Eric & Julie's Sanibel 17
"Dixie Lee"


Todd sold his Sanibel to Eric & Julie

Last Updated: October 17, 2006

HIN: CVI0035AK485
CVI - Captiva Yachts, Inc., Oldsmar, Florida.
0035A - 35th boat built.
K4 - Built November 1984.
85 - Model Year = 1985.



Trailer Information:
  • Galvanized Trailer
  • Tires & bearings about 3 years old
  • Added Bearing Buddies
  • New dolly wheel mounted on trailer in 2005
  • Newer trailer bunks/carpet in 2003
  • Added custom trailer motor mount 2006

Trailer with forward Motor Mount.

Bow Mast Crutch.
Sail Inventory and setup:
  • Main and Jib reconditioned by Sailcare 2005 - very good shape with new Sanibel logo (made by Sailcare)
  • Tri-color radial Genoa new 2004
  • Older symmetrical spinnaker (no pole - used like a gennaker)
  • Bungee cord on boom with hooks to tie the main sail.

Bungee cord holding main sail to boom.

Symmetrical Spinnaker.
Motor
  • Johnson 6 hp long-shaft outboard in very good shape w/tank - starts on first or second pull.

Notice stern Mast Crutch and Rudder both mounted.
Structural Improvements:
  • Completely refinished bottom of boat in 2004 with several coats of epoxy barrier coat and VC17 bottom paint ( Select this link to see what he did.)
  • Reinforced lower part of mast step under V-berth
  • Added extra fiberglass around CB trunk strengthen that area (I had no problems with it, but it seemed to flex a little bit and I know that can be a problem area for center-board boats).
  • Custom rear mast holder including two stainless steel brackets mounted next to rudder gudgeons. You can have the rudder assembly in place at the same time as the mast which is very convenient.
Interior Pictures:
  • I fiberglassed in four small wood blocks on the sides of the v-berth to hang monkey hammocks from.
  • Cleaned and refinished all the interior wood with teak oil
  • Installed stereo system in 2006 - has AM/FM/Weather bands and a CD player. Also has an input jack for MP3 players. Two boat speakers in the cockpit. Sounds very good. Custom mounted in cabin over the larger quarter berth - looks nice.
  • Added several holders and hooks on the cockpit wall in the cabin. We have a place for our cell phone, handheld VHF, GPS, lighter for stove, wallet, keys, reefing lines, etc.

V-Berth
Additional Improvements:
  • Completely new wiring in 2003. I added a four switch panel, a battery disconnect switch, new running lights, and an LED cabin light.
  • New main sail cover in 2003 (green)
  • Custom-fit cockpit cushions in 2005 (green)
  • Added a stainless steel folding transom ladder in 2005. To do this, I added a new 6" access port in the transom and used an epoxy-coated plywood sheet as a backer plate. The ladder is very sturdy.
  • Installed four stanchions and rope lifelines in 2004. The stanchions all have custom stainless steel backing plates and are bolted in place - very sturdy. Great for the kids who like to ride on the bow.
  • Added four new cam cleats in 2003 and 2004. All have stainless backing plates or stainless backing washers. Two are on the cabin top for the 100% jib and two swivel cam cleats were added in 2004 for the 150% genoa and spinnaker
  • All-new SS rigging from Rigging Only in 2005 - with quick adjuster on forestay for fast set-up and excellent turnbuckles on the sidestays. Much nicer than the system with pegs and holes that came with Anduin.
  • Added a Force 10 Seacook stove to the cockpit - we use it when camping. Works great. (will have photos of this)
  • an anchor with chain and rode
  • a 1.5' tiller extender (homemade with a dinghy universal joint and PVC pipe),
  • boat fenders
Additional equipment included:
The FUN is for FREE.


New Cockpit Cushions.

Todd sure knows how to enjoy Anduin.

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