Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

[CruiseN]

Originally Posted by laird

Would you cross an ocean in a gulfstar ?

I guessing yes.

Unsure about work commitments at moment.
But decided to put in best effort to get this.
$1 with motor and ketch masts.
Most bulkheads done.
$14000 transport and cranes to local hard work shop.
Budgeting $16000 in materials to float with cabin and motor and rudder.
Then sit wet until affording junk rig instead of point and force luff rig.
Basic battery banks switching home built. Guessing boat electronics will be okay with 12 or 24 v DC system.
Should come in (minus labour) less than $60k USD.
Asked not to hold. Up for grabs until gone impression I have.

If winning. Name will be
Recycled Junk.

[CruiseN]

I meant 60k Aus dollars.
About 30k usd.
With choices. Probably pilot house twin helm triple stick if they fit.

[grahamb]

There are 2 interesting yachts for sale in/near Sydney, Australia......do not have photos.........but an internet search under the following names has details ....

Nicorette.........search ...Nicorette yacht......80 foot maxi hull....a Sydney Hobart winner......hull, mast stump, boom...also search....Gumtree.com.au...enter ad i.d.......1275582590........just
A$ 10,000.00...and

Innkeeper......search ....Innkeeper yacht.....66 foot maxi chaser......alum hull and lots of gear....has competed in a round the world race...no mast...but

I know of 2 masts available .........in Sydney......not certain of lengths......suit either yacht......one is new......

Both yachts are clearly strong, very fast, needing work, and cheap.
i have no financial interest in any of these items......can give some contact detail by PM..............

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by laird

I've got a friend who works in a Danish factory manufacturing drive systems for boats , he says they have never been so busy , I guess that the new boat market is very vibrant at the moment

Huge shortage of nice 30-40ft yachts in the UK. No sure of the larger yachts, don't normally watch those. However, anything from £20k - £40k in reasonable condition is selling. What is left behind isn't great. This is probably down to two things. For a second summer, travel abroad is difficult and risky with countries going in and out permitted travel. Secondly VAT is now due on any yacht purchased in Europe and brought back to the UK. Previously there was a frequent movement of yachts back and forth to Europe, now all changed.

Brokers crying out for boats to sell or they will be left penniless.

Pete

[SuW]

Originally Posted by Pete7

Huge shortage of nice 30-40ft yachts in the UK. No sure of the larger yachts, don't normally watch those. However, anything from £20k - £40k in reasonable condition is selling. What is left behind isn't great. This is probably down to two things. For a second summer, travel abroad is difficult and risky with countries going in and out permitted travel. Secondly VAT is now due on any yacht purchased in Europe and brought back to the UK. Previously there was a frequent movement of yachts back and forth to Europe, now all changed.

Brokers crying out for boats to sell or they will be left penniless.

Pete

Oh, jeez! Let's start a GoFundMe page for the poor dears!

Around here there's a brisk market in those exact 30-40 foot boats, but it seems that British prices are about double in real terms.

Almost all are private sales.

Around here, brokers are very reluctant to list "problem" boats; old or with major work required. What they want are decent boats with no issues, so we're looking a $50K Cdn ($40K US) and up, preferably up a lot. Commission is about 10%.

There was a recent thread about insurance companies sometimes not wanting to insure >40 year old boats.

Boatyards end up owning the dregs, which they'll sell for very little just to get the spot back for a paying customer.

The trick is to find something that isn't yet ruined by time and rain...

[SuW]

Originally Posted by grahamb

There are 2 interesting yachts for sale in/near Sydney, Australia......do not have photos.........but an internet search under the following names has details ....

Nicorette.........search ...Nicorette yacht......80 foot maxi hull....a Sydney Hobart winner......hull, mast stump, boom...also search....Gumtree.com.au...enter ad i.d.......1275582590........just
A$ 10,000.00...and

Innkeeper......search ....Innkeeper yacht.....66 foot maxi chaser......alum hull and lots of gear....has competed in a round the world race...no mast...but

I know of 2 masts available .........in Sydney......not certain of lengths......suit either yacht......one is new......

Both yachts are clearly strong, very fast, needing work, and cheap.
i have no financial interest in any of these items......can give some contact detail by PM..............

