1984 36 (ft.) Other Pipedream Sloop

Nautically Beautiful is a good way to describe any boat built to the old CCA rule, but this sailboat is the cream of the crop. Long ends, a transom to die for. Originally marketed as the Fiberglass boat for wooden boat lovers, Francis Kinney designed her to improve upon the Hinckley Pilot. She is prominently featured in his now out of print book “Skene’s Elements of Yacht Design” The boat in that book, “Weatherly”, was made of wood. There are two, of the five made, that remain in good condition, and this is one of them. She handles exquisitely – one finger on the wheel, if any. Just like Slocum’s. A dream to sail. She gets complements and admirers everywhere she goes – under way and at the dock. I would guess these complements roll in about …every other day. It’s amazing and heart warming to be complemented so often, and that alone brings the owner great joy.

If you find your eye, and heart, drawn to a classical sailboat you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at "Alta". She is the type of sloop that never goes out of style and will continue to be appreciated by sailors for generations. 

Accommodations

Starting forward is the chain locker, divided for two sets of ground tackle. Followed by a roomy V-berth, then the head to port, wet locker to starboard. Saloon next: with a drop down dining table. Both settees pull out to form larger berths. Above and outboard of the port settee is a quarter berth. Above and outboard of the starboard settee is a bookshelf. Continuing aft on starboard side is the galley, with the refrigerator and electronics to port. You will find ample storage throughout the cabin. Ascending companionway steps brings you to the expansive cockpit – enough for eight or more to sit comfortably, and for two to sleep. Behind the helm is the propane locker. The area behind the wheel is good for two to stand comfortably at dock or under way.