1983 Vindo Vindo 45 Sloop

Vindo is a well-known, reputable Swedish builder of quality sailing yachts. Over the last century, the Vindo line of vessels has developed a reputation for impeccable joinery and excellent design, therefore this vessel comes with high pedigree. Thousands of Vindos were built in Sweden by expert craftsmen in the Scandinavian tradition of excellence.The combination of the GRP hull and fine quality teak and mahogany structures elevated Vindo yachts to high stature and put their vessels in strong demand. This Vindo 34 was orginally a racing boat however the new owner with his highly impressive craftsmanship skills has transformed it to a high performance sailing sloop with impressive comfort and sailability - perfect for pleasure cruising.

Vindo is listed in Ferenc Mate's 'The World's Best Sailboats' as being just that ("The worksmanship is so precise that a violin maker couldn't improve on it", and this fine example of Swedish craftsmanship must be seen to be appreciated--her structural and aesthetic beauty are both readily apparent, notice in particular the European craftsmanship evident in the mahogany joinery below (Vindo is often compared to Hinckley). Full keel with cutaway forefoot, skeg hung rudder, vessel's in outstanding shape inside and out.

The new owners acquired her in 2013 and extensive work began, which include the following, but not limited to :

• Replaced teak cabin top with fiberglass 
• Replaced plywood cabin ceiling with wood
• Repaired and/or replaced beams
• Replace lights to LED
• New GPS Garmin 740 S/SMR
• New Amega hour meter
• New fresh water pump, aqua king
• Replaced raw water intake valve
• Repositioned scupper drains with bronze ball valves
• Replaced fuel/water filter
• Replace diesel deck seal
• New fuel tank level monitor
• New holding tank level monitor
• New Davits 
• New AC ball valve
• New SS shore power inlet
• New Dynaplate
• New hot water hose
• New Macerater pump
• New fuel valve shut off
• New Pro safe Galvanic Isolator
• New SS quick Nordic B3 series water heater
• New Magnum battery monitor
• New Magnum Energy remote panel
• New inverter breaker
• New fuel lift pump, etc.
• Rebuilt fuel injectors
• New custom Paneltronics
• Bought used Sailomat 601 self steering system, updated
• Corian galley and head
• Rebuilt alternator
• Sunbrella custom Canvas
• Mainsail cover
• Bimini top
• All covers replaced
• New suncover for Jib
• Replaced all interior foam and upholstery with fast dry foam and covers
• New Wilcox Crittenden Marine head
• New pressure water w/ hot and cold and new showers
• Sump pump
• Microwave
• Custom companionway steps with storage
• Increased size of ice box form 1.5 cubic ft to approx. 8 cubic ft.