Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

[Stephen_MO]

This is mine, advertised in St. Louis. I am in Hannibal, MO.

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/boa/d...438132333.html


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Other than the bimini shot the photos are pre-refit/upgrades.

[SuW]

Originally Posted by Stephen_MO

This is mine, advertised in St. Louis. I am in Hannibal, MO.

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/boa/d...438132333.html
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Other than the bimini shot the photos are pre-refit/upgrades.

Hi Stephen_MO, these boats are nice trailer-sailors!

Is this the fixed-keel version or the swing-keel version?

[JoeRobertJr]

Originally Posted by SuW

Hi Stephen_MO, these boats are nice trailer-sailors!

Is this the fixed-keel version or the swing-keel version?

The picture shows a fixed keel. I agree these are great trailer sailers.

[SuW]

Originally Posted by JoeRobertJr

The picture shows a fixed keel. I agree these are great trailer sailers.

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/boa/d...438132333.html

We used to have a trailer-sailer with a centreboard and we had to back our vehicle (a minivan) quite far to the edge of the water to get the boat off the rollers.

How easy is it to launch one with a fixed keel?

The listing says that the trailer tongue extends, which obviously helps.

[Morequestions]

Originally Posted by Lady Captin

Every once in a while you come across a boat and ask your self, I must be missing something?

Take a look at this beauty ! At a price that seems a misprint ? If I was ready to pull the trigger, I would be jumping in the car for a long road trip,lol.

Asking 18,000. THE LINK .https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1978...utter-7954950/

Would love to hear everyone's thoughts on this boat, and why it would look this good in pictures with an upgraded interior at this price.

Thanks Lady Captin.

I wonder how much head room is below, the raised deck westsail is said to be 6 foot 2 inches, not towering. Maybe the sole is set lower in the these Kendals. Interesting concept, but don't think I would feel comfortable.

[Morequestions]

1980 Pearson 323 Pearson
$18,000
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1980...arson-8168994/


compared to the Irwin or Endeavour 32 it's a bit wider and longer water line. Sailboat data shows good numbers for comfort and capsize. I'm sure it could use some updating

[Morequestions]

Sugar Scoop
I think I would enjoy easy in and outs for swimming, snorkeling and dingy boarding. Maybe even pull the dog back in? What is there under 30K?
This one seems fair, I think they are under the magic number 2 in capsize.

1988 Hunter 33.5
$15,000
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...63511390771224
only two photos

Seller's Description







88 hunter 33.5, 2g yanmaar inboard diesel, runs great needs some tic nothing major save thousands, inquire for details. Comparables 20-35g. Won’t respond to is it available, obviously if adds up it’s available.

I wonder if it's legit?

[Stephen_MO]

Originally Posted by SuW

Hi Stephen_MO, these boats are nice trailer-sailors!

Is this the fixed-keel version or the swing-keel version?

It is fixed... still VERY easy to launch with built in trailer tongue extension. It is more stable than the swing keel and, I believe, sails noticeably better.

[Stephen_MO]

Originally Posted by SuW

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/boa/d...438132333.html

We used to have a trailer-sailer with a centreboard and we had to back our vehicle (a minivan) quite far to the edge of the water to get the boat off the rollers.

How easy is it to launch one with a fixed keel?

The listing says that the trailer tongue extends, which obviously helps.

It is pretty straightforward to launch. I do it with my F150 which is raised, but if you had a smaller vehicle, the trailer tongue extension could be lengthened another 18" or so; there is room.

[Stephen_MO]

Originally Posted by SuW

Hi Stephen_MO, these boats are nice trailer-sailors!

Is this the fixed-keel version or the swing-keel version?

The trailer has been re-done as well and I have added a mount for a remote control (ATV) power wench which routes up over the anchor roller (not pictured, added later) and to the mast so I can step/un-step the mast by myself with the remote control. Wench is separate as I use it on my Catalina 27 as well but it is about $120 on Amazon.

[SuW]

Originally Posted by Stephen_MO

It is pretty straightforward to launch. I do it with my F150 which is raised, but if you had a smaller vehicle, the trailer tongue extension could be lengthened another 18" or so; there is room.

Thanks, for the response. I'm too far away, but that looks like a decent boat.
Any known issues?

[SuW]

Originally Posted by Morequestions

Sugar Scoop
I think I would enjoy easy in and outs for swimming, snorkeling and dingy boarding. Maybe even pull the dog back in? What is there under 30K?
This one seems fair, I think they are under the magic number 2 in capsize.
1988 Hunter 33.5
$15,000
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...63511390771224
only two photos
Seller's Description
88 hunter 33.5, 2g yanmaar inboard diesel, runs great needs some tic nothing major save thousands, inquire for details. Comparables 20-35g. Won’t respond to is it available, obviously if adds up it’s available.
I wonder if it's legit?

Only two pictures and no useful information? Hard to say.

[SuW]

Originally Posted by Morequestions

1980 Pearson 323 Pearson
$18,000
|
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1980...arson-8168994/
compared to the Irwin or Endeavour 32 it's a bit wider and longer water line. Sailboat data shows good numbers for comfort and capsize. I'm sure it could use some updating

This looks OK. They were a decent coastal cruiser in their day.

Good: Newish diesel engine, new canvas, maintained hatches and ports. Clean interior.

Tbd: the roller furler UV strip wasn't replaced. What state are the sails?

[CaptWho]

Cal 2-46 sailboat - $6,500 (Kaneohe HI)

https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/...438480805.html

[Celestialsailor]

[QUOTE=CaptWho;3563591] Cal 2-46 sailboat - $6,500 (Kaneohe HI/QUOTE]


Probably the worst written ad I have ever seen. I get that he wants people to realize the boat needs a lot of help and needs to be moved but it comes off as negative.