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<description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">After completing his lifelong goal of circumnavigating the Pacific Ocean and doing most of it singlehanded, Wind River’s current owner (Raffi) is looking to pass the torch to a new skipper.<span>&nbsp; </span>Ideally, the new owners would wants to add another chapter to this vessel’s ocean-crossing story, and value doing so in style, comfort and safety aboard an organized and turnkey yacht.</span></p>  <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Wind River shows pride of ownership and is often complemented at the anchorages and marinas she visits. Over three years, Raffi has painstakingly overhauled, replaced, upgraded or added every system aboard, and has been involved in every aspect of the work.<span>&nbsp; </span>More than $110,000 in upgrades and improvements have been made to the vessel’s rigging, sails, safety, comfort, electronics, and communication systems. All work has been documented on a digital maintenance board that includes checklists and service schedules, and all system manuals are available in a digital library.</span></p>  <p><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Wind River</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> is currently in Japan and will be sailing to Sidney, BC starting late May/Early June.<span>&nbsp; </span>If purchased before departure, the seller will help the new owners deliver her to the South Pacific or SE Asia.<span>&nbsp; </span>On arrival in North America she will be available for viewing at our Port Sidney sales docks.</span></p>  <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">US Duty paid.<span>&nbsp; </span>We have extensive experience in international sales so contact us to find out how to buy this boat in a tax efficient manner.<span>&nbsp; </span>No luxury tax for Canadian buyers and no US duty/tariffs for US buyers.</span></p>  <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">With a major upgrading and currently actively cruising, <i>Wind River </i>is ready for more adventures whether coastally or crossing any ocean.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Full listing:&nbsp;https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2005-hallberg--rassy-43-9781654/</span></p>  <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Name<span>........................................................... </span>Wind River</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Year<span>...................................................................... </span>2005</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Builder<span>................................................... </span>Hallberg Rassy</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Designer<span>.................................................. </span>German Frers</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">LOA<span>...................................................................... </span>44’6”</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">LWL<span>....................................................................... </span>38’7</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Beam<span>.................................................................... </span>13’6”</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Draft<span>........................................................................ </span>6’6”</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Displacement<span>................................................. </span>27,998 lbs</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ballast<span>.............................................................. </span>9921 lbs</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sail Area <span>............................................................ </span>999 ft2</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Hull<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Fiberglass</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Deck<span>................................................... </span>Cored Fiberglass</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Steering<span>........................................... </span>Mamba mechanical</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Keel<span>............................................. </span>Fin keel – lead ballast</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Rudder<span>................................................ </span>Partial skeg hung</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Fuel<span>................................................................. </span>104 gals</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Water<span>............................................................... </span>172 gals</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Hot Water<span>................................................................ </span>Yes</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Holding Tank<span>........................................................... </span>Yes</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">CONSTRUCTION</span></b></p> <p><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></b></p> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">High quality Hallberg Rassy construction</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> – fiberglass laminate with internal framing grid and bulkheads properly bonded to the hull.Above the waterline partially foam cored for stiffness and longevity.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Conservative fin keel with <b>externally bolted lead ballast</b> – perhaps the perfect solution for offshore cruising.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Partial skeg hung rudder – again that<b> prefect compromise for offshore cruising.</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Watertight bulkhead between the anchor locker and the rest of the hull.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Vacuum bagged teak decks – no screws !</span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">INTERIOR</span></b></p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">High quality interior as only done by Hallberg Rassy – no Ikea style here !</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Descending a few steps through the companionway the galley is conveniently right at hand to starboard and the saloon table is central with settees port and starboard.Extensive storage throughout the saloon</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">To the port of the companionway is the large and comfortable navigation station/ship’s office.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Continuing aft is the ship’s library and the circuit panels and other controls</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">All the way aft is the large and comfortable master cabin with a queen-sized bed, chair and <b>private ensuite head/shower</b>.Additional single bed to port. Extensive storage.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">All the way forward is the private guest cabin which also has excellent storage and ventilation.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As one would expect on a Hallberg Rassy, the fit and finish is excellent and the ergonomics just right. Beautiful teak and holly sole.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Custom mattress for owner’s cabin from Laroma, Germany (2023)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Both fore and aft heads have<b> standalone showers</b></span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Headroom</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> in the main salon is 6’5” and 6’ in the aft cabin passageway</span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Washer/Dryer</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: Winia Mini 2023</span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Heat</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: Webasto diesel heater with five vents.</span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Airconditioning: </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Marine Aire reverse cycle – two units that can heat or cool the entire boat.</span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Lighting</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: all converted to LED (2022)</span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Fans</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: 8 x Hella 2 speed fans throughout – 2021 to 2024</span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">COCKPIT</span></b></p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Awesome factory hard dodger with opening hatch.