Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

[CaptWho]

FORMOSA 41 - $24,000 (HONOLULU ALA WAI HI)

https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/...400483987.html

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by Joe P

Westsail 32, Hawaii (auction says "40", but that's with the bowsprit, I figure).

Current high bid is $560 (+$300 doc fee, +$100 "escort to mooring"), 6 days to end, but pretty sure it'll go for less than $30K.

Certainly has potential!



https://www.ebay.com/itm/353745041423

It say's in the sellers notes....“There are no permanent moorings, anchorages or slips available in Hilo, unless you have been on a waiting list and were offered a spot, there are no haul-out facilities, storage areas or dinghy dock”
I lived on the Big Island for 7 years. By far the most unfriendly place I have ever seen in regards to boaters. I sold my beloved "Faiaoahe", an Ingrid 38 to someone who lived there. During a storm at anchorage she ended up on the rocks under very suspicious circumstances.

[Orion Jim]

https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/93622

A boat for a buck…..apparently the engine is shot.

[CaptWho]

Stocked Liveaboard Sailboat- 41 ft Morgan - $18,000 (Key Largo FL)

https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa...400609980.html

[CaptWho]

Must Be Moved - CT Pilot House Ketch - $1,000 (Newport OR)

https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/b...400618327.html

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by Orion Jim

https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/93622

A boat for a buck…..apparently the engine is shot.

That is one of the best, maybe THE best, deals I have ever seen.

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by Don C L

That is one of the best, maybe THE best, deals I have ever seen.

That boat should have the engine with the hand start back up option. If it does, the decompression maybe stuck and not letting the engine hold compression.

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by ben2go

That boat should have the engine with the hand start back up option. If it does, the decompression maybe stuck and not letting the engine hold compression.

That's true if it has the original MD7A (2 cylinder, 13hp.) I could be a number of other things like no clearance on the valve tappets, blown head gasket, cracked block or head and/or seized valve train.

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

That's true if it has the original MD7A (2 cylinder, 13hp.) I could be a number of other things like no clearance on the valve tappets, blown head gasket, cracked block or head and/or seized valve train.

For a dollar I'd take that gamble.

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by Don C L

For a dollar I'd take that gamble.

Oh absolutely! If they're basically giving away the boat, a handy person could yank that relic MD7A out and replace it with a Yanmar or Beta engiine and still be miles ahead. But isn't it funny how people here never jump on stuff like this who are apparently boat hunting.

[ChrisJHC]

Originally Posted by Don C L

That is one of the best, maybe THE best, deals I have ever seen.

Not sure about the “Icebox with new conversation kit.”

Does that mean that every time you open the icebox, people come around for a chat?
Could be a positive or negative depending on your view on life!

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by ChrisJHC

Not sure about the “Icebox with new conversation kit.”

Does that mean that every time you open the icebox, people come around for a chat?
Could be a positive or negative depending on your view on life!

I missed that... but I like the idea!

[jeanathon]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

Oh absolutely! If they're basically giving away the boat, a handy person could yank that relic MD7A out and replace it with a Yanmar or Beta engiine and still be miles ahead. But isn't it funny how people here never jump on stuff like this who are apparently boat hunting.

If I were in the country I would be headed northeast.

[OldManMirage]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

Oh absolutely! If they're basically giving away the boat, a handy person could yank that relic MD7A out and replace it with a Yanmar or Beta engiine and still be miles ahead. But isn't it funny how people here never jump on stuff like this who are apparently boat hunting.

I am boat hunting - sort of ! Lol. I am looking at boats for my next one, but I'm not quite in a position to buy one just yet - almost there...

My biggest dilemma I have access to a free slip, but using that option limits the size and draft of what I could get. 27-30 ft and it really needs to be less than 4 ft draft. I really want something bigger than that.

I would seriously consider that Cape Dory except that its too far away for me to effectively do anything about it. Time and money-wise. Not enough free time to get up there and get it back - I am still working. It would take too much money to just ship it.

If it was here locally this might be something I would be able to do. I think a lot of people might be in the same position.

[Tetepare]

I finally get to contribute. Freedom 32 on Lake Ontario.

https://www.navypointyachtsales.com/...tates-7578516/