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flobro · 09-07-2009, 04:06

we are looking for a cruising cat around 40 ft (or bigger), ideally from a liveaboard owner. the more equipped for independence the better. ok to be a few years old, but no major repairs please. we are very flexible about the location, so any offers will be appreciated. you can contact us directly by mail: orleyflo@gmx.at ( orleyflo@gmx.at ).
looking forward to receiving tipps or offers from anywhere (-:
flo & nina

**sandy daugherty** · 09-07-2009, 05:50

I'm afraid you will be disappointed. I just looked through the list at Yachtworld.com and your choices are very limited to boats smaller than 38 feet, or more than twenty years old. A well maintained twenty year old boat will be out of your price range.

These difficult economic times have not had more than ten of fifteen percent impact on cruising catamaran prices.

Soooo: Go smaller and go sooner!

flobro · 09-07-2009, 06:29

hey sandy,

thanks a lo for your reply. i went through yachtworld and other listings as well and i think your are basically right.
but - there are for example a lot of prout snowgoose 37 around, and i think there is a chance to find one from the late 80ies that is in good shape and well equipped. it is a little small but should be enough for us and has a very good reputation.

please let me know if you think that i am wrong about this.

multihullsailor6 · 09-07-2009, 12:13

Hi flobro,

Here is some information and pictures of a 40' Woods catamaran, built in 1994 and lying Cape Town well within your budget:

Legacy Yacht Sales - Woods 40 catamaran for sale

Regards from sunny Cape Town
Roger

flobro · 10-07-2009, 00:51

thanks roger, looks very interesting! just sent the broker a mail. let`s see....

multihullsailor6 · 11-07-2009, 07:57

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Originally Posted by flobro

thanks roger, looks very interesting! just sent the broker a mail. let`s see....

Hi flobro,

Just to let you know that bue Woods 40 is also listed with two other brokers, one with an asking prize of ZAR 875.000 so I'm sure there is room for some hard bargaining.

Another Woods 40, though with an asking price of ZAR 1.500.000, can be found at
Rhea 40 yacht David Abromowitz Yacht Brokers.
Have seen this cat from the outside, looks well cared for, with a recent overhaul to one engine (know it because she came in to be hauled out and I talked a bit with the owner).

Thought you might be interested to compare the two.

Regards
Roger

**sandy daugherty** · 11-07-2009, 14:34

A custom, plans-built or one-off boat may very well suit your needs, FLOBRO, and be within your budget. But in no case, production boat or otherwise, should you consider a boat without a survey, from a surveyor YOU pick, (not the broker's suggestion) who speaks your language, will go up the mast to inspect the rigging, and can evaluate the model of engines installed beyond just starting them up and listening to them!

An older Prout that has been truly well maintained (after 25 years, everything will have been replaced) won't be cheap!

flobro · 13-07-2009, 11:20

hey guys,

you are right it is not easy with our budget, but there are definitely some around, i am looking hard....
do you mind having a look at this one and let me know what you think?

Polycoque Caraibe Used yacht for sale Port Napoleon, South of France â‚¬95,000 Tax Paid, Used Boats for sale, Used yacht for sale, Second Hand Boats and yacht for sale, Ancasta International boat sales

thanks,
flo

**JusDreaming** · 13-07-2009, 12:21

here is a boat that I know about 1995 Lagoon Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com I know why it is for sale etc etc send me a PM if you are interested

flobro · 01-08-2009, 12:03

hi denny and diane,

sorry for not replying to you, we were in italy and france for awhile looking at boats. thanks for your tip, i will check it out!!!!

flo

George Wade · 01-08-2009, 13:20

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Originally Posted by flobro

hi denny and diane, Sorry for not replying to you, we were in italy and france for awhile looking at boats. thanks for your tip, i will check it out!!!! flo

Need to travel with iPhone, iTouch or Android... Not to be a slave but to answer the Cruising Mail...

flobro · 01-08-2009, 16:14

to me it is freedom NOT having to bring a communication tool aside from my cellphone. call it old fashioned but i will leep it that way.......

flobro · 04-09-2009, 07:43

hello all,
we finally found a great boat. fountaine pajot tobago 35 1996 for a bit under 100.000 euro by private german seller, located in guatemala, very well maintained and equipped.
thanks for a all advices.
flo