Want To Buy: Fast Cruising Mullti "On the Cheap"

[Mischief_Inc]

Guys,

Doing a "little" boat shopping, & could use some help. I’m after a multihull. Specifically one with some degree of performance, even if that means turboing her by say, adding a sprit & Code 0’s. Racing type Code 0’s, with lots of luff tension for upwind work. Or, um, adding a wing mast, if she’s a fast enough hull to warrant such an investment. Even if that means adding 5’ to her sterns.

In a cat, this pans out to something over 30’, that’ll handle 1t - 1 1/2t of payload (more’s better). But not a Gemini. And in a tri, something 35’ or over, with the same payload capability. Which pretty much rules out most Farriers. The small ones anyway.

My budget is $75k or so. Less would be better, but I’ll entertain boats up to the $100k mark. And the more fitted out for cruising they are the better: Solid rig, & sails, AP, ground tackle, radar, & nav gear & charts.

Oh, & within the lower 48 is best. But I’ll entertain most of N. America, & the Caribbean too.

Also, I’ll go out on a limb, & say that if you know of a boat that’s 75% done. Meaning most of the hull & structural bits, but for the paint. But needing an interior, rig, etc. Then I’d love a link so that I could take a peek. I’m more than handy with tools. Just don’t want to spend ages building, as opposed to sailing.

Turnkey rocks… but for the right price, you never know unless you ask/look. Since I’m an irrepressible tinkerer anyway, & as I said, I’m more than up for turboing a "stock" boat… over a span time, given the right price.

Thanks!!!

PS: Foam core trumps plywood given my druthers. And a FAST 40'+ Mono that planes easily might work too. Maybe. Fast as in Farr 40/J 120 Polars or better. And regardless of hulls 50' is the top end length wise (13m or less is better); cost of upkeep & all that.

[multihuler]

Condor 40, there is one in Kentucky lake cheap

[PhiSig1071]

Originally Posted by multihuler

Condor 40, there is one in Kentucky lake cheap

How are the Condors for cruising?

Also, might want to check this one out if it's still for sale:

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...-a-139334.html

[multihuler]

Condors have two huge berths and nothing is faster, bang for the buck.

[smj]

http://www.catamaransite.com/woods-m...or-sale-1.html


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[mikereed100]

At your budget you may be better off looking for a trimaran. Searunners are an excellent choice and can still be found in good shape in your price range.

[Mischief_Inc]

That Woods catamaran has a lot of nice features, but sadly beauty ain't one of them. And you gotta' love your boat, since, to borrow a line from a movie. "Don't marry an ugly woman, it'll take the life right out of you".

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

How are the Condors for cruising?

Also, might want to check this one out if it's still for sale:

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...-a-139334.html

Yes…HOT SAUCE is what came to my mind when I read the OP's interest in speed and budget.

The owner of Hot Sauce dropped the price to $39K recently (see the linked thread above), as I recall.

[Mischief_Inc]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

Yes…HOT SAUCE is what came to my mind when I read the OP's interest in speed and budget.

The owner of Hot Sauce dropped the price to $39K recently (see the linked thread above), as I recall.

Sent him a PM, waiting to hear back.

[Lance Reynolds]

Good luck Mischief but remember cheap means really more to spend.
I am selling an excellant condition 39 ft Performance Cruising Cat built to last from Stripped Western Red Cedar and West system epoxy inside and out.
My Pescott Whitehaven 11.7m is sleek from all angles and yet is a comfortable (full head room )cruiser.
I am asking $170k US but nothing to spend .
This boat will get you there in comfort and speed.
Located In Thailand a great starting and stopping piunt for any cruiser.

[doug45]

I have a beneteau blue II or sale at 85k

[geoleo]

I smell something that comes from a bull. ...........and it is not beef.