1984 Endeavour 33

Name: Stephen & Carol Glick boatsri@cyberzone.net
Boat Name: MOBY
Year: 1984
Size: sloop
Date Purchased:1998

Boat History:
Jane and Clifton Nelson, Annadale, VA. Years owned unknown. Vessel was purchased in Annapolis, MD. reviously named "Ariel". She had been somewhat neglected and took approximately four months of work to restore to her current "almost Bristol" condition.

Experience:

Stephen:
Began sailing experience in college-in the 60's-and has been on the water ever since. In additon to a number of smaller vessels, has owned an Islander 32 and a Pacific Seacraft Dana. Has made the ICW trip once from Ft. Lauderdale to New Jersey, Done some California coastal cruising, a couple of weeks in the Florida Keys, and the remainder of sailing in New England. Gave up racing in after college and is stricly into relaxed cruising.

Carol:
Began sailing on the Dana and has become a great crew and accomplished helmsperson (although still a little nervous anchoring and docking). Talking with her, one could not imagine she has only been at this game for about 9 years.

Boat Review/Upgrades:
She sails beautifully and faster than I expected. Interior space is exceptional for a boat her size and we are very comfortable both on deck and below. She goes to windward quite well and I'm sure she'll be better next year with her new sails. I was interested in reading the reviews from others, and saw many familiar problems. While searching for the boat, I found one in Mystic, CT (Eveningstar) with the cracked deck problems, and I also have the rudder vibration and "clunk", but only on a broad reach, with a rolling sea, on either tack.

I will be investigating the post bearings and straps when she is hauled next month. The steering has been reconditioned and tuned, so I doubt that is the problem. It does not occur under power and is really not much but a small annoyance. The worst and most annoying problem on the boat is the aengine exhaust being teid into the cockpit drain hose. Under certain conditions and when the engine is started, fumes fill the after end of the cockpit. Why this was configured this way is anyone's guess, but mine will be rerouted this winter.

So, after about 400 miles under the keel this summer, we can say we are pleased and proud to own her. Having been over every inch during her restoration I am confident of her construction and seaworthiness. Enough said. And, thanks for the site! We're glad to be here!