1978 Endeavour 43


Name: Gerry and Bonnie Tootle epiphanysails@aol.com
Boat Name: Epiphany (formerly SouthernEse)
Year: 1978
Hull: 104
Size: 43' sloop, center cockpit
Date Purchased: 2001

Boat History:

Experience:
40 years sailing experience; 25 years sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, 15 years sailboat racing experience.

Boat Review/Upgrades:
Great layout for live aboard. Purchased her for the hull and have a 95% complete refit. I mean REFIT. Chainplates, standing rigging, mast, sails, engine, generator, just to mention a few. Great sailing boat. Took two waves over the bimini off Dominican Republic, water 6 inches deep in the cockpit, and she did what she was supposed to do. Takes a little wind to get her going,(10 knots} but after that all she wants to do is go. Had a 9 plus knot day with the spinnaker off the Cacois. Will chat with anyone regarding any of the projects on the refit.