Micah Tarrel Facebook ad: “1981 Wilderness 40”

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FOR SALE – ULTRA-RARE 1981 Wilderness 40 by Gary Mull 1 of only 11 ever built – the extended, high-performance version of the legendary Wilderness 38 $14,000 OBO Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club, San Pedro, CA LOA: 38.5 ft | LWL: 32.00 ft | Beam: 12.00 ft | Draft: 6.50 ft Displacement: 9,000 lb | Ballast: 3,969 lb lead | SA/D: 22.15 | Comfort Ratio: 14.77 Designed by Gary Mull and built by Wilderness Yachts (USA), this fin-keel, spade-rudder racer-cruiser is light, stiff, and blisteringly fast. With a capsize screening value of 2.31 and hull speed of 7.58 kn, she’s proven in SoCal coastal races and offshore passages alike. PROVEN OFFSHORE LEGEND Singlehanded Transpac veteran – 2x finisher Singlehanded to Tahiti and back Fully rigged for shorthanded & singlehanded sailing – all lines led aft, optimized for one-person control RIG & SAIL INVENTORY Masthead sloop (taller rig option) P: 41.50 ft | E: 11.80 ft | I: 47.00 ft | J: 15.00 ft Brand-new halyards (2024) – zero stretch, ready to race Mainsails: 1x Dacron (cruising), 1x Carbon Tape-Drive (racing) – both with double reefing points Headsails: 1x Dacron 120% genoa, 1x Carbon Tape-Drive 120% genoa Downwind: 3 spinnakers – 0.75 oz, 1.0 oz, 1.5 oz Extras: Staysail + blooper Loaded with sail trim hardware – adjustable cars, twings, preventers, spinnaker gear POWER & SYSTEMS Rebuilt 1989 Volkswagen Pathfinder 1.6L 54hp diesel – fresh overhaul, ultra-reliable, sips fuel 1000W solar panel – silent trickle charging, off-grid capable Electronics: VHF w/ AIS receiver, Autopilot and Monitor Windvane System Sanitation: Pump-action marine head + working holding tank INTERIOR Classic teak joinery, 6’+ headroom, V-berth forward, playpen berth in the aft, galley with icebox & gimbaled stove. Compact but efficient for weekend racing, extended cruising, or full-time living. GROUND TACKLE CQR anchor, manual windlass, ample chain/rode. SPARES & GEAR Extensive inventory of spare parts – filters, belts, impellers, rigging components CONDITION Well-loved boat. Hull sound, deck solid, rigging updated. Bottom paint last applied 2020. Needs fresh antifouling, varnish, and minor cosmetics. Perfect for the performance-minded sailor who wants a proven, go-anywhere Mull masterpiece at a fraction of market value. SURVEY (2020) – no structural issues. Full spec sheet: sailboatdata.com/sailboat/wilderness-40 CONTACT Micah Tarrel [hidden information] [hidden information] Mae Chase-Dunn [hidden information] [hidden information] Serious inquiries only – no brokers. Cash or cashier’s check. Own a battle-tested, singlehanded ocean veteran – a fast, rare, and fun-to-sail 40-footer that handles like a boat half its size. This boat is truly a joy to sail. We are only parting with her because our life situation has changed and we won’t have time to sail for the foreseeable future. She has been owned by well-known and knowledgeable sailors her entire life and has been meticulously cared for. Her only flaws are cosmetic – she is an absolute pleasure to sail. Come give her a try! Learn more about this listing on Facebook Marketplace: https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/3232870483532730/

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1981 Wilderness 40