Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

[Celestialsailor]

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/boa...492076469.html

$12,000

[BenBowSirocco]

https://m.sailboatlistings.com/view/96305

[SuW]

Originally Posted by BenBowSirocco

https://m.sailboatlistings.com/view/96305

Nice looking boat with some good gear.
Very nice workmanship throughout. It seems like a good price.
Not your normal production sailboat, for sure, but you could go anywhere with her, I think.

[keelhauled]

This is near me, and ever so tempting at that price. I’m trying to decide whether to go north up to Alaska next year or to get a boat in Florida near my mother and do cruise the east coast… I have a Herreshoff 12 1/2 on a small mooring in Tomales Bay that I’ll sell to finance the beer and fishing gear…

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/boa...492076469.html

$12,000

[JoeRobertJr]

1982 CAL 39 MK II39' $29,900 in Hyannis, MA
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1982...mk-ii-8202519/

I've been tracking this one for awhile. The owners seem motivated to sell.
4/18/22: Price dropped $3.5K.
4/25/22: Price dropped $5.1K.
6/11/22: Price dropped $2900.
6/23/22: Price dropped $7100.

[ramron67]

Originally Posted by JoeRobertJr

1982 CAL 39 MK II39' $29,900 in Hyannis, MA
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1982...mk-ii-8202519/

I've been tracking this one for awhile. The owners seem motivated to sell.
4/18/22: Price dropped $3.5K.
4/25/22: Price dropped $5.1K.
6/11/22: Price dropped $2900.
6/23/22: Price dropped $7100.

That's a nice boat!

[SuW]

Originally Posted by JoeRobertJr

1982 CAL 39 MK II39' $29,900 in Hyannis, MA
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1982...mk-ii-8202519/

I've been tracking this one for awhile. The owners seem motivated to sell.
4/18/22: Price dropped $3.5K.
4/25/22: Price dropped $5.1K.
6/11/22: Price dropped $2900.
6/23/22: Price dropped $7100.

I agree with ramron67, that's a beauty!

I'm not a huge fan of a bridgedeck with mainsheet traveller in the cockpit (but I know it probably sails better like that).
Lovely interior. All the canvas, sails and upholstery look in good shape. Nice dodger.

The engine is original and there is no windlass, but apart from that it's ideal.

[nichthyes]

Originally Posted by The Way

I'm relisting my boat that was for sale, now she is free. See:

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...-a-252813.html

Fair winds,
Jack

Is this offer still good Jack? Im in Sarasota and would love to arrange a time to come see her.

Please DM me for details!

[unbusted67]

Originally Posted by SuW

I agree with ramron67, that's a beauty!

I'm not a huge fan of a bridgedeck with mainsheet traveller in the cockpit (but I know it probably sails better like that).
Lovely interior. All the canvas, sails and upholstery look in good shape. Nice dodger.

The engine is original and there is no windlass, but apart from that it's ideal.

The listing says the engine has been rebuilt. Are we sure this isn't a CAL35 MKII? I owned one and this looks identical.

[mitiempo]

Originally Posted by unbusted67

Are we sure this isn't a CAL35 MKII? I owned one and this looks identical.

The ports match a Cal39 mk III, not the 35 or 39 mk II

https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/cal-39-mk-iii

[unbusted67]

Originally Posted by mitiempo

The ports match a Cal39 mk III, not the 35 or 39 mk II

https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/cal-39-mk-iii

I see it now. I really liked my 35MKII. It had the same headliner issues as this boat. We also had issues with the massive spade rudder and developed a hull leak at the bearing! Still, an awesome boat and id buy it back in a heartbeat.

[Qorgyle]

Anyone need a ketch? Currently located near PDX on the river.

'77 32ft Dreadnaught






Just went to see this on the basis of a very exhaustive and honest write-up, and it was just as advertised. Obviously an older boat with visible things that will need to be addressed (as in the advert) but also a very well maintained and cared for cruiser.



Not for us because it's clearly optimized for 2 (small cockpit, no V-berth, somewhat awkward head placement) (we have 2+2), otherwise I'd be hard-pressed to pass it up.

[Tetepare]

Did we do this Southern Cross 35?

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/198...ers---8300064/

[SuW]

Originally Posted by Tetepare

Did we do this Southern Cross 35?

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/198...ers---8300064/

I haven't seen this ad before.
One word, "Yuk!"

This has been sitting in a field for 10-20 years?
I think $9K (if that) and you still have to haul it somewhere for a 2-10 year refit.

There are a lot of boats of this vintage in this condition. Original engine, old electronics, woodwork a mess inside and out, wiring, rigging, upholstery and canvas will be questionable to say the least.

Also, this is not a popular size/style of boat these days. They are nice boats if they have been restored, but that required a chain of meticulous former owners - or some saps to spend years of their life restoring her...been there, done that.

The present owners of the boat (or the field) have a problem. Don't make it your problem. (I think it has scrap value only).

[carlosproa]

Originally Posted by unbusted67

I see it now. I really liked my 35MKII. It had the same headliner issues as this boat. We also had issues with the massive spade rudder and developed a hull leak at the bearing! Still, an awesome boat and id buy it back in a heartbeat.

Is an 39MKII with very nice upgrades, just like the one I used to own