1982 Hooks Marine Hooks-Kelly Custom 34

ENGINE ONE YEAR OLD!!! ONE OF A KIND!!! Designed by Bruce Kelly, who designed the Endeavor, Mirage and Lindenberg . She was manufactured by Hooks Yachts in St. Petersburg, Florida. The fourth of only 7 made, each individually customized for the purchaser. This boat was finished by master carpenters and it shows in the details. The original owner was a diesel mechanic by trade and customized the vessel for easy owner maintenance as well as classic beauty. Island Hopper is made for off shore voyages and is certified for Category 1 races by the West Florida PHRF organization. This is what is called a “stick built” vessel in that the cabinets and furniture are a structural part of the vessel, making it very stiff. There is no need for a liner so there is access to all chain plates, hoses, wiring and plumbing on the boat. The hull is solid fiberglass with an encapsulated keel. Should the keel be holed by an object, the water cannot get beyond the keel. The mast is keel stepped. The deck is closed cell foam sandwiched between layers of fiberglass, almost 2 inches thick. No worry about water intrusion turning your deck into sawdust! All portals are through-bolted. The entire length of the cabin sole is removable for access to the bilges and area beneath the head. All wiring along the cabin is through PVC piping inside the cabinets. Island Hopper has had only two owners, each for nearly 22 years, who have taken loving care to maintain and upgrade her through the years. She has been actively raced in the cruising division and multiple times has received one of the trophies for Boat of the Year in the Tampa Bay region and Boat of the Year for Dunedin Boat Club. She is still being actively sailed and cruised and usually has about 1200nm under her keel per year. All Forespar Marelon seacockS on through hulls function easily. As Island Hopper is frequently used, EVERYTHING FUNCTIONS! j 13FT LOA 34 I 40FT 27FT WATERLINE P 36FT 11.8FT BEAM E 13FT DRAFT 4FT 9IN DISPLACEMENT 16,000 BALLAST 4,800

Equipment: Rebuilt Yanmar 3 cylinder HMF30 installed Feb. of “24 along with new alternator, brushless starter, two new fuel pumps, water pump and exhaust elbow.

What is a rebuilt engine? It is basically a brand new engine in its original casing. In this particular engine, the only thing original is the crank shaft. All pistons, cylinders head gaskets, ejectors etc. are band new.

Bottom painted May 2024 with replacement of the shaft strut assembly and cutlass bearing.

100 watt solar panel powers refrigeration, 30 watt powers house battery. One starting battery and two AGM batteries, all of which were replaced within the last 18 months. Trickle charger. Isotherm cold plate smart frig which is designed for sailboats, conserving your battery.

Profurl roller furling with 135% and 110% head sails. Main 5 years old and has lazy jacks. All sails in good condition.

Lewmar traveler. Garhauer block and tackle for the main has 6:1 purchase.

Depth finder

Raymarine ST60 wind instrument

VHF radio with RAM mike for cockpit.

Portable hand held VHF

Garmin Echomap 74sv chartplotter

Galvonic isolator

LED lights throughout cabin

7 opening ports with screens 2 overhead hatches with screens Companionway screen

Jabsco marine head with all hoses replaced in 2024 15 gallon holding tank.

Spare alternator, starter, water pump and fuel pump

18gallon fuel tank with algae x fuel polisher 80 gallons of water in two 40 gallon baffled tanks that work in unison.

Wind scoop and boom shade for when at anchor Companionway air conditioner for at the dock. NO STORM DAMAGE FROM ANY STORMS!!

Meticulous records, receipts, kept through the second ownership. Too many extras to mention. All tools, docking lines, fenders, monogrammed towels, dishware, pots and pans stay with her. After nearly 60 years of sailing, this is the end of an era for us. Time for her to go island hopping with a new generation!

Registered antique–registration $5 per year

Slip at Island Estates conveys with boat if desired