A 16' Seabreeze Sloop
Manufactured in 1984 by
Luger Industries, Inc. of Minnesota

James Pattillo, Captain

"2nd chance at life,
       2nd chance at walking,
            2nd chance at marriage,
  bought a neglected boat and named her           
                       2nd Chance."

I bought a 1984 Seabreeze 16 that was sitting on a lake front canal lot for three years. It had weeds growing all over it.

The property and boat were in Winter Haven, Florida, and just went through three Hurricanes. The property flooded forcing the trailer under water.

Sadly, the owner passed away because of the storm, and the relatives wanted to sell everything on the property.

I was fortunate to be assistant to the Realtor, and asked to be notified if they wanted to sell the boat. I never had a boat but was always intrigued about sailing. They called me & I now have my first boat.

I scrubbed and cleaned for two days and it looks like new!. So far everything is ok and in working condition.

By the way, the price that was offered me for boat trailer and extras:  $100.00.


James Pattillo - Nov 2004

Photos of "2nd Chance" taken during her first sail
(and after a thorough cleaning)

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Copyright 2005  -  James Pattillo
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