Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

[pearson424]

@sailpower these are both great old boats, but I'm biased. Have owned both.

Pearson 424 community is here: www.pearson424.org

[sailpower]

Originally Posted by pearson424

@sailpower these are both great old boats, but I'm biased. Have owned both.

Pearson 424 community is here: www.pearson424.org

Yes, I started out looking at 365's but ended up with a 424.

It was a great liveaboard while I had it. I used the shower because I was on a mooring.

My avatar is hull #1. I think mine was 75.

[mitiempo]

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

I don't know anything about this model, but it seems like a solid boat for a good price:

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...el-178111.html

That is a good price and looks to be in good shape.
The T stands for traditional, designed by Ray Wall.

The Merlin is newer and was designed by Tony Castro.

Mainesail has a CS36T - deep keel though.

I disagree the shoal draft is most sought after - the deep keel version sails better as well.

[Scout 30]

Originally Posted by sailpower

Pearson 365/367.
Pearson 424

Both aft cockpit.

PEARSON 365 KETCH sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com
The Pearson 36 Cutter Sailboat : Bluewaterboats.org
Pearson 365 Ketch

[Kenatsea]

I can across this Columbia 38 for sale in Juneau AK. for $25K

Columbia 38

It's the owners rebuild blog that's so interesting!

columbia38

Could be a real good purchase for someone.

[hamburking]

Recent ebay auctions, possibly some good winter specials:

1981 Pearson 35, $12,000 or make an offer:
LOW RESERVE! 1981 35' Pearson Classic Sailboat Best Value Boat for Fall Sailing! | eBay

1997 Bruce Roberts STEEL 31 foot cutter, currently at $7,000:
Bruce Roberts Steel Cutter Sailboat | eBay

1984 Hunter 34, currently under $3,000:
HUNTER 34 FOOT SAILBOAT 1983 WITH DIESEL YANMAR DIESEL INBOARD | eBay

Personally, I think the Pearson 35 is a decent boat if you want to do the Bahamas and the Caribbean on a budget. The shallow draft is a real feature. Solid boat, but small below for a 35 compared to something more modern.

[kazo]

Originally Posted by hamburking

Recent ebay auctions, possibly some good winter specials:

1981 Pearson 35, $12,000 or make an offer:
LOW RESERVE! 1981 35' Pearson Classic Sailboat Best Value Boat for Fall Sailing! | eBay
Personally, I think the Pearson 35 is a decent boat if you want to do the Bahamas and the Caribbean on a budget. The shallow draft is a real feature. Solid boat, but small below for a 35 compared to something more modern.

Didn't sell, current bid $590!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NO-RESERVE-1...m=252720322820

[Jdege]

This one is well under $30k, but I'm not sure you could pay me to take it.

1974 Hartog Holland Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

[Scout 30]

Here's a nice one:

1978 Southern Cross 28 Footer | eBay

[Moody Mike]

Beautiful H28'for sale $17 k on Aussie yachties buy swap sell .

[Scout 30]

Originally Posted by Moody Mike

Beautiful H28'for sale $17 k on Aussie yachties buy swap sell . Attachment 139461

Beautiful boat. Can you post the link?

[Scout 30]

Originally Posted by Jdege

This one is well under $30k, but I'm not sure you could pay me to take it.

1974 Hartog Holland Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

I don't think this is really what SteadyHand had in mind with this thread. Looks like there's more oil on the outside of the motor than the inside. Big project but I bet it was awesome when it was in good shape.

[Moody Mike]

Cant post the add link but this is the FB page its close to the top.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/566833633334697/

[Kenatsea]

Originally Posted by Kenatsea

Boats in Mazatlan, he just sailed it here recently. I agree the ad needs updated. He has this thing posted all over the west coast right now.

Picture from this morning. Somewhere I read that the transaction would need to be completed in the US due to the registration and Mexican law???

Just trying to help someone that obviously needs, connecting a seller and a buyer.

Update, I'm back in the US now but just before I left I ran into the owner, he stated " Engine overheated and burned up, sailing downwind got caught in a storm and ripped up the genny because the roller jammed up and he couldn't get it in fast enough. "

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/5938973569.html



Just saw he dropped the price to $9999 for a quick sale. It's a Westsail 32 with lots of gear...good price for the right person!

[mitiempo]

Originally Posted by Jdege

This one is well under $30k, but I'm not sure you could pay me to take it.

1974 Hartog Holland Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

I understand a grubby engine, but why didn't the owner clean the head before the pic was taken?

I agree with your opinion - I wouldn't take it either.