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">New bimini in 2023 and side curtains<b>/enclosure</b> in 2024</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">New cockpit cushions in 2024</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Safe and secure cockpit.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Excellent Hallberg Rassy helm station – with all controls whether the electric in-mast furler controller, the bowthruster, and more right at hand (or foot !)</span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">GALLEY</span></b></p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Proper <b>seaworthy galley</b> close to the companionway.Secure in a seaway yet lots of preparation and storage space</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1 x Isotherm fridge with separate freezer compartment</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1 x Isotherm switchable between fridge or freezer</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Double stainless-steel sink</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Eno Propane stove and oven</span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">MECHANICAL</span></b></p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Volvo Penta D2-75 turbo diesel – 75 hp – 3,600 hrs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Excellent engine access !</span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Generator:</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Fisher Pander PMS Mini 8KW (1,200 hrs)</span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Bowthruster:</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Lewmar 185</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Super smooth Lewmar Whitlock <b>Mamba steering</b> – no cables and pulleys</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Gori folding propellor</span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">ELECTRICAL + PLUMBING</span></b></p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">House bank: 660 Amp-hr Lifeline AGM (new 2022)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Solar:<b> 500W </b>on two separate MPPT controllers (2023)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Battery Charger: MasterVolt 80 amp</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Inverter: Mastervolt 2000W</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Auto Isolation Transformer - Victron 3600W auto-senses 80V-265V shore power input, and outputs 115V into the boat</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">50 amp shore power connection</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">All interior and exterior lights converted to LED (2022)</span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Watermaker:</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Spectra Newport 400 (Sep 2023 overhaul)</span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">INSTRUMENTS</span></b></p></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">B&amp;G Electronics throughout</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> (all upgraded 2022)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Chartplotter: B&amp;G Zeus3S 9" (2022)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Radar: B&amp;G Halo + (2022) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Instruments: B&amp;G Triton2 Displays (2023) plus DST 800 depth, speed, and temperature (2024)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Autopilot: Raymarine S3G with two head units, one ST7001 at helm and the other ST6000 at nav station.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">VHF and AIS: <b>Vesper Cortex</b> M1 + two (s) handsets H1/H1P.VHF Radio, AIS Plotter,<b> Remote Monitoring</b> system.Includes <b>AIS transmitter/receive</b>r. (2022)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Navigation station external monitor.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">NMEA 2000 data backbone (2022)</span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Starlink</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: with waterproof enclosure on dedicated stainless-steel pole with DC power modification.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Iridium Go.Great to have a back up to the Starlink – (2024)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ethernet and WiFi data network</span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">SAILS </span></b></p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Genoa: 100% Hood Sails – 2022</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Mainsail: In-mast by Hood Sails – 2022</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Staystail: Hood - 2023</span><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">RIGGING + DECK GEAR</span></b></p></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Standing rigging replaced 2022</span></b></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Inner forestay added with Schaefer 2100 furler (2023)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Running rigging plus all blocks, fairleads and clutches replaced 2023</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Genoa furler replaced and upgraded to Schaefer 3100 (2022)</span></li><li><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Electric mainsail furler </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">– easy to single hand !</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2 x Lewmar 54 self-tailing <b>electric primary winches</b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2 x Lewmar 40 self-tailing electric winches in the cockpit</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2 x Lewmar 40 self-tailing winches at the mast base.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Genoa sheeting rigging to adjustable lead cars</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Mast-mounted spinnaker pole – great for those long downwind passages</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Navtec hydraulic vang and backstay adjuster (overhauled 2022)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Lewmar V5 electric windlass</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3/8” anchor chain – 200’ with 200’ ¾ nylon rode – 200’</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Anchor: 77lb Spade (2023)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Stern anchoring roller and mount</span><p><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT</span></b></p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Tender: Achilles LSI-290E (2023)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Outboard: Tohmatsu 9.8 hp 2 stroke (full serviced 2023)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Liferaft: 6 person Viking RescYou (2023)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">EPRIB – battery valid to 2026</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Dan Bouy Inflatable Overboard Pole (2023)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Lifesling 2 (2021)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Electronic Visual Distress Beacons – replace standard pyrotechnic flares (2022), one day and one night version</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Medical Kit – ACR 3500 Ocean Voyaging kit (2023)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Fiberglass Viking propane tanks – plus new hoses and solenoid (2022)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></li><li><p><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">MAINTENANCE</span></b></p></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Last haul-out and anti-fouling: November 2024</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Last zinc(s) change: March 2025</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Last engine oil change: April 2025</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Extensive spares – approx. $10k in spares on board for the engine, genset, watermaker, refrigeration and more.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Very extensive digital maintenance records</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">System manuals: available in a digital directory, and backups have been printed and categorized into binders. A boat book containing emergency procedures, customized operating procedures, and a unique sail trim reference guide is also included</span></li></ul>Listed by Max Shaw]]></description>
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