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XtaSea · 24-01-2021, 08:50

Looking to buy a 42'-54' bluewater cruiser. Fiberglass preferred, steel & aluminum ok. Fine with some refit & repair needs, however not looking for a major project boat. A big plus if it is located around the Mediterranean, but Europe and Caribbean are fine. Eventual goal is circumnavigation through South Pacific. <7' draft. Yanmar or Volvo Penta. Up to $100K for a project boat and up to $150K for a recently refitted cruiser.

I will note on this thread when the search ends.

AZ Parothead · 24-01-2021, 11:59

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Originally Posted by XtaSea

Looking to buy a 42'-54' bluewater cruiser. Fiberglass preferred, steel & aluminum ok. Fine with some refit & repair needs, however not looking for a major project boat. A big plus if it is located around the Mediterranean, but Europe and Caribbean are fine. Eventual goal is circumnavigation through South Pacific. <7' draft. Yanmar or Volvo Penta. Up to $100K for a project boat and up to $150K for a recently refitted cruiser.

I will note on this thread when the search ends.

Check our our Endeavour 40 on this site. Fully refit for 99k

XtaSea · 24-01-2021, 12:06

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Originally Posted by AZ Parothead

Check our our Endeavour 40 on this site. Fully refit for 99k

Thanks, it is a bit smaller than we need.

evm1024 · 24-01-2021, 12:13

https://www.gulfstar50.com/

Lots of good boats out there. Here is one.

No interest inthe boat, just know about her.

XtaSea · 24-01-2021, 12:17

Thanks, will look into it. Not too keen on non-white hulls, but keeping an open mind.

sailorboy1 · 24-01-2021, 12:23

42-54’ covers a lot different features

Get a buyer broker, tell hom what you want and let him search for.

XtaSea · 24-01-2021, 12:26

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Originally Posted by sailorboy1

42-54’ covers a lot different features

Get a buyer broker, tell hom what you want and let him search for.

I have already sent out the wish-list to a number of buyer's brokers. In parallel doing my part to speed up the search.

AiniA · 24-01-2021, 12:53

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I have already sent out the wish-list to a number of buyer's brokers. In parallel doing my part to speed up the search.

I would be inclined to find one really competent broker to act for me. Need to get someone with a lot of experience so they have the contacts and someone you can trust. They do exist.

Also 42 to 54' is a huge range wrt to displacement, size, and cost. Something over 50' for for price range is going to be tired. I would look 42 to 46'. Personally I would stay away from Volvo engines, parts are ridiculously priced and many are turbo-diesels which is an unnecessary complication. Yanmar or Beta would be good as would finding a boat that has been re-engined within recent years. In your price/size range a lot of boats will have older engine with significant hours on them.

XtaSea · 24-01-2021, 22:56

I have tried, and continuing to try the broker approach. Have also noticed good leads through by-owner mediums. Pursuing them in parallel.

Yanmar is my preference as well, and have already located an older design naturally aspirated new box in stock. So won't hesitate to re-power the boat if the situation calls for it. ($20-$30K depending on the install)

The age parameter has been a surprisingly evolving topic. After all the boats I have seen in person, I am now comfortable with a bluewater in the 1980s-1990s range, and a production boat in the 1998-2012 range.

The mast condition has been a deal breaker for some of the 1980s bluewaters I looked at. The corrosion has penetrated quite a bit and re-masting estimates came out around $40-$55K with a 3-5 month lead time.

**boatman61** · 25-01-2021, 03:35

https://uk.topboats.com/yachting/use.../freedom-45-cc

https://www.apolloduck.eu/boat/moody-44-for-sale/651122

https://www.apolloduck.eu/boat/ocean...or-sale/631279

https://www.apolloduck.eu/boat/grand...or-sale/638864

Something to flick through..

XtaSea · 25-01-2021, 04:03

Thanks boatman61. Sent an inquiry for the Moody. Will research the Freedom and Ocean Star as I haven't seen them before. Grand Soleil is a no-go due to the color and cockpit traveler.