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[hamburking]

Bruce Roberts 36, steel sailboat, located in Iroquois Ontario (Canada). Asking $3000 (cdn) (about $2200 usd) with reasonable offers considered. Estate sale.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...earch%20Alerts

This could be the boat someone here has been waiting for.

Iroquois is located on the St Lawrence River. There are no locks between Iroquois and Lake Ontario. This opens the possibility of going to Oswego NY to enter the Erie Canal to the Hudson river ending in New York City and the Atlantic Ocean. Alternatively, the St Lawrence Seaway begins at Iroquois and leads east to the Atlantic Ocean.

From the ad:

I have for sale a 1982 Bruce Roberts design 36' sailboat ( Solitude ) it has a 11' beam a 5'4" Draught a all steel pilot house and includes all masts and all sails ( stay sail, jib, Genoa, main, mizzen main, spinnaker ). Blue prints and engineering drawings included. 2 anchors hydraulic steering gear and props- Manganese Bronze. The motor is a Nissan inboard 4 cylinder diesel 70 hp with a fixed galvanized 45 gallon tank. This boat sailed the great lakes and well finished for vessel type. Has full kitchen, bathroom, bunk and Captains bedrooms. Comes with a cradle. Was appraised in August 2019 at $24,000.00. Boat is in dry dock in Iroquois On and needs some cosmetic work and hull painted etc. With a bit of work this boat could be worth a lot more and sail for many more years. This is a estate sale and we are open to a decent offer. Motivated seller. First picture is of the boat back in the 80's and the other pictures are of it's present condition. Would be interested in a trade, what do you have to trade? Thanks.

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Looks incredible, I always wonder what the story is when something like this pops up.

https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/b...036237831.html

FREE BOAT - NEED GONE BY THIS WEEKEND 12/14 - 12/15


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36' Free Uniflite Double Cabin ( Free Boat) - $1 (Oceanside)
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condition: good
length overall (LOA): 36
make / manufacturer: Uniflite
model name / number: Double Cabin
propulsion type: power
year manufactured: 1972
FREE BOAT - NEED GPNE BY THIS WEEKEND 12/14 - 12/15

36' Uniflite Double Cabin Cruiser 1972


Boat Layout:

2 Bedrooms - Large Aft master bedroom with built in dresser - Forward V-berth Bedroom

2 Full Bathrooms with showers

Living room with Custom "L" Shape Bench with pullout sleep platform

Custom Bench sofa with storage and built in ice maker

Full Galley - see description below

Boat Engine:

Twin Gas MercCruiser Horizon 7.4L HO 380 EFI Engines

Cruise Speed: 18 Knots Top Speed: 29 Knots

Boat Description:

This vessel has had the good fortune of being continuously upgraded by its designer owner. No expense was spared throughout its 2005 complete refurbishing process. Complete new powerplant includes: all new MercCruiser Horizon 7.4L HO 380HP EFI engines, transmissions, new shafts, gauges and 21x22 four (4) blade props were installed to maximize speed and efficiency. New spare props were also purchased. Two 100 gallon fuel tanks, lines and fills

Totally new interior completed in 2005; includes new headliner, cushions, new custom drapes, carpeting and new wallpaper tastefully decorated throughout the entire interior. Both heads upgraded with solid surface shower walls. Live aboard mattress in aft cabin. Full Galley with Refrigerator/ Freezer, four (4) burner range with oven and vent, and seperate Microwave. 75 gal Water tank. AD house battery. Replaced rub rail in 2005. Also completed in 2005, Bottom stripped and has only one coat of paint. Navy blue sunbrella full Bimini with enclosure and aft railing canvas with tinted curtains.


Additional Equipment:

Bennett trim tabs.


Other information:

This 1972 shows a lot younger than she is and really has to be seen to be appreciated. I guarantee you will not find another Uniflite in as good condition on the market. Its excellent new electronic package and power plant makes it an extremely dependable, safe and seaworthy vessel for all types of cruising.



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[john61ct]

Sounds sketchy for sure.

Say I went down early in the morning, dollar in hand.

How could I assure myself I'm not buying a pandora's box / can of worms.

Title, registration

assurance against liens, debts to mechanic / professionals etc?

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by john61ct

Sounds sketchy for sure.

Say I went down early in the morning, dollar in hand.

How could I assure myself I'm not buying a pandora's box / can of worms.

Title, registration

assurance against liens, debts to mechanic / professionals etc?

a simple 15 minute USCG title search .

[john61ct]

I thought that only applied to federally documented boats?

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by john61ct

I thought that only applied to federally documented boats?

it has a title it can be searched . Just like a land title or car title.
Just on cars most people don't do a search.

[john61ct]

If the seller does not have a title, or other solid proof of ownership, I guess not worth pursuing?

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by john61ct

If the seller does not have a title, or other solid proof of ownership, I guess not worth pursuing?

there are many ways of doing things like that that don't require the title to be presented .

The hin and the registration numbers are direct ties to the title and owner.

This one sounds to me like they are about to be locked to the dock and thereby responsible for at least the next w months fees till the marina sells the boat.

Call the owners .

[newhaul]

Well this one must be saved .
I already have one .
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/b...037557163.html

[Island Time O25]

Originally Posted by newhaul

Well this one must be saved .
I already have one .
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/b...037557163.html

At $5K it is nowhere close to free. And considering it's 55 years old and this:
"Just needs some TLC
hull is in great condition, interior is in good shape just needs some work.
Diesel engine needs some work ."

not sure if it's a good deal at $0.

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by Island Time O25

At $5K it is nowhere close to free. And considering it's 55 years old and this:
"Just needs some TLC
hull is in great condition, interior is in good shape just needs some work.
Diesel engine needs some work ."

not sure if it's a good deal at $0.

it is a steal at that price with the running universal engine .

I have hull 60 or I would be getting her myself.

[Island Time O25]

Originally Posted by newhaul

it is a steal at that price with the running universal engine .

I have hull 60 or I would be getting her myself.

How do your get "running universal engine" from posted "diesel needs some work"? In craigslist-speak "needs some work" means engine needs an overhaul. "Engine recently started/ran" usually means "needs some work".

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by Island Time O25

At $5K it is nowhere close to free. And considering it's 55 years old and this:
"Just needs some TLC
hull is in great condition, interior is in good shape just needs some work.
Diesel engine needs some work ."

not sure if it's a good deal at $0.

it will outlive any similar size benahuntalinas .

[Island Time O25]

Originally Posted by newhaul

it will outlive any similar size benahuntalinas .

Agree. But that's not the issue for someone who is looking for a cheap boat to sail now. And as a project boat, which it looks from the pics on c-list, at $5K with an iffy engine it's way overpriced.

Please explain this:

"In no hurry to sell
Open to trades , make me a offer.
Interested in another boat or vehicle ."

Unless this is a quick flip of a boat the seller got next to free and wants to either make some $ or get a better boat in exchange, I am sceptical as to the seller's motives to sell.

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by Island Time O25

Agree. But that's not the issue for someone who is looking for a cheap boat to sail now. And as a project boat, which it looks from the pics on c-list, at $5K with an iffy engine it's way overpriced.

Please explain this:

"In no hurry to sell
Open to trades , make me a offer.
Interested in another boat or vehicle ."

Unless this is a quick flip of a boat the seller got next to free and wants to either make some $ or get a better boat in exchange, I am sceptical as to the seller's motives to sell.

Likely same reason i got mine so cheap ( they book out at about 7,500 )
They are tired of paying the moorage