All photos 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.
Good luck on your own boat hunt.
Re: Boats with Shallow Draft for Florida, Bahamas, Chesapeake
Aloha 32
Draft: 4’ 9”,
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Steady's Notes
1. It is often said to look for a used boat where the owner has put a lot of care into it or one that has been outfitted for cruising. This saves the new buyer a lot of effort, time, and money, when you consider all the little things that cruisers want to have on their boats.
2. This boat has a recently repowered Dieselengine.
3. The boat has an arch with numerous good things for cruising (RADAR, SOLAR, Inverter), etc.
4. I like the layout. I too would use the forward cabin for storage (as shown in the photos).
5. The owner is including everything associated with the boat, including tools, and books, dinghy with sail, JSD drogue, BBQ, Liferaft, etc. It is the most complete list of "cruising gear" and stuff I have seen in a sale listing. See the description below. I have highlighted a few of the things I would want to see or add to an older boat, and this boat already has them.
Aloha 32, designed by Mark Ellis, Hull No. 41, built by Ouyang Boat Works, Whitney Ontario, 1984, USCG Document No. 689807
Sloop, Keel stepped mast, Extended fin bolted keel, Wheelsteering, Ritch Compass, 3 halyards, topping lift, reefing and outhaul internal and lead to
Cockpit Sails: Main sail: 213 sq ft, Genoa 464 sq ft bent on, spinnaker, serviceable main, storm jib stowed forward, Harken headsail roller furler Engine: Universal diesel M25XPB (2014), Transmission: ZF15MIV (2017) Fuel tank: 24 gal, Fuel tank: 19 gal, Watertanks: 72 gal, Holding tank: 36 gal
Anchors: 35 lbs Delta – 150’ chain & 200’ line, 25 lbs CQR – 25’ chain & 200’ line, 25 lbs Bruce & 200’ line Windlass: Lewmar V-1
Hatches: 2 large, 2 small, 4 ports opening
Winches: 2 Barlow 25 self tailing, Barlow 19, Barlow 15 Electric: 110 v 50’ cable, 12 v 3 house batteries 600 CCA, cranking battery 800 CCA, 2 Kyocera 130 watt solar panels, ProStar 15 solar controller, Xantrey charger, 1400 watt inverter, 150 watt inverter, navigation lights, anchor light, deck light Autopilot: Raymarine SmartPilot ST6002,Linear Drive M81130, FluxgateCompass, Rudder Position Sensor Radar: Furuno 1622 Radio: SSB Transceiver ICOM IC-M710, Automatic Antenna Tuner ICOM AT-130, VHF West Marine VHF585, VHF West Marine Hand Held 160, Sony FM/AM Depth Sounder: Standard Horizon DS 150 Dinghy: Walker Bay 8ft with sail kit Galley & Head amidship, 2 burner with ovenpropane gimbal stove, pressure hot and cold water, 6 gal 110v & coolant circulation water heater, drop-leafed table, 2 Settee berths, wide Quarter-berth, fully found with crockery, cutlery, utensils, pots, linens, blankets, Jabsco manual toilet (new pump 2017)
Fore Cabin: 2 hanging lockers, storage bins, sail racks, anchor chain and line, rope, power cord, hose Safety: Type V, Type III, 4 Type II, 6 Type IV PFD’s, Safety Harness, Boson Chair, mast steps, 2 Mobic radar reflectors, anchor ball, 2 fire extinguishers, air horn, signal flares, Jordon Series Drogue (custom made by Ace Sailmakers, East Lyme, CT), carbon monoxide & smoke detectors, first aid kits, life raft (out of inspection), wooden plugs, emergency tiller, 2 bilge pumps
Miscellaneous: fenders, mooring lines, Honda 6amp generator, boarding ladder, cordage, tools, screws, nuts, bolts, parts, electric supplies, riggingparts, spare filters, replacement fluids, paints, cleaners, cruising books, screens, wind shoot, national curtesy flags, international signal flags, cruising guides, sewing kit, fan, binoculars, manuals, weather gear">foul weather gear, laptop tray & tablet mounts, Magma grill,steering pedestal bracket table & drink holder, Mark 25 Sextant
Asking: $25,000
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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.
