 |
|
31-10-2021, 09:52
|
#2986
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New York, New York
Boat: Dufour Safari 27'
Posts: 1,920
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
Quote:
Originally Posted by Don C L
For a dollar I'd take that gamble.
|
|
|
|
|
31-10-2021, 10:31
|
#2987
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Between Caribbean and Canada
Boat: Murray 33-Chouette & Pape Steelmaid-44-Safara-both steel cutters
Posts: 8,792
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
Quote:
Originally Posted by Celestialsailor
Oh absolutely! If they're basically giving away the boat, a handy person could yank that relic MD7A out and replace it with a Yanmar or Beta engiine and still be miles ahead. But isn't it funny how people here never jump on stuff like this who are apparently boat hunting. |
Ha, I spent this AM pilling my spare MD7A out of the basement. I am putting it in our storage trailer.
|
|
|
|
|
31-10-2021, 10:33
|
#2988
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BC
Boat: O'Day 40
Posts: 1,084
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
__________________
Trying to make new mistakes.
|
|
|
|
|
31-10-2021, 10:56
|
#2989
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New York, New York
Boat: Dufour Safari 27'
Posts: 1,920
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
Quote:
Originally Posted by hpeer
Ha, I spent this AM pilling my spare MD7A out of the basement. I am putting it in our storage trailer. |
I love the MD6A and MD7A engines. If you ever decide to unload the MD7A, let me know. I might be interested in it. Do you by any chance know if the engine mount measurements are the same for both engines?
|
|
|
|
|
31-10-2021, 11:06
|
#2990
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Between Caribbean and Canada
Boat: Murray 33-Chouette & Pape Steelmaid-44-Safara-both steel cutters
Posts: 8,792
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
Quote:
Originally Posted by ArmyDaveNY
I love the MD6A and MD7A engines. If you ever decide to unload the MD7A, let me know. I might be interested in it. Do you by any chance know if the engine mount measurements are the same for both engines? |
No I dont, sorry.
HOWEVER, the workshop manual I have is foe both engines.
I believe the MD7A and MD7B are nearly identical except for bore and stroke. The A being 13hp and the B 17hp. The 6A and 7A have the same stroke but different bore.
|
|
|
|
|
31-10-2021, 11:15
|
#2991
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New York, New York
Boat: Dufour Safari 27'
Posts: 1,920
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
Quote:
Originally Posted by hpeer
No I dont, sorry.
|
No worries. I've been looking at various websites and threads. I'm hoping that somewhere in the specs this will be listed. Still, it's not that big of a deal. Thanks for the reply!
|
|
|
|
|
31-10-2021, 21:21
|
#2992
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Channel Islands, CA
Boat: 1962 Columbia 29 MK 1 #37
Posts: 14,771
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
Quote:
Originally Posted by ArmyDaveNY
I love the MD6A and MD7A engines. If you ever decide to unload the MD7A, let me know. I might be interested in it. Do you by any chance know if the engine mount measurements are the same for both engines?
|
I gotta say, my buddy has an MD7A and our mechanic friend rebuilt it (screaming about the parts prices the whole way,) but now that it is done I have never heard a diesel engine purr so smoothly! It should be good for a few more generations. 
__________________
DL
Pythagoras
1962 Columbia 29 MKI #37
|
|
|
|
|
02-11-2021, 06:01
|
#2993
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 18
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2021, 08:41
|
#2994
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 1
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
I've only been viewing this thread for a couple weeks but I came across this boat and thought I'd post it.
https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/91851
I'm currently on the search for a liveaboard and went to see this boat a few days ago, from what I've gathered the hull is solid and the rigging has been redone in 2015 due to hurricane damage. The current owner races the boat so the rigging is bound to be solid, only downside of the boat is the lacking interior.
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2021, 14:08
|
#2995
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 641
|
38' Ingrid Ketch
|
|
|
|
|
04-11-2021, 23:14
|
#2996
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2021
Posts: 7
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
Well I always wanted t o list a vessel in the thread. Most I come across you guys have it listed. The price sounds ok for a trailer /daysailer that is trailable. The reason I am posting this is it is in my general area. Never see much in this area. I have a catalina 30 that I am looking to sell and want to go larger. 38 to 42 feet. I want 2 cabins And one in my general area. However if I could get I deal on transport I would look along the coasts or great lake areas.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...1-8f26e73df73f
|
|
|
|
|
05-11-2021, 07:40
|
#2997
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Back in Northern California working on the Ranch
Boat: Pearson 365 Sloop and 9' Fatty Knees.
Posts: 10,478
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
Quote:
Originally Posted by paisan
|
Welcome to the forum. Sadly, they will still will have an excuse. Are you buying it?
__________________
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"
|
|
|
|
|
05-11-2021, 07:45
|
#2998
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Back in Northern California working on the Ranch
Boat: Pearson 365 Sloop and 9' Fatty Knees.
Posts: 10,478
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alec Ref
I've only been viewing this thread for a couple weeks but I came across this boat and thought I'd post it.
https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/91851
I'm currently on the search for a liveaboard and went to see this boat a few days ago, from what I've gathered the hull is solid and the rigging has been redone in 2015 due to hurricane damage. The current owner races the boat so the rigging is bound to be solid, only downside of the boat is the lacking interior. |
Welcome to the forum. If it sits for a month they would be open to offers. I would bet it coulod be had for $15K. Yes a good liveaboard and a great way of learning how to work on a boat.
__________________
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"
|
|
|
|
|
05-11-2021, 18:34
|
#2999
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 18
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
Quote:
Originally Posted by Celestialsailor
Welcome to the forum. Sadly, they will still will have an excuse. Are you buying it? |
thanks, not yet im tryin to save for a cat but with the price of mono's i may change my mind.
|
|
|
|
|
05-11-2021, 19:14
|
#3000
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Back in Northern California working on the Ranch
Boat: Pearson 365 Sloop and 9' Fatty Knees.
Posts: 10,478
|
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds
Quote:
Originally Posted by paisan
thanks, not yet im tryin to save for a cat but with the price of mono's i may change my mind.
|
You could always start there, fix it up and flip it.
__________________
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tags
|
bargain, Best buy, best deal, Blue Water boats, budget, cheap, classic, cruising, inexpensive, low cost, low price  |
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
Rate This Thread |
 Linear Mode
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Advertise Here
 Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vendor Spotlight |
|
|
|
