Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

[DonnaMP]

Sounds good email me for contact info
dmm020855@gmail.com

[OutOfControl]

Originally Posted by DonnaMP

Sounds good email me for contact info
dmm020855@gmail.com

Not sure if Wellcraft made a sailboat, known more as a powerboat company.
Besides isaint looks kinda suspicious if you ask me.

[iSaint]

Originally Posted by OutOfControl

Not sure if Wellcraft made a sailboat, known more as a powerboat company.
Besides isaint looks kinda suspicious if you ask me.

Chrysler made this boat but then sold their company during their bankruptcy and restructuring in the 80s.

I'm very sketchy.

[KGarwick]

Originally Posted by SuW

I love it when someone brings one of these good old boats back! What an adventure!
Good luck with your refit!

Thank you!

[KGarwick]

Originally Posted by DonnaMP

I previously posted that I was looking for a 27-32 schooner but it was a brain fog so I apologize for any confusion. I want a sloop. Have been checking out older Catalinas and Hunters and even a Precision 28.
Hopefully find something on the gulf coast.

Look for a Pearson Triton or Alberg 30. Both are absolutely amazing boats with well established circumnavigation history. Both are also fast for their size. Most importantly, both were made in large quantities and are frequently up for grabs at a great price. Deck rot is always something to look for, but both boats have solid glass hulls.

Also, if you want something a bit heftier, look for a Rawson 30. The Rawsons built in the mid '60s sometimes had solid glass decks, which eliminates deck rot at the cost of a heavier boat.

Any of these three boats will bring you back up for air after a knockdown.

Here's a Pearson Triton
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-Pearso...-127632-2357-0

[KGarwick]

Look for a Pearson Triton 28 or Alberg 30. Both are absolutely amazing boats with well established circumnavigation history. Both are also fast for their size. Most importantly, both were made in large quantities and are frequently up for grabs at a great price. Deck rot is always something to look for, but both boats have solid glass hulls

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by KGarwick

Look for a Pearson Triton or Alberg 30. Both are absolutely amazing boats with well established circumnavigation history. Both are also fast for their size. Most importantly, both were made in large quantities and are frequently up for grabs at a great price. Deck rot is always something to look for, but both boats have solid glass hulls.

If you are in the market for a Triton or Alberg, I always like to put in a plug for my boat, Columbia 29. Similar dimensions and vintage... but a little faster (One of these days I'll get a Triton to race me.)

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by DonnaMP

Yes, day sailing and overnight trips.

The boats you mentioned should suffice. Especially for your budget.

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by DonnaMP

Sounds good email me for contact info
dmm020855@gmail.com

It's difficult to know who you are replying to unless you hit the quote button first.

[ausnp84]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

One listing is from 2018. The other is recent. perhaps two different owners and the engine needed to be replaced.

Ah yes good spot! Apologies, it’s been blowing 30+ kts here for the last 48 hours and I’m desperately in need of some shut eye.

That newporter looks an excellent boat, especially for the price!

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[KGarwick]

Originally Posted by Don C L

If you are in the market for a Triton or Alberg, I always like to put in a plug for my boat, Columbia 29. Similar dimensions and vintage... but a little faster (One of these days I'll get a Triton to race me.)

I simply cannot believe that anyone would willingly part with a Columbia.

[SuW]

While we're on the subject of "good old boats" the magazine Good Old Boat is worth reading. (No connection except we've subscribed since the first edition).

They have a lot of articles of interest to the "classic plastic" owner.
Their classified ads are always of interest.

[ramron67]

I was looking for a used dinghy and my search turned up this Allied Seabreeze.

The listing is about a month old so forgive me if this has been posted before.

[CaptWho]

Columbia 43 Sailboat - $29,000 (san rafael ca)

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/boa...426656288.html

[laird]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

Guess who just went into contract on this vessel?...
https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/197...arson-7426684/

Well you have me in suspense how is the potential buy going ?