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MercyfulBait · 09-06-2018, 14:24

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...611865211.html

Free 32' Trojan in the Portland, OR area. Needs work, but all original apparently.

jefjo · 10-06-2018, 04:35

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Originally Posted by 406Columbia

Seems like a whole lot of boat for not much money, love the long keel but goodness that is an ugly boat.

Hahahahaha!! Diff'rent strokes!

jefjo · 10-06-2018, 04:53

Went to look at an Ericson 31 yesterday. Shes listed at $1500, and has a major oil leak stated in the listing. In addition my findings are; Bearing/ shims needed in box steering mechanism. In that same area, there is some sort of spray foam repair that was done by the previous owner that this one says he didn't know about. What I see there is some bad repairs to holes with regular plywood and spray foam. Both hatches need (imo) replacing as they do not shut tight and are missing parts. Portlights are not in the best shape. Grab rails and cleats were recently rebeded (correctly or not) recently and all the hardware is wrong/ different lengths. Recent headliner installed incorrectly. (but that doesn't really matter since the grab rail hardware will eventually poke through due to it being too long) The head... smells SOOOO bad! I had to open hatches and let the breeze blow through to be able to look around in the forward berth. Personally I would replace all the hoses, pumps at a minimum, or new head altogether. You wouldn't be able to be below decks on a hot July night otherwise.Electrical systems could use updating/ upgrading. Decks are all solid. Standing rigging looks passable. I didn't check the sails. Gel coat needs a lot of attention, and the repairs made to the hull with calking (?) would need to be fixed the right way. Her overall condition, imo, is good and worth the asking price. I may make my offer, but the owner is in a rush and I don't rush buy anything. Sorry no video! Next boat I promise!

jefjo · 10-06-2018, 04:54

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Originally Posted by MercyfulBait

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...611865211.html

Free 32' Trojan in the Portland, OR area. Needs work, but all original apparently.

Power boat.

jefjo · 10-06-2018, 04:54

Sweeeeet!!!

https://syracuse.craigslist.org/boa/...610174059.html

jefjo · 10-06-2018, 05:07

"reasonable offers". Shes a 40' mamoth. Who's buying boats this large anymore?

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/...608609213.html

john61ct · 10-06-2018, 05:11

Old school wood construction though right?

jefjo · 10-06-2018, 05:39

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Originally Posted by john61ct

Old school wood construction though right?

Yes sir! Don't be scared.

john61ct · 10-06-2018, 05:57

Oh I am, most people would say I'm foolhardy in my current life situation to consider sailing at all.

I definitely have neither the skills nor the money to maintain a wooden boat, especially one with a cheap purchase price.

Maybe after finding I can do so with a classic plastic, improved finances and skillset I'd take on learning woodworking as "the next level" if I fall in love with an old wood boat.

406Columbia · 10-06-2018, 06:28

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Originally Posted by jefjo

"reasonable offers". Shes a 40' mamoth. Who's buying boats this large anymore?

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/...608609213.html

good grief, that's a lot of boat. Like the lines though

**Don C L** · 10-06-2018, 07:28

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Originally Posted by 406Columbia

good grief, that's a lot of boat. Like the lines though

That could be a good deal for someone, especially in shallow water:
Pearson 40

jefjo · 10-06-2018, 07:49

I asked the Pearson owner if they could give me a ball park of what kind of $$ they are looking for. Could be a good deal, could be way out of line. I hate when they put the $1 in the listing.

jefjo · 10-06-2018, 07:54

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Originally Posted by john61ct

Oh I am, most people would say I'm foolhardy in my current life situation to consider sailing at all.

I definitely have neither the skills nor the money to maintain a wooden boat, especially one with a cheap purchase price.

Maybe after finding I can do so with a classic plastic, improved finances and skillset I'd take on learning woodworking as "the next level" if I fall in love with an old wood boat.

That one is priced pretty well. You don't have to be a shipwright to own a wood boat either. Tech has come a LONG way! Matter of fact the market for traditional built boats seems to be growing, and that's great for wood boat owners! The more the market grows, the better the tech, the cheaper the cost to own. Even a fiberglass boat will go to **** if it's not kept up.