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Vacilando Is For Sale…

July 14, 2014 by Melody

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*UPDATE 5/15/15: We’ve decided to pull Vacilando off the market for a while, as we want to continue to live on her and sail her until we find our perfect boat. We will keep the blog and our Facebook page updated once we decide to relist her.
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Yes, our beloved Cal 35, Vacilando is for sale.

For those of you who have been reading our blog for awhile, or if you’ve read Chris’ book, You Gotta Go To Know, you know that a couple of years ago we decided to sell everything and move onto a boat full time. We love sailing and we love to travel, and it was the perfect way to do both, but we also knew that it would be a BIG lifestyle change, both physically and emotionally, and we said we’d give it at least a year, to determine if we liked it.

We wanted a boat that was big enough to live comfortably on with us and our dog Jet, but one that was small enough for one of us to handle alone on things like night watches, or God forbid should something happen to the other crew member. I wanted a few comforts that we didn’t find in many other boats in our size range, like a separate shower, and lots of ample storage space.

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Remember the time we had 10 people on our boat?

We got a great boat that was in our price range that would suit our needs as we transitioned into this lifestyle of living aboard full time while cruising to different places which, for us so far, has been up and down the East Coast, the Chesapeake Bay, and several areas of Florida. Sadly we never made it to the Bahamas on Vacilando, although we’ve been told she made a few trips there with her previous owners.

And now? Well, our two year “boat” anniversary came and went while we were offshore on our way up to the Chesapeake Bay last month. We talked to each other about future plans, as we often do, and we asked the same question we had asked each other a year prior around this time. “Do you still want to keep going and continue living on a boat?”

The answer was a resounding and unanimous yes.

What can I say? We love it. I’m not gonna lie. It’s not an easy life. You have to work for it, and working means you’re gonna get banged and bruised and there are times it will break your heart and nearly break your spirit. But the trade-off, at least for me, is worth every bit of it. There are things that this lifestyle has shown us that I wouldn’t give up for anything. We were meant to be on the water.

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I’m so proud of what we’ve done with her. We took a great boat, and we made her better. We loved her, we kept her clean, we replaced her old, broken parts, and we sailed her. And in return, she took care of us. She gave us refuge. She gave us a home.

Now that we’ve agreed to continue on, we feel that it’s time to start looking for our “forever” boat. And some lucky person, or lovely couple will get Vacilando. She is the perfect liveaboard cruiser and would be right at home on the Chesapeake Bay (where she currently sits) and would be well-suited for someone to take her to the Bahamas.

We will be listing her through this site for $48k. She is by far the best Cal 35 on the market with her extensive upgrades and clean interior and exterior.

Vacilando At A Glance:

A few things to give you an idea of what we’ve done. Photos and video can be seen on our BOAT page, and her full, official listing can be seen HERE.

Upgrades Since 2012

  • Checked bonding, electrical, bonded rudder (2012)
  • New heat exchanger (2012)
  • Bottom job (2012) and (2014)
  • New Garmin 441 GPS unit (2012)
  • New aft chainplates (2012)
  • Rebed stanchion bases (2012)
  • New electrical fuel pump (2012)
  • Rebuilt injector pump (2012)
  • New injector lines plus spares (2012-2013)
  • Dismantled and serviced winches (2012)
  • New shower head (2013)
  • New shower sump pump (Whale Gulper) (2013)
  • Rebuilt shower access hatch (2013)
  • New Jabsco twist-n-lock toilet (2013)
  • New hoses and clamps in head (2013)
  • New holding tank (2013)
  • New Shurflo fresh water pump
  • New custom main sail from Super Sails – 2 deep reefs (2013)
  • New Mantus 45lb anchor (2013)
  • New 50′ 3/8″ chain and 260′ new rode (2014)
  • Installed starboard chafe protection under anchor chain on bow (2013)
  • New steering chain, wire and brake assembly (2013)
  • New Universal Admiral’s instrument panel (2014)
  • New wiring to panel (2014)
  • (4) New Odyssey AGM batteries – PC2150 (2013)
  • New Xantrax Linkpro Battery Monitor (2013)
  • New Mastervolt ProCharger 12V 40amp battery charger (2013)
  • New wiring and fuses in battery bank (2013)
  • New propane solenoid (2013)
  • New Oberdorfer raw water pump (2013)
  • New fresh water (coolant) pump (2013)
  • All interior cushions professionally cleaned (2014)
  • Full rigging inspection (mast and standing rigging) (2014)
  • New standing rigging (forestay, backstay, and cap shrouds) (2014)
  • New U-Bolts for standing rigging (2014)
  • New custom oversized chainplates on starboard side
  • New Pro-Furl roller furler (2014)
  • New running rigging – Sta-set jib halyard, Endura main halyard (2014)
  • New belt and spare for Autohelm
  • Retabbed bulkheads (2014)
  • Bottom job – new antifouling eco-friendly paint (2014)
  • New cutlass bearing (2014)
  • Zincs changed regularly
  • Diver hired to clean bottom every 3 months
  • Oil changed every 75 engine hours since 2012
  • Fuel consumption:  0.57 gal/hr

