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For health reasons, this meticulously restored steel Gazelle is offered for sale ready for final completion. The hull and deck were built of Corten steel in Virginia in 1987. The boat was partially finished and sailed in the Bahamas for three years before returning to Virginia where the current owner bought her in 2004.  The boat was stripped out to bare steel and fully blasted inside and out. Three coats of Amerlock 400 high build epoxy were applied in alternating colors by airless spray followed by PSX700 topcoat on the topsides and deck. Three coats of Ameron ABC#3 antifouling in alternating colors were applied to the bottom. The interior was professionally spray foamed down to the waterline. The cabin sides are insulated with cork and painted. Ground tackle includes Quick Rider (Italy) electric windlass, Fortress FX37, 45 lb. Harbourfast (UK), 200' of 3/8" G4 chain, 200' of 5/16 G3 chain. Gypsy fits both chains. Ready for application of non-skid Ready for spray foaming