Pssst: Want to Buy a Gowanus Canal Sailboat on Craigslist?

Normally, we don't post things offered up for sale on Craigslist, but when the thing in question is a sailboat that's been docked on the Gowanus for a while between the Carroll and Union Street bridges, why not? It can be yours for only $22K:

'82 Irwin Citation 31' - Great Condition - Now For Sale - $22000

I bought this boat just over a year ago and have hardly used it. I love it and don't want to sell but I just can't afford it anymore. It's a 1982 31' Irwin Citation and it's called Fat Cat. The sails, lines, deck gear are all in good condition. The interior is also in great shape with teak flooring, double burner stove/ oven/ toilet. The engine is 15hp yanmar and runs but could use a tune up. This boat sleeps five comfortably.

The boat is currently docked in the Gowanus Canal and it's the only one there. You can see it best from the Union Street Bridge on Union between Bond & Nevins in Carrol Gardens.

It always warms our heart to see the Fat Cat there, especially at the holidays when it sports lights. We'll miss it.