Footloose is a comfortable, spacious, sloop
This well-kept 1984 Watkins 29 masthead sloop, designed by Walter Scott for Watkins Yachts with a mind for the skinny waters of Florida and the near islands.
Her build gives you the confidence to cruise.
She sleeps two in the V-berth and options for 3 more in the cabin.
She is comfortable through a long weekend to include ample storage.
Cockpit comfortably seats six adults for a day of sailing
This well-kept 1984 Watkins 29 masthead sloop, designed by Walter Scott for Watkins Yachts with a mind for the skinny waters of Florida and the near islands.
Her build gives you the confidence to cruise.
She has a fin keel with a skegged rudder, making her a cruiser with a 4' shallow draft.
There were only 60 of these vessels produced.
Footloose is easy on the eyes, heavily built, and easy to sail.
She holds her own on race day in moderate winds
She has proven easy to single hand with all lines lead aft as well as a Raymarine autopilot.
There is a full saillocker giving you a great choice of headsail options (equipment for roller curler is also available).
Ground tackle is solid.
All sails and rigging are in good shape, the engine runs great, the lights all work, cushions, and canvas are in great shape.
Original alcohol stove is in place and functioning as well as the electric refrigerator.
Safety equipment includes Lifesling, full set of USCg standard life jackets, VHF radio with masthead mount antenna
Bottom paint professionally applied April 2023
Like any 40-year-old boat, some things could use some work.
That being said - You could sail it away today with no problems.
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