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08-04-2018, 23:32
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Multnomah Channel
Boat: 1978 Cascade 27'
Posts: 20
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Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
So after months of research, scouring the internet, and being shown many boats that had bad problems not listed in the ad, I finally purchased the sailboat I will be living aboard come summer.
It's a 1979 Cascade 27' I picked up for $4,500, and it is already moored in a transferable slip in a liveaboard friendly marina. I am the 4th owner, and the original owner purchased the bare hull and built it up to fit his 6'2" frame which is great because I'm just over 6 feet. The v-berth is long enough for me to fully stretch out, and I can stand up straight in the cabin. For being a 27' boat it utilizes the space well, with a fully equipped galley including a built in refrigerator freezer and propane range with oven. The La Mer Dame came with a full set of sails in good condition, and has a 9hp, 1-cylinder Ferryman diesel inboard in working condition.
The previous owners have immaculate records and receipts in addition to tons of handwritten notes on the ins and outs of the on board systems and a somewhat recent marine survey that found no major issues besides a few small things that have been fixed already. They were simply a retired couple that didn't get out as much as they would like and wanted to see the boat get some use. Everything works, with the exception of possibly the on-demand water heater and a delaminated tiller handle.
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08-04-2018, 23:50
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: aboard, cruising in Australia
Boat: Sayer 46' Solent rig sloop
Posts: 28,400
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
It sounds like you've done well for yourself, friend. If you wok it right, you may still be friends with them years from now.
Ann
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Who scorns the calm has forgotten the storm.
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09-04-2018, 01:32
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2008
Location: cruising SW Pacific
Boat: Jon Sayer 1-off 46 ft fract rig sloop strip plank in W Red Cedar
Posts: 21,134
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
Well done mate! Looks like a nice boat, well looked after and attractive... and if no surprises emerge as you start to use her, a very good price IMO.
Enjoy!
Jim
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09-04-2018, 03:34
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Boat: Leopard 39
Posts: 860
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
Congratulations, you did well. You won't find many twenty-seven footers that afford 6'2" headroom and you bought the dream at such a low entry ticket, while keeping your eye on refit expenses. Best of luck in your new adventure!
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09-04-2018, 04:11
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,103
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
Nice looking boat, for its age, size, and price.
Have fun!
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09-04-2018, 04:56
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Virginia
Boat: B24
Posts: 785
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
Yeah... quite pleasing to the eye as well !!
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09-04-2018, 05:09
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 13
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
Congrats! Looks like it was an awesome deal!
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09-04-2018, 08:19
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Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 6,174
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
Now, THERE is a sensible man! Congrats from me too :-)!
TP
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09-04-2018, 08:36
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Anacortes WA U.S.A.
Boat: 34 American Tug
Posts: 36
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
I had the privilege of knowing Wade Cornwell, and later Hans Geerling. Good company, good people, and good boats.
Congratulations, seems you got a fantastic deal.
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09-04-2018, 08:50
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#11
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SC
Boat: None,build the one shown of glass, had many from 6' to 48'.
Posts: 10,208
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
Quote:
Originally Posted by MercyfulBait
So after months of research, scouring the internet, and being shown many boats that had bad problems not listed in the ad, I finally purchased the sailboat I will be living aboard come summer.
It's a 1979 Cascade 27' I picked up for $4,500, and it is already moored in a transferable slip in a liveaboard friendly marina. I am the 4th owner, and the original owner purchased the bare hull and built it up to fit his 6'2" frame which is great because I'm just over 6 feet. The v-berth is long enough for me to fully stretch out, and I can stand up straight in the cabin. For being a 27' boat it utilizes the space well, with a fully equipped galley including a built in refrigerator freezer and propane range with oven. The La Mer Dame came with a full set of sails in good condition, and has a 9hp, 1-cylinder Ferryman diesel inboard in working condition.
The previous owners have immaculate records and receipts in addition to tons of handwritten notes on the ins and outs of the on board systems and a somewhat recent marine survey that found no major issues besides a few small things that have been fixed already. They were simply a retired couple that didn't get out as much as they would like and wanted to see the boat get some use. Everything works, with the exception of possibly the on-demand water heater and a delaminated tiller handle.
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She looks nice, congratulations.
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09-04-2018, 08:57
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#12
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New York, New York
Boat: Dufour Safari 27'
Posts: 1,907
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
Congratulations. It looks pretty good. It also looks like the previous owner made some changes to the interior. I like it and in particular the headroom.
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09-04-2018, 09:03
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#13
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: New Port Richey, FL
Boat: 1984 Pearson 386
Posts: 155
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
Congratulations! Looking forward to reading about your adventures!
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09-04-2018, 09:15
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#14
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Hailing Minny, MN
Boat: Vancouver 27
Posts: 1,090
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
Looks like a very well thought-out layout for a 27'. I like the galley arrangement and the enclosed head! It's the little luxuries that count
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09-04-2018, 09:35
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#15
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 971
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Re: Bought my liveaboard sailboat today
Stongly built Canadian mouldings. Seems nicely finished too.
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