Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

[Ljbuckers]

1990 Hunter 33.5 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

I’m not sure that I’m posting in here correctly, but this is the boat that I’m looking at buying as my first purchase.

I’m 6’3 and it’s the only boat in my price range which allows me to stand up.

Lee

[sagablu]

Found this today, just posted it seems.

https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/b...512227894.html

Pearson 30. Old of course but appears well maintained. No indication of year built Assuming the sails are in usable shape there is a good inventory. I like Pearson's as the hull is solid and thickly laid. At least my 76' is that way and I assume this is the same. So this looks like a sail away coastal cruiser for $5500 asking. Downside is the Palmer engine, gas and I would doubt parts are readily available.

[hamburking]

Originally Posted by sagablu

Found this today, just posted it seems.

https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/b...512227894.html

Pearson 30. Old of course but appears well maintained. No indication of year built Assuming the sails are in usable shape there is a good inventory. I like Pearson's as the hull is solid and thickly laid. At least my 76' is that way and I assume this is the same. So this looks like a sail away coastal cruiser for $5500 asking. Downside is the Palmer engine, gas and I would doubt parts are readily available.

Until recently, I owned one of these old Pearson 30 sailboats. Without a doubt, a great boat. Easy to sail, forgiving, strong, FAST, well built. Just really 70's ugly below. But in a blow it was a delight. I think most came with Atomic 4, but mine had a newer volvo 2002 which ran great. Encapsulated keel means no keel bolts to fail. Original rig and gear was built strong. Decent layout below, and lots of space below. I'm actually kicking myself now for selling. I should have held on to it and sailed it south. Now I'm starting all over again when I had a perfectly good boat already.

[hamburking]

Originally Posted by Ljbuckers

1990 Hunter 33.5 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

I’m not sure that I’m posting in here correctly, but this is the boat that I’m looking at buying as my first purchase.

I’m 6’3 and it’s the only boat in my price range which allows me to stand up.

I owned the 35.5 (1994)...very similar boat. LOVED it. Great boat. You will be very happy. Good choice.

[mathiasben]

1982 Cape Dory 33' Cutter Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com


Seems underpriced, the listing describes the aggressive price as being due to needed maintenance. but doesn't sound too bad; deck leaks, possible soft spots, cabin sole, exhaust hose and a squirrel came aboard and did some damage.

[achil]

Originally Posted by sagablu

Found this today, just posted it seems.

https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/b...512227894.html

Pearson 30. Old of course but appears well maintained. No indication of year built Assuming the sails are in usable shape there is a good inventory. I like Pearson's as the hull is solid and thickly laid. At least my 76' is that way and I assume this is the same. So this looks like a sail away coastal cruiser for $5500 asking. Downside is the Palmer engine, gas and I would doubt parts are readily available.

Nice looking boat in pics. but it could be 60 years old.

[john61ct]

Nothing wrong with that at 90% savings for a quality-built boat, as long as it's still fundamentally sound.

Many sailors don't have 100+k in hand to get started

[Three Sisters]

What do you think of these?

The Pearson Flattop P40. $18000.00 This one is listed as 4'8" draft of which i've not saw before on this model without a centerboard.

1978 Perason 40 Sloop sailboat for sale in Florida

[Bleemus]

Originally Posted by Three Sisters

What do you think of these?

The Pearson Flattop P40. $18000.00 This one is listed as 4'8" draft of which i've not saw before on this model without a centerboard.

1978 Perason 40 Sloop sailboat for sale in Florida

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Pearson 40 is the famous whale body. With the board up the draw about 4 feet.

[Three Sisters]

Originally Posted by Bleemus

Pearson 40 is the famous whale body. With the board up the draw about 4 feet.

Ok, thanks.
While you are here, what type of rudder is this on the P40? There's a bit of a skeg to it however it looks to be for a reinforced attachment.


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[hamburking]

Originally Posted by achil

https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/b...512227894.html

Nice looking boat in pics. but it could be 60 years old.

The Pearson 30 was made from 1971 to 1981. I owned a boat identical to the one in the ad (see my pic posted above). It was a 1974. Most are from the early 70's when production was high and people were buying boats. So that Pearson 30 for sale is around 40 years old. With this model, that means it should have new standing rigging and a repower by now. There will also be a deck issue in the cockpit floor around the rudder post, which was not sealed well at the factory, and is/was a problem on just about every boat. Other than than, a thick hulled, solid vessel, suitable of coastal cruising.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Ta Chiao CT 35 Ketch

Year = 1980
Location = Deltaville Virginia
Asking Price = $24.999
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Steady's Notes

The photos of the boat show a nice looking boat, in what appears to be good condition. As with any boat, a survey is a good idea. Caveat Emptor.