Full Specs

DIMENSIONS

LOA: 35′          LWL: 28′ 9″        Beam: 11’  Draft: 5′ encapsulated fin keel

Displacement: 13,000#                Ballast: 5,200#            Clearance: 53′

 

DESCRIPTION

Cal 35

Classic fin keel aft cockpit cruising yacht

Built in Tampa by Cal Jensen, 1984

Designed by the legendary William “Bill” Lapworth

USCG Documented Vessel

 

ENGINE AND SYSTEMS

Universal Diesel Engine  32 HP Model: 5432

Bronze Shaft and PYI Dripless Shaft Seal

Fixed three-bladed propeller

Spare 2-blade propeller

Heat exchanger

Cruising Speed: 6 knots

 

ACCOMODATIONS

Sleeps 5 comfortably, 2 in V-Berth , Single salon Port, Double salon Starboard

Full Headroom in all cabins

Generous Storage,  Hanging lockers, w/ Drawers throughout

Barometer and Clock

5 opening hatches, 6 opening portlights and 4 non-opening salon windows for lots of light and air!

Separate shower in head!

Large fold-up table in salon

Teak interior with nice, neutral upholstery in great condition and just recently steam cleaned

Forward facing Navigation Station with ample shelving and storage inside for charts, manuals, etc.

2 propane lockers with propane tanks

2 deep lazarettes

Built in Hamper

 

U-SHAPED GALLEY

Hillerange 3-Burner Propane Stove w/ Oven

Double stainless steel sink w/ H & C Pressure Water, & freshwater foot pump

6 Gallons Hot water tank

Large Top-loading Icebox with Refrigeration and Freezer

Deep Dry Locker

Built-in Wastebasket

 

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

12VDC and 110VAC Systems

4 Odyssey AGM Batteries (3 in house bank, 1 separate starting battery)

Mastervolt Battery Charger (2013)

LinkPro Battery Monitor (2013)

VHF Radio at Nav Station with RAM (remote access mic) for use in cockpit

Sony Radio/CD player w/2 speakers in salon and 2 all-weather speakers in cockpit

Datamarine Speed, Depth and Wind Indicator

Autohelm 4000 Autopilot with spare

Universal Admiral’s Engine Panel (new 2014)

Regulator

LED lights throughout salon

Garmin GPS 441 at helm

Garmin GPS 152 at Nav Desk

 

SAILS AND SYSTEMS

Mainsail – Custom with 2 deep reefing points, new in 2013

ProFurl Roller Furling (new 2014)

110% Genoa on Furler

135% Jib

Whisker Pole

Sail covers / sail bag

TANKAGE

Fuel: 33 Gallons

Water: 90 Gallons

Holding: 24 Gallons

 

DECK GEAR

Stainless steel standing rigging – new forestay, backstay, cap shrouds in 2014 w/Sta-Lock fittings

Running rigging – Sta-set jib halyard, Endura main halyard (new 2014)

Integrated Bow Roller

Mantus 45lb anchor w/50′ 3/8/chain plus 200′ rope  rode

Spare 35’ CQR Anchor

Spare Danforth Anchor

Bow and stern pulpits with Double Lifelines

Edson Pedestal steering

Pedestal mounted Ritchie Compass

(3) Barient 2-speed Self-tailing Winches (serviced 2013)

(3) Barient Winches on Mast (serviced 2013)

2 Dorades for Great Ventilation

Stainless Toe-Rail

Outboard Motor Hoist

Outboard Motor Mount

Boarding Ladder

Fenders

Magma stern-mounted propane grill

Boat hook

Bimini

 

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Life Sling

Offshore flare pack

Fire extinguishers

Manual Bilge Pump

2 Electric Bilge Pumps

 

Please email questions to crew(at)mondovacilando.com.

