Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by CaptWho

Union 36 - $20,000 (Warrenton Marina OR)

https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/b...361409684.html

Good deal for this boat if what he says is true. These are the old Hans Christian 36's. The plus with these is they did not have the sorrowful teak decks!

[Island Time O25]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

Then of course there is the other end of the spectrum...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20352941100...UAAOSwHZtg9JXf

This seller is not just a dreamer but a raving lunatic. Or simply misplaced the commas in price. $2,750.00 as an opening bid sounds about right.

[jeanathon]

Originally Posted by SuW

Robin Hood, wasn't he an Outlaw?

Sounds like they caught him.

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by Captain Exile

Good "yikes" or bad "yikes"? Because I seriously might jump on this.

Bad...

[CaptWho]

40 ft Hughes sailing ketch - $14,000 (Sonora Mexico)
This one is a little sketchy, but might be worth checking out if you're careful.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lg...361717492.html

[laird]

Originally Posted by CaptWho

1965 Cal 40 sailboat for sale - $18,000 (moored in Kenmore WA)

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/b...361422594.html

I'm not very familiar with American manufactured yachts ,I was surprised to learn that the cal 40 is considered to be Bluewater

[CaptWho]

1979 Irwin 52 Mk 1 - $29,000 (BVI)

https://virgin.craigslist.org/bod/7356468181.html

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by laird

I'm not very familiar with American manufactured yachts ,I was surprised to learn that the cal 40 is considered to be Bluewater

Pretty famous design: https://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/cult-cal-40/
https://www.practical-sailor.com/sai...reviews/cal-40

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by CaptWho

40 ft Hughes sailing ketch - $14,000 (Sonora Mexico)
This one is a little sketchy, but might be worth checking out if you're careful.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lg...361717492.html

When it says Sonora Mexico, it's probably Guaymas and in a yard. The picture might be of it in it's hay day. It might be on the hard and has been for a long time, like a lot of forgotten dreams down there.

[CaptWho]

Sail Boat for Sale! - $15,000 (Portland OR)

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...361959297.html

[SuW]

Originally Posted by CaptWho

Sail Boat for Sale! - $15,000 (Portland OR)
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...361959297.html

$15,000? And only a photo of the transom?
Someone has to truck it somewhere where it can be fixed up, and presumably all the systems need replacement.
If the sails and rig are good, if the engine is good, it might be worth getting.
There must be hundreds of these stalled projects that have run out of lifetime.

[CaptWho]

Originally Posted by SuW

$15,000? And only a photo of the transom?
Someone has to truck it somewhere where it can be fixed up, and presumably all the systems need replacement.
If the sails and rig are good, if the engine is good, it might be worth getting.
There must be hundreds of these stalled projects that have run out of lifetime.

At first I wasn't even going to post this one, but then I figured that someone might be interested in contacting the owner and getting a little more info on it. At that price and if the interior is gutted, I wouldn't give them half of what they are asking.

[pdxsailordiver]

Originally Posted by CaptWho

Sail Boat for Sale! - $15,000 (Portland OR)

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...361959297.html

I know the boat and owner. Boat has been on the hard for 20 + years. Refit started because of deck rot.

[Celestialsailor]

...and we know how projects go...

[SuW]

Originally Posted by CaptWho

At first I wasn't even going to post this one, but then I figured that someone might be interested in contacting the owner and getting a little more info on it. At that price and if the interior is gutted, I wouldn't give them half of what they are asking.

I absolutely agree. Also, I am constantly surprised by the people who post a boat for sale with one, none or ancient photos. None of the present state of it. I've often seen this for people asking, for what to me, is a significant price of over $40K.