GREAT BEAR had been "brought back" over the past year and was in good to very good condition except for some of the balsa core in her deck, cabin trunk top and cockpit. She had been thoroughly cleaned out and most of her interior and exterior finishes had been improved or redone. Her stowage lockers had been painted out wherever accessible. She was rewired and replumbed, all new materials were of good quality and were marine grade. Current applicable recommended standards of NFPA 302 and ABYC had been followed where practicable. The work was well done.

The design and construction of this vessel lend her well to day sailing and coastal cruising. She should also be suitable for limited offshore cruising, such as between New England and Nova Scotia, during the normal sailing season for the waters she transits. If handled with the skill and knowledge and prudence that common seamanship requires, and if equipped appropriately for her intended usage, and if maintained properly and well, she should be a safe and sound vessel.

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