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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

26-03-2015, 11:02

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Purchasing boat with broken mast

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Posted By Island Time O25

Re: Purchasing boat with broken mast

Totally agree. As someone who took on such a boat back when I believe I can speak from experience if not from authority. In my case the seller last asking price was $400 (down from $1,100 advertised...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

24-03-2015, 08:09

Replies: 35

Purchasing boat with broken mast

Views: 10,538

Posted By Island Time O25

Re: Purchasing boat with broken mast

If your ultimate goal is to do day sails only this apporach is the best. If the goal is to do more distant sailing and to learn boat systems, etc than buying something in semi-decent shape and...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

20-03-2015, 09:47

Replies: 35

Purchasing boat with broken mast

Views: 10,538

Posted By Island Time O25

Re: Purchasing boat with broken mast

Between Maine and RI there are dozens of large boatyards with significant junk sections. What I did notice however is that if they perceive you as a mark they will definitely try to gouge you. If...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

20-03-2015, 09:40

Replies: 35

Purchasing boat with broken mast

Views: 10,538

Posted By Island Time O25

Re: Purchasing boat with broken mast

I live in the world where used masts are bargained for $1,500-2,000, often including booms and all standing rigging. Last time I was offered a mast for that price was few years ago (2012?) in RI at...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

19-03-2015, 21:19

Replies: 35

Purchasing boat with broken mast

Views: 10,538

Posted By Island Time O25

Re: Purchasing boat with broken mast

And my $5K estimate was very liberal. Most likely around $1.5-2K plus the cost of a haul.

One other thing. Why in the world would you get a new mast for a 30+ year old Morgan? This type of...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

19-03-2015, 12:40

Replies: 35

Purchasing boat with broken mast

Views: 10,538

Posted By Island Time O25

Re: Purchasing boat with broken mast

A used mast with rigging will run you well under $5K if you shop around but may be as much to transport unless you find one nearby. Doesn't make any economic sense to be getting a new mast and...

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