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05-11-2012, 01:40
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cruiser
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Average Price For A Catamaran?
Hi, basically i'd love to own a catermaran, whenever im down with my dad i always see people sailing along in them and they look like lots of fun
Basically i don't know anything about them (im more of a kayak and canoe guy :L) how much am i looking at spending on a decent once and are there any points i need to look out for if i buy second hand?
cheers, Jared.
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05-11-2012, 02:02
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: gettin naughty on the beach in cornwall
Boat: 63 custom alloy sloop,macwester26,prout snowgoose 37 elite catamaran!
Posts: 10,594
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Re: average price for a catermaran?
expect to pay about the same as you would for a 3 bedroom house!
wharrams,might be more in your price range
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05-11-2012, 02:07
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cruiser
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Re: average price for a catermaran?
Yes they where what i was originally thinking of : thanks
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05-11-2012, 04:38
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Branched Oak Yacht Club, Wife is an Admiral in the Nebraska Navy
Boat: Clipper Marine 32 CC Aft Cabin Ketch
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A second hand Hobie Cat in Craig's List will hit you for about a grand. Most areas have an active Hobie club or group. These people would take you sailing I am pretty sure, so you could get your feet wet. These folks usually work off of sandy beaches, and shun docks and slips. Go introduce yourself and get involved. They do look like a lot of fun.
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08-11-2012, 16:41
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2011
Boat: WTB Lagoon or Leopard 38'-40'
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Re: average price for a catermaran?
This being a "cruiser's forum", I think it is reasonable that people here will think of cruising catmarans. If that's not your interest, please be more specific.
A cruising catamaran is literally a 3 bedroom home, and as previously mentioned costs as much or more as such, depending on age.
If you're looking for a sport catamaran, mention the size, style, price range, purpose, etc that you are interested in.
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08-11-2012, 17:36
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: NSW Australia
Boat: Traditional 30
Posts: 1,980
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Re: Average Price For A Catermaran?
From 1000 for an off the beach cat to 50k for a small cheap and "needs tlc" live aboard to 1 million. Its a very broad question.
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08-11-2012, 17:43
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Nanny State
Boat: 22' Westerly Nomad
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Re: Average Price For A Catermaran?
Yeah, but I heard you can just make your own for a lot less by welding 2 monohulls to an upper deck!
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08-11-2012, 17:55
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Spain and London
Boat: Corbin 39
Posts: 332
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Re: Average Price For A Catermaran?
You will need to supply a lot more info, size for a start would help!
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08-11-2012, 22:23
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2011
Boat: WTB Lagoon or Leopard 38'-40'
Posts: 1,271
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ozskipper
From 1000 for an off the beach cat to 50k for a small cheap and "needs tlc" live aboard to 1 million. Its a very broad question.
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Where is this 50k live aboard?? If it's a Wharram, I'll consider that a weekender
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08-11-2012, 22:51
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sydney
Boat: Egan 12.40, Carter 33, Seawind 24
Posts: 163
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Re: Average Price For A Catermaran?
When your buying a catamaran they're too expensive, when your selling one they're too cheap, in between is the average
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09-11-2012, 22:18
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Greece for now
Boat: Leopard 43
Posts: 22
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Re: Average Price For A Catermaran?
Your question is similar to "what is the average price of a car?" The answer is probably not very useful unless you get a lot more specific. Start with defining what you want to do, daysail race or cruise, weekends aboard,..., circumnavigate? Look at yachtworld.com or boat.com to see what's on the market. You will soon realize (unless you are a person of means) that you cannot yet afford what you want to do. Then the question will be how frugal you are willing to be for how long before you can afford what you want. During this period, your perception of what you want to do with the boat will evolve, and your targe price will too. Good luck!
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