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DBY Brokerage Assists in trans-continental
Purchase of 1993 Hinckley Sou’Wester 51

Dodson Boat Yard, LLC recently participated in a cross-country purchase transaction of a Hinckley Sou’ Wester 51. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Harty, a customer of DBY for 23 years and the owner of the Sabre 42 “REGULUS” (currently being offered for sale through DBY brokerage) is now the proud owner of “SANGOMA” (now “REGULUS”).

“SANGOMA” was located in Newport Beach, CA. The details of coordinating the various steps of the projects were complex. While Howard Taylor handled brokerage issues, Bob Snyder, the managing partner of DBY, personally made the trip to Newport Beach for the initial inspection, resulting in an enthusiastic recommendation to Mr. Harty to pursue the boat. Following a successful negotiation of agreeable terms, the next step was the survey. In addition to the surveyor Tony Knowles of Newport, RI, Michael Wakefield, DBY’s senior mechanic, made the trip to Newport Beach to assist in the detailed survey process. Significant considerations included the differing maintenance philosophies of boatyards in California. “SANGOMA” had been on the Pacific coast since 1994, and had only been hauled out briefly for bottom painting and the mast never unstepped. The rigging showed a distinct lack of attention and became a factor in the sale price and in the preparation required to pack her for transport.

Upon successful completion of the sale, the issue and logistics of transporting the yacht back to Connecticut was tackled and coordinated by Howard Taylor, including another trip to Newport Beach. The boat arrived safely in Stonington in late May.

As well found a yacht as she was, Mr. Harty has embarked on a comprehensive upgrade process. Initially, DBY is stripping and Awlgrip painting the carbon fiber spars. A Leisure Furl boom and new mainsail are also being installed. Electrical system upgrades, seacock renewal, bottom stripping/painting, and miscellaneous other systems maintenance will be completed prior to the yacht’s re-launch and commissioning in early July. A custom topsides Awlgrip paint job is planned for the winter lay-up period.

We congratulate Kathy and Emmett Harty on their acquisition of the “new” “REGULUS” and are proud to have cooperated in this new chapter of their long association with sailing yachts and Dodson Boatyard.