1988 Gozzard 36

Introducing Finistère

Recent electronics upgrade and bottom paint with a September 2023 seller pre-listing survey for pricing and findings. Items identified in findings were repaired or replaced as needed for a successful sale.

You will find this exceptionally clean and classic beauty equipped and ready to go this season. With fresh brightwork and recent bottom paint, she is priced to sell so the current owners can pursue their next chapter. Finistère is nestled in her protected slip at the beautiful Grace Harbor of River Dunes, the award-winning waterfront boating community located on the Neuse River and ICW, where you will be just a ten minute drive to Oriental, the sailing capital of North Carolina. 

From Canada to Florida and the Bahamas, this 1988 Gozzard has traveled many nautical miles with its dedicated owners. Perfect for a couple or small family sailing in either blue water, cruising up and down the ICW or exploring river inlets, as well as for hosting friends for a day sail in the bay or sound, Finistère is a worthy vessel well laid out for your comfort, security and safe voyages. 

Named for the department of Finistère, the northwestern tip of Brittany, France, and derived from the latin finis terrae meaning end of the earth, this vessel illustrates the graceful lines of a cutter-rigged yacht, rigged with two forward sails, allowing easy sailing options in addition to the mainsail. Many seasoned sailors believe a cutter-rigged vessel is the most versatile to be found on a cruising boat, and the current owners have enjoyed nine years aboard. 

Topside, she has one of the most spacious aft cockpits available on a vessel of this size, offering a full bimini (with a zip-off connector to the dodger) constructed with plenty of standing room for tall captains, and making for an easy sail while underway behind the large teak ship's wheel and center console. The fold down walk-thru transom with S/S swim ladder makes man-over-board recovery and boarding the dinghy easy (especially with a dog or supplies). A built in hot and cold fresh water cockpit shower is located under the folded swim ladder to port. She offers substantial lazarette storage for all tools and cleaning supplies, and seating capacity for 10+ people, with a table allowing buffet or sit-down options for entertainment. A Magma grill with mounting arm is included for cockpit grilling while at anchor. There are substantial bulwarks around the side and forward decks for secure footing. Hand rails are conveniently placed. Forward, she offers space for lounging in front of the coachroof, and the walkable bow pulpit where the anchors are stowed provides safe, easy access for mooring and anchoring. The large foredeck locker offers storage for fenders, wash down hose, shore power lines and dock lines. The bowsprit platform has slotted teak toeboards that allow access to the anchor rollers and genoa rolling furler.

Please contact the broker for the extensive owner's operation and maintenance manual. All items onboard convey.