I like what I see in the photos. There are more photos showing the interior and cockpit and details on the linked page.

This is a full keel, traditional styled boat.
It has teak decks.

From what is shown in the photos, it appears to be in a very good condition, or well kept, compared to most other boats this age. The interior looks nice, engine looks clean.

Notice the list of gear down below. Several popular items cruisers typically add to a boat are already there, and I have bolded them below.
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Asking Price = $24,999

Location = Deltaville Virginia USA
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Specifications from Sale Ad Listing


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Link to Ad
1980 Ta Chiao CT 35 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
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All photos in this post are from THIS ad for THIS boat.
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My Disclaimers and Requests

I have no financial or other connection to this boat or the seller.
I have not seen this boat in person, nor have I sailed on it.
As with any boat, it is a good idea to research the design to learn about how they sail, common problems and owner opinions.
As with any boat, it is smart to have a qualified yacht surveyor perform a survey of the boat to assess its condition.
I am posting this to help others find boats. This one caught my eye, and I hope this thread helps others find a good fit for them.
I hope this thread proves helpful to CF Members. If so, let me know, as it is nice to know the time spent on it has helped others.
IF you purchase this boat, let me know (a PM would be OK).
IF you purchase this boat, I would enjoy seeing it, or going for a sail on it, if I am ever in your area. Or, if you own a similar or sister boat send me a PM. I enjoy sailing on a wide variety of boats and would like to get some time on many designs, including this one.
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Ad Description

well Equipped Blue Water Cruising Ta Chiao CT-35 with a classic look and a sturdy build! She is powered with a 39hp Yanmar w/2800 hours. Electronics include Simrad auto pilot, Standard Horizon GX2200 with AIS integrated GPSmap 541 chart plotter. Fully enclosed cockpit, dinghy davits, dinghy, dinghy outboard, 4 anchors, 8 person life raft and much more

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Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Specs
Keel: Other
Hull Shape: Full Keel

Dimensions
LOA: 42 ft 0 in
Beam: 11 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 6 in

Engines
Total Power: 39 HP

Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Year Built: 1980
Engine Model: 3JH4E
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 2800
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 39 HP

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (150 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (60 Gallons)

Accommodations
Froli sleep system in V-berth
Dickinson solid fuel cabin heater
C-head composting head

Galley
Refrigerator with freezer plate
2 burner propane stove
Propane grill

Electronics
Simrad AP21 autopilot
Standard Horizon GX2200 with AIS integrated with GPSmap 541 chart plotter
Sirius XM radio
High gain antenna and power over ethernet terminal for wifi antenna
Speakers in cabin and cockpit
19" flat screen TV

Electrical
1000 watt inverter
300 watts of solar

Deck
Bottom painted August 2017
2 propane tanks
33lb Racnor anchor
Danforth anchor
55lb Delta anchor
A small Fortress anchor for stern anchoring
Hard bottom inflatable dinghy with a Tohatsu 9.8HP outboard
SS dinghy davits
8 person offshore rated life raft, in date (re-certification in 2020)
Electric windlass
Full canvas cockpit enclosure

[Steadman Uhlich]

Sparkman & Stephens North Star 35
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Steady's Notes

The photos of the boat show a nice looking boat, in what appears to be good condition. As with any boat, a survey is a good idea. Caveat Emptor.

I like what I see in the photos. There are more photos showing the interior and cockpit and details on the linked page. However, notice that some of the photos are from 2005! Consequently, the boat may not appear today, as it does in those photos. Caveat Emptor.

Note: This is a boat with a saildrive. The saildrive appears to have been replaced in 2005 (or so).