Good luck on your own boat hunt.
This boat appears to be in nice condition. There is a good, detailed description of the boat with what comes with it, via the link above.
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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.
Good luck on your own boat hunt.
Now that the summer sailing season has started in North America, I think it is time for this thread to show some Boats with Shallow Draft in the act of sailing!
Please post a photo of YOUR boat sailing, or of your favorite Shallow Draft Boat model sailing.
Whether it is your own Pride and Joy, or your Dream Boat, let's show the CF members what makes the Shallow Draft Boats so special.
Perhaps you have a photo of your Shallow Draft Boat gunkholing in the Chesapeake. Or near shore in the Bahamas or the Florida Keys. Or maybe you own a catamaran or trimaran or a swing keel boat and you have a photo of your boat pulled up to a beach (something I admire). Show us.
Let's put in some more photos to illustrate the Shallow Draft Boat world here in this thread.
IF you don't have a photo of your own boat sailing, then do a Google image search and find a sistership. Or post a photo of another Shallow Draft Boat you admire.
And, if you have been doing some cruising on your Shallow Draft Boat, take a photo from your blog or own site and share it here, with some comments about what you liked about your boat on your cruise. Tell others about YOUR boat or your model.
Re: Boats with Shallow Draft for Florida, Bahamas, Chesapeake
Steady, Thank you for the continuing dedication to facilitating fantastic and informative topics like these.
I am a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of boats, manufacturers, and, indeed, opinions about boats. Since the only thing people seem to agree in is that there is no perfect boat/everything is a trade-off, and since we are based out of Florida just north of Tampa, is there a query or search that will enable me to look at a comprehensive list of boats with drafts under 5'? I thought I'd ask here but please feel free to scold me if I should ask somewhere else (as long as you tell me where that is!).
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Originally Posted by DenverSailors
Steady, Thank you for the continuing dedication to facilitating fantastic and informative topics like these.
I am a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of boats, manufacturers, and, indeed, opinions about boats. Since the only thing people seem to agree in is that there is no perfect boat/everything is a trade-off, and since we are based out of Florida just north of Tampa, is there a query or search that will enable me to look at a comprehensive list of boats with drafts under 5'? I thought I'd ask here but please feel free to scold me if I should ask somewhere else (as long as you tell me where that is!).
Thanks in advance.
We're in Hudson Beach. Where are you located? If I were you I'd keep the draft under 4'. If you're north of Tarpon Springs and not familiar with the waters you'll be amazed at how shallow it is up here. Personally, I wouldn't own a boat with more than a 3' draft in this area. That limits your options but there are actually quite a few extreme shoal draft boats out there. Here's a few examples of boats with 3' or less draft:
Glander Tavana 33 Island Packet 31
Lazy Jack Schooner 34 Seaward 32
Southerly 42
Presto 30
Shannon Shoalsailer 35
Nimble 30
We sailed a Beachcomber, a smaller Presto design, for about 10 years. The 15" draft was great for exploring. We'll never go back to a deep draft boat.
My hull, cockpit and rig are very similar, but my trunk cabin's forward profile is more conventional in appearance. The one and only other Presto 36 that I have seen, in Beaufort NC. had a full width raised deck cabin, so I know that there can be some considerable differences in design. My Presto was build by a company called Perfection Industries in Ft. Lauderdale FL. in the 1990's from Ralph Middleton Munroe's 1884 design. PS Many years ago I almost bought a Beachcomber 25 with its unstayed rig. Loved it but I was too late for the sale.
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Originally Posted by Seabeau
My hull, cockpit and rig are very similar, but my trunk cabin's forward profile is more conventional in appearance. The one and only other Presto 36 that I have seen, in Beaufort NC. had a full width raised deck cabin, so I know that there can be some considerable differences in design. My Presto was build by a company called Perfection Industries in Ft. Lauderdale FL. in the 1990's from Ralph Middleton Munroe's