Want To Buy: Looking for a liveaboard/extended cruiser

[Rsmith3]

Hello all,

I'm currently in the market for a boat between 32-36 ft that has been somewhat outfitted as a liveaboard or extended cruiser. I have been concentrating on Catalina Yachts but am open for any suggestions. I like the Catalina because of the wide beam and spacious interior. I live on the Alabama Gulf Coast (Orange Beach area). That is where the boat will be docked. My intentions are to sail and stay on the vessel during holidays and weekends with my family. I do plan on sailing the Keys and Bahamas. I'm interested in shallow draft vessels for this reason. Upon retirement, I will be selling the home and becoming liveaboards. My budget is 40,000 and under. There was recently one sold on here for 36,000 that I hate I missed! I would prefer to purchase something relatively close to my homeport but am willing to travel some and bring back via the ICW. I am new to sailing but am ready to jump in with both feet. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[Steadman Uhlich]

My suggestion: go to SailboatListings.com and search the listings in the category for "Catalina" (look for the brand names at the top menu).

It is a site with For Sale By Owner listings.

Also, another FSBO site is "SailingTexas.com" and it is not limited to boats in Texas. While mostly smaller boats, there are also listings for cruisers and Catalinas.

Good luck,

[maxingout]

Good luck on your search.

32 to 37 feet used to be considered a great size for a cruising yacht when I lived in the Caribbean more than thirty years ago. Lots of older yachts make good cruising vessels.

[doug45]

I have a Gemini 3000 1988 30ft for sale at $30,000 fully upgrade same as a 105 in panama city beach, fl contact for more info 337 523 6123

[doug45]

My boat has a 11" draft

[kennyarmes]

I pm you


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[alibaba.e]

Originally Posted by Rsmith3

Hello all,

I'm currently in the market for a boat between 32-36 ft that has been somewhat outfitted as a liveaboard or extended cruiser. I have been concentrating on Catalina Yachts but am open for any suggestions. I like the Catalina because of the wide beam and spacious interior. I live on the Alabama Gulf Coast (Orange Beach area). That is where the boat will be docked. My intentions are to sail and stay on the vessel during holidays and weekends with my family. I do plan on sailing the Keys and Bahamas. I'm interested in shallow draft vessels for this reason. Upon retirement, I will be selling the home and becoming liveaboards. My budget is 40,000 and under. There was recently one sold on here for 36,000 that I hate I missed! I would prefer to purchase something relatively close to my homeport but am willing to travel some and bring back via the ICW. I am new to sailing but am ready to jump in with both feet. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I have a 42 ft Morgan with lots of blue water experience for $40,000 in great shape and a excellent for live aboard. New sails, radar , Vhf and SSS propane stove and heaters, sleeps up to 10, new sails, fridge and freezer, large aft captains cabin with head and shower, forward state room with head, large galley, auto pilot and wind vane and much more. alengst@gmail.com


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[rakki77]

Check this out

Cheoy Lee Offshore 38 49 000€

Located in Martinique

https://www.facebook.com/CheoyLee38/

[Caribsailors]

I have a nice 1985 Beneteau First 38 currently located in the Rio Dulce. I have had her for 13 years and have configured her to single hand from the cockpit.
I do have photos on this site of upgrades over the years.
I have relocated to the PNW and don't want to relocated her here
Have a look and let me know if your thoughts.

Cheers

Caribsailor

[carlosproa]

I have a 1979 CAL39MKII in Miami Fl for $20K

Currently have an offer from a neighbor boater who lost his mas and it happens to be the same size as mine. He wants the mast and rigging, the diesel engine and transmission, and the deck hardware. I hate to sale this great boat for parts. The boat is almost cruise ready, requiring a bottom paint, change of stuffing box, and replace six bearings in the furler. Then you are good to go.
The expensive stuff is the haul out and bottom paint about $3k to $5K if the boat yard does it. The rest is cheap. The bearings are $500, and the packing and hose ifor the stuffing box is less than $100.

Look for the boat in miami craiglist

1979 CAL 39 MKII SAILBOAT FOR SALE

Let me know if you want to see it. I have a movie I made about a month ago is in youtube and i cans send you the link

[jmo2011]

R u still looking for a boat?

[Lynnfairwind]

HI, My husband and I met sailing in Mexico, then wanted to do the Great Loop and East Coast so our monahull with a 6' draft was not suitable. We found the Catalac 10M - 34' a perfect boat. You can get tons of info on the catamaransite about Catalac boats which are heavy duty and Built in the UK. Our boat is named Felix - and she is for sale in Charleston, SC. There is also an 8 and 9 meter which are smaller and less expensive.
We have been living aboard and cruising for over 25 years, (the last 8 aboard Felix) only now cruising in Europe. Good luck with your search. Felix the Cat

[kjbiceman]

Hi, I have a Whitby 42 Ketch that I was living on and need to sell had it for sale at 90K but would take 55K. She is in great shape and worth the 90K. send me you email or call me. I live in Panama City Beach and the boat is in Houston. I would be happy to help you sail her to Orange beach.

Ken B.
kburkemper@yahoo.com
405-850-9242