It has a skeg hung rudder, something cruisers many prefer.
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Asking Price = $19,995

Location = Stuart Florida, USA
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Specifications from Sale Ad Listing

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Specs
Keel: Other
Hull Shape: Other

Dimensions
Minimum Draft: 5 ft 10 in
Displacement: 12500 lbs

Engines
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Engine Model: SR Series
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: Sail drive


Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (490 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (25 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (33 Gallons)


Specificantions
Builder: Northstar
Designer: Sparkman & Stevens
LOA: 35'
LWL: 26'
Beam: 10' 4"
Draft: 5' 10"
Ballast: 5,400 lbs
Diplace: 12,500 lbs
Bottom: Antifouling over epoxy
Fuel: 25 gal in new aluminium tank
Water: 90 gal. water in 2 separate bladder-tanks
Holding: 33 gal in odor-proof quarter-inch thick special plastic material .
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Link to Ad
1976 Sparkman & Stephens North Star Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
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All photos in this post are from THIS ad for THIS boat.
___________________________________

My Disclaimers and Requests

I have no financial or other connection to this boat or the seller.
I have not seen this boat in person, nor have I sailed on it.
As with any boat, it is a good idea to research the design to learn about how they sail, common problems and owner opinions.
As with any boat, it is smart to have a qualified yacht surveyor perform a survey of the boat to assess its condition.
I am posting this to help others find boats. This one caught my eye, and I hope this thread helps others find a good fit for them.
I hope this thread proves helpful to CF Members. If so, let me know, as it is nice to know the time spent on it has helped others.
IF you purchase this boat, let me know (a PM would be OK).
IF you purchase this boat, I would enjoy seeing it, or going for a sail on it, if I am ever in your area. Or, if you own a similar or sister boat send me a PM. I enjoy sailing on a wide variety of boats and would like to get some time on many designs, including this one.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Pearson 35
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Steady's Notes

The photos of the boat show a nice looking boat, in what appears to be Very good condition. As with any boat, a survey is a good idea. Caveat Emptor.

I like what I see in the photos. The paint job is handsome. The interior appears very clean with new upholstery and the interior wood looks very nice. There are more photos showing the interior and cockpit and details on the linked page.

This is a shallow draft Keel+Centerboard boat.
This boat has a gasoline engine.
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Year = 1975

Asking Price = $24,995

Location = New York State
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Specifications from Sale Ad Listing

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Specs
Keel: Centerboard

Dimensions
LOA: 35 ft 0 in
Beam: 10 ft 0 in
LWL: 25 ft 0 in
Minimum Draft: 3 ft 9 in
Maximum Draft: 7 ft 6 in
Displacement: 13000 lbs
Ballast: 5400 lbs

Engines
Total Power: 30 HP

Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Universal
Engine Model: Atomic Four
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Propeller: 2 blade propeller
Engine Power: 30 HP


Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (50 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (30 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (12 Gallons)


Some Recent Upgrades
2017 Two new batteries
2017 New propane grill
2016 New mainsail & stack-pack
2016 Automatic electric bilge pump
2015 Garmin GPS
2015 Raymarine autopilot
2014 New anchor roller & rode
2014 Multi-Stage Marine Battery Charger
2012 All new sheets
2010 New upholstery
2010 New Dodger & Bimini by Custom Canvas & Cover
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Link to Ad with contact info.
1975 Pearson 35 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com
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All photos in this post are from THIS ad for THIS boat.
___________________________________

My Disclaimers and Requests

I have no financial or other connection to this boat or the seller.
I have not seen this boat in person, nor have I sailed on it.
As with any boat, it is a good idea to research the design to learn about how they sail, common problems and owner opinions.
As with any boat, it is smart to have a qualified yacht surveyor perform a survey of the boat to assess its condition.
I am posting this to help others find boats. This one caught my eye, and I hope this thread helps others find a good fit for them.
I hope this thread proves helpful to CF Members. If so, let me know, as it is nice to know the time spent on it has helped others.
IF you purchase this boat, let me know (a PM would be OK).
IF you purchase this boat, I would enjoy seeing it, or going for a sail on it, if I am ever in your area. Or, if you own a similar or sister boat send me a PM. I enjoy sailing on a wide variety of boats and would like to get some time on many designs, including this one.

[Scout 30]

[QUOTE=Steadman Uhlich;2588861] Ta Chiao CT 35 Ketch

Year = 1980
Location = Deltaville Virginia
Asking Price = $24.999
___________________________

Steady's Notes

The photos of the boat show a nice looking boat, in what appears to be good condition. As with any boat, a survey is a good idea. Caveat Emptor.

I like what I see in the photos. There are more photos showing the interior and cockpit and details on the linked page.

This is a full keel, traditional styled boat.
It has teak decks.

A lot of boat for the money. I suspect that the teak decks are probably the reason for that. Injectadeck could be the answer to buying boats like this. You might even be able to use it without pulling up the teak. Just drill & bung it when you're done. If it works as advertised it could turn a crazy big job into something really manageable.

http://www.injectadeck.com/