FREE, or close to free!

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by jefjo

https://newlondon.craigslist.org/boa...476647137.html

The Columbia 36 I'd be lukewarm on since it potentially suffers from the same problem the 28 that lost its keel recently had (I think.) It would have to have had the keel bolts replaced for me to think more highly of it. Those are old bolts and down deep in the stub, so may not have been checked.

[jefjo]

I'd like to use "sailboatlistings. com" but the fact that they don't limit the amount of time a posting can be up, or let you filter by date is so annoying!!! anyone have other listing sites that work well? Sailingtexas. com?

[406Columbia]

Check out this clean little boat in southern Ca, she's actually appears to be in really good shape.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lg...487182287.html

[406Columbia]

I am not a Catalina kinda guy but will get someone on the water.

https://ventura.craigslist.org/boa/d...496280625.html

[406Columbia]

Okay last one for today.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...505334050.html

[406Columbia]

39 foot C&C Landfall for ten bucks.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/...513611431.html

I hope someone has jumped on the beautiful Pearson Triton posted a few pages back, such a wonderful little boat.

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by 406Columbia

Check out this clean little boat in southern Ca, she's actually appears to be in really good shape.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lg...487182287.html

The Cal 28 is also a good choice! (That’s the 25.)

[hamburking]

Originally Posted by 406Columbia

Check out this clean little boat in southern Ca, she's actually appears to be in really good shape.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lg...487182287.html

I owned and sailed one of these...and it was an excellent boat. The only surprise was that it sailed much faster than I expected. A very fast boat. And yes, I paid $1,000 for it, sight unseen. Money well spent. It was great.

And of course the famous couple Dave and JaJa sailed one of these around the world. Dave started out on his own, but had a wife and three kids along the way. Yes, one was actually born on the boat while at sea. Same boat.

[406Columbia]

Originally Posted by hamburking

I owned and sailed one of these...and it was an excellent boat. The only surprise was that it sailed much faster than I expected. A very fast boat. And yes, I paid $1,000 for it, sight unseen. Money well spent. It was great.

And of course the famous couple Dave and JaJa sailed one of these around the world. Dave started out on his own, but had a wife and three kids along the way. Yes, one was actually born on the boat while at sea. Same boat.

Cool old boat.

[406Columbia]

Originally Posted by Don C L

The Cal 28 is also a good choice! (That’s the 25.)

You know one can find a decent old boat without breaking the bank.

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by 406Columbia

39 foot C&C Landfall for ten bucks.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/...513611431.html

I hope someone has jumped on the beautiful Pearson Triton posted a few pages back, such a wonderful little boat.

Time, tools, some DIY experience and enthusiasm, free space to store it, a good line on parts and equipment at decent prices, and some money, but more importantly, a dream, are what are needed to bring any old boat back to life.

[jefjo]

Hunter 27. This one looks like it's in excellent shape!!

https://newlondon.craigslist.org/boa...516898005.html

[hamburking]

ANOTHER Cal 25 for sale cheap: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sailboat/cor...ationFlag=true

$1,700 cdn = almost free USD
Located Cornwall, Ontario Canada...that's a little east of Lake Ontario on the St Lawrence River.

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by Don C L

Time, tools, some DIY experience and enthusiasm, free space to store it, a good line on parts and equipment at decent prices, and some money, but more importantly, a dream, are what are needed to bring any old boat back to life.

Actually I should amend that, a friend or two or three to help with turning a wrench or lifting a mast, or just to bounce ideas off of, or to enjoy the successes with, help a lot too...
and a supportive family!

Now as to which boats are "worth it" that is not just a matter of taste, but the purpose for the boat. If I had been planning to sail to Hawaii I would have leaned more toward something like a Cal 28... going up the coast bashing to windward... probably a Columbia 38 deep keel version....

[406Columbia]

https://keys.craigslist.org/boa/d/29...456238485.html

"For sale Classic 1966 29 ft Columbia sail boat
newer yanmar diesel engine 30 original hours.
light storm rash
Boat has been on the dry for years, interior stripped for new floorplan
mast and rigging removed but included.
not sure on codition of sails as they have been stored for years
No Trailer but we can help witih transport to your yard as boat will need some work before launching,
No
time wasters this is a project with a lot of potential but its not for everyone, Boat fell off its trailer during the storm and leaned against a tree".