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    July 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    I was curious why you want to rid yourselves of Vacilando. Is it too big, too small? Anyway, just curious.

    • Melody says

      July 14, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      It’s neither too big, nor too small. In fact, it’s just right. We LOVE the 35′ platform and are not planning to go much bigger (if at all) than that. The reason we are selling Vacilando is that now that we know we want to continue with this lifestyle for the foreseeable future, we’re looking to get a boat that was especially built for crossing oceans, as we would love to do more extensive traveling at this point, or in the near future. :)

  2. Tasha | Turf to Surf says

    July 14, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Good on you guys!!! I got scared for a minute that you were giving up the boating life, but this is fabulous news!!! We are in a similar stage at the moment, thinking about our next boat purchase and I have to say I’m now aiming for a racing boat! Ha ha! Ryan’s created a monster! Can’t wait to see your next purchase. Xx

    • Melody says

      July 14, 2014 at 3:39 pm

      Well, you know we had to kind of create a little suspense!! No, I don’t think we could ever totally give up the boating life. It’s funny how I used to think that I couldn’t live on something as small as a boat, and now, I can’t imagine living in something as big as a house. haha And yes, Ryan HAS created a monster, but at least she’s a kick-ass-hard-core-not-afraid-to-try-anything monster! Oh, and yeah – she’s a WINNING monster! :) So proud of you both. Cannot wait to hook up again – hopefully sometime soon! Who knows… maybe on a new boat! :)

  3. June and Duane says

    July 14, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    We are so glad that we will continue to share anchorages with you two! Vacilando is a beautiful boat and will be a joy to her new owners.

    Good Luck Friends.

    • Melody says

      July 21, 2014 at 11:26 am

      Thank you, June and Duane! That means a lot – we can’t wait to continue forward and hope to keep accidentally bumping into you guys many times along the way!

  4. Robert Mauney says

    July 21, 2014 at 11:51 am

    What is the meaning/definition of the boats name?

    • Melody says

      July 21, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      The name comes from the book Travels With Charley, by John Steinbeck. He says the word Vacilando is a Spanish word that essentially means that you have a destination, but you don’t really care if you get there. After all, it’s the journey that’s important, right? :)

  5. Cheryl & Tom says

    July 21, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    Excited, excited, excited! She’s a beautiful boat and a wonderful vessel to sail (I know first hand!). Congrats and good luck! Can’t wait to see which of the next list becomes your new home. xoxo

    • Melody says

      July 21, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      We are, too! :) Thank you, Cheryl!!! xo

  6. Cerph says

    July 22, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Love your boat! Call me if you have a “Half Off Sale”!

    Hahaha

  7. David A. Ryals says

    September 7, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    I live in Gulf Shores, Al. and am currently in the market for my first boat. I plan to be at the Annapolis Boat Show Oct. 9-12 and was wondering if you would be available to show Vacilando during that time.

    • Melody says

      September 7, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      Hi David! Yes, we will be in Solomons and would love to show her to you! You can email us at crew@mondovacilando.com and we will give you the details.

  8. Sue Cotton says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    Hi there,
    I was wondering if your beautiful boat ‘Vacilando’ was sold yet?
    Where is she located a the moment?
    Sue Cotton

    • Melody says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:14 am

      Hi Sue! She is still for sale. We are currently bringing her down to Florida via the ICW. We should be in Cocoa Village, FL around (or just after) Thanksgiving. You can email us at crew@mondovacilando.com with any questions!

  9. Kevin Tracey says

    May 16, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    Is the boat still for sale? If so what is the price?

    • Melody says

      May 17, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      Hi Kevin,

      We have decided to pull the boat off the market for just a little while, as we make future plans and search for our perfect boat. In the meantime, we’ll continue to upgrade her, and we’ll keep updates on the blog and our Facebook page should we relist her.

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CHRIS: Singer/Songwriter and author from Philly, (and also the author of this blog), transplanted to Nashville, took a break from the music biz and somehow convinced his girlfriend (now wife) to live on a boat and began writing books. You can check out his music on iTunes or his books on Amazon.

MELODY: Thought her husband was crazy for wanting to live on a boat, but never one to shy away from an adventure, decided to play along and fell in love with cruising. She blogs about how to make money while cruising at Saving to Sail and helps solopreneurs build 6-figure digital product businesses at Soloprenista.

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