I remember Nicorette! The entry of that in some big race caused several tobacco companies to have an attack of the vapours!

[SuW]

Originally Posted by laird

Would you cross an ocean in a gulfstar ?

Er...no. But it would make a nice 3 season cottage or cruising live aboard for migrating north-south up the Eastern US/Canada and to the Caribbean.

I mean, all sound boats are tools for a particular job, right?

[CaptWho]

A few years back, Cruising World had a list of "People's Choice of Best Cruising Sailboats" which I printed out. One of the boats included was the Gulfstar 50.

[CaptWho]

42' Morgan Mark 1


https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/91851

[Celestialsailor]

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...op-252705.html
Here is one on our very own forum. These are really great boats and for a great price.

[pdxsailordiver]

cascade 42 high side.
I’ve seen this for sale for awhile.
Had my boat in Astoria today, so I looked at it. Much nicer then I expected.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/b...342941739.html

[CaptWho]

43' Young Sun Cutter - $30,000 (South San Francisco)
Another member of the 1¢ Over Club.



https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/boa...345095655.html

[Canvas Man]

1972 Douglas 32
Dodger is a Beautifully restored, Ted Brewer design. She is an excellent seaworthy full keel cruising boat. Hull number 15; built in Ontario Canada in 1972. She was gutted and underwent an extensive 2-year renovation in 2015 by CW Hood Yachts in Marblehead, Mass. Re-Launched in 2016. The interior was stripped and refinished, and the list of upgrades is numerous. Presently on a mooring in Salem Mass. All offers will be considered. Call 978-346-4658 or email hoodcanvas@gmail.com Upgrades below:

Yanmar 3YM30 30 HP Diesel 250 hours
Tides Marine dripless stuffing box
Binnacle mounted Edson engine controls
Piranha Mainsail and 135 High Cut Genoa
Custom sail pack for mainsail
Webasco Diesel Heater
Isotemp Water heater, temp control
Custom Ultra-suede interior
Custom Cockpit cushions
Custom Dodger, Bimini and Connector
Custom Helm Cover
Electric Panels 12 and 110 volts
Wiring 12 and 110 volts
New Fuel Tank
Plumbing and water pressurization pump
Cockpit shower
Additional 15 gallon water tank
Orbit electric fresh water head
Garmin 7608 chart plotter
Garmin 18xHD Radar - mast mounted
3 New Garmin GMI20 Multifunction Displays
Garmin Masthead Wind Instruments
Icom M506 AIS VHF w/ helm remote
Airmar depth transducer - bow mounted
Raymarine wheel pilot
Weems & Plath Masthead and Steaming Lights
New rigging
Harkin roller furling
Harken self-tailing winches
Harkin 6:1 Mainsheet and traveler
Edson steering guts, all of it
New propeller shaft and drive saver
New Lifelines
Campbell Sailor Prop
3 North Star AGM batteries
Mastervolt AGM shore power charger
Balmar 125-amp alternator
Balmar external battery regulator
Balmar state of charge meter
New Lewmar center Hatch
Halyards and topping lift
Cabin fans
12 Volt Television W/CD Player
Mystic Metals Stainless folding side ladder
Ports both cabin sides
Custom low angle sunshades for bimini
Origo 4000 non-pressurized alcohol stove
USB charging outlets
Led cabin lights
Screens
Custom teak and holly carpet
Custom curtains
2 electric bilge pumps
Macerator pump
Ultra-Safety bilge pump switch
High water alarm
New hand operated bilge pump
Interior striped and refinished
Original Aqua Meter compass rebuilt
Transom Gelcoat
Engine bay and lockers painted
Custom fiberglass engine mount bracket
Lower rudder shoe and bolts
Rudder post packing
Fiberglass shaft log and cutlass bearing
New exhaust water jacket muffler
Deck recored

https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1972...as-32-7932012/

[richlikestosurf]

Catalina 34 1988 for 24,500




https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa...342966050.html

Not bad that... wish we had more boats in this price range in the FWI

[CaptWho]

Catamaran - $30,000 (Ft Pierce FL)
Another 1¢ over boat. Looks like a big project and not many pictures, but it is a cat.


https://treasure.craigslist.org/boa/...345263364.html