Want To Buy: 40 foot Catamaran for Family

[amiller]

My family of 4 is seeking a used catamaran for upcoming Caribbean adventures. Our ideal boat would be:

-about 40 feet or a little more
-3 or 4 cabins
-Ready to sail from a location in Florida or the Caribbean

We'll be shopping starting in May. Maybe there is previously used family boat out there that will fit our needs?

Thank you for any leads!

[Thumbs Up]

Thumbs Up is for sale

[BeOur3rd]

thumbs up got a listing? or pictures?

[Thumbs Up]

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...-a-163908.html

[davecalvert]

Originally Posted by amiller

My family of 4 is seeking a used catamaran for upcoming Caribbean adventures. Our ideal boat would be:

-about 40 feet or a little more
-3 or 4 cabins
-Ready to sail from a location in Florida or the Caribbean

We'll be shopping starting in May. Maybe there is previously used family boat out there that will fit our needs?

Thank you for any leads!

We have decided to sell our Fountain Pajot Belize 43 cat. This is located in Bahamas or Florida Keys, depending on the time of the year. It has the 4 cabin, 2 head layout that we wanted for friends and family. We have replaced about everything including new diesels and sails. Contact us personally if interested.

[Tom and Maje]

We have an older Leopard 40 which we love! My advice is to get your own broker.

Maje

[maxingout]

Good luck on your search.

Finding a cat is easy.

Finding an affordable one that is in good shape and ready to go is much harder.

[Jake Tanley]

Did you see this one a couple posts down in the Classifieds?

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ed-162649.html

[Tom and Maje]

Look for a Lepoard 40 called Tanget. Nice boat and loaded. PM me and I'll pass the owners contact info. 4 cabin 2 head

[amiller]

Originally Posted by maxingout

Finding a cat is easy.

Finding an affordable one that is in good shape and ready to go is much harder.

So I'm starting to realize! I did find one Privilege, awaiting details....

Originally Posted by Jake Tanley

Did you see this one a couple posts down in the Classifieds?

Originally Posted by Tom and Maje

Look for a Lepoard 40 called Tanget. Nice boat and loaded. PM me and I'll pass the owners contact info. 4 cabin 2 head

Thanks Jake, Tom, and Maje, I have seen that one and am in contact with the owners!

[Scout 30]

Can you provide your budget?

[amiller]

Originally Posted by Scout 30

Can you provide your budget?

Sure: $200-250k USD, with that number being the amount needed to have the boat actually functioning, safe, and ready to leave the dock with family aboard.

[Scout 30]

I went through 1,500 craigslist sailboat listings in FL & came up with these:

https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/5465973838.html
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bod/5513782097.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/5508075396.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/5425785552.html
https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/boa/5465416623.html

[amiller]

Thanks Scout, you're brilliant.

I'd checked the listings here.
I'd checked Yachtworld
I'd checked sailboatlistings.com
Craigslist?..... Doh, forgot that one!

Originally Posted by Scout 30

I went through 1,500 craigslist sailboat listings in FL & came up with these:

https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/5465973838.html
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bod/5513782097.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/5508075396.html
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/5425785552.html
https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/boa/5465416623.html

[Scout 30]

Originally Posted by amiller

Thanks Scout, you're brilliant.

I'd checked the listings here.
I'd checked Yachtworld
I'd checked sailboatlistings.com
Craigslist?..... Doh, forgot that one!

For cats in your price range craigslist is really a longshot but still worth checking out. Personally, I'd check out Yachtworld regularly. I think you'll find your best results there. Also, you might want to contact some of the charter companies like Moorings.