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Posted by the Quiniff's August 1, 2022 Rebel 4179 was delivered to us at the Grand Rapids Nationals in July 1995. It is the Ultimate Race Model with some upgrades. The color is light gray hull and deck. We have three full suits of sails: 2001 Shores (used as club sails for years, very used), 2004 Shores (Jim’s regatta sails for many years, by now used, but not rags) and 2007 Vermont Sailing Partners (up until recently, used only for big regattas, still in very good shape despite their age). The cover is a fall 2008 Sailor’s Tailor full deck cover (never used in winter, starting to show it's age). The trailer is a May 1989 Nickels shorter tongue trailer (purchased with our first Nickels Rebel). The wheels and tires are from 2006 and my brother changed the bearings more recently than that. This boat has been heavily used over the years, to which I would be willing to bet that through it’s first 15 years at least, there was no Mark V that had anywhere near the actual time sailing that “Afterburner” had. As a result, the boat is anything but pristine. On the other hand, this boat has an impressive racing record and is still consistently winning races. Over the years, maintenance has been performed and equipment and parts replaced as needed (sheets, halyards, stays, etc.) and the boat is set to go. The boat was garaged every winter except for the last two so there is a two year old heavy duty tarp in pretty good condition. Additional gear includes compass, jib ratchets, aluminum Danforth style anchor (didn’t work that well, but met the then existing rule!) paddle, whisker pole, hoisting sling, several “spare" wheels and tires, bottle jack, Nickels light bar and all kinds of miscellaneous “stuff” that one accumulates from actively racing in a class since 1969. I am trying to be as forthright as possible. The boat has been somewhat neglected in recent years when it comes to cosmetics, but I believe a little elbow grease and TLC can remedy that. On the racing side, while this boat has been around the block many times (and quite successfully, I might add), it still has a lot of get up and go."A great boat for $4,000. If questions arise or you require information, Mark and Peggy Quiniff have asked that you email them at quiniff421@gmail.com or calling (847) 298-8936.
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