onboard for the next week or so to show her to potential buyers.

Feel free to ask any questions or to set up a time to come take a look.

thanks

Jonny

Jonny good luck.  Divesting of "junk" lol is a good think to sharpen the focus on current projects.

Best of luck with your Sunbird 32.  Where is that boat based?

Walrus has been sold! I'm sure we'll be seeing her new owner Marc in the group fairly soon!

Wishing everyone the best in these very strange and dangerous times.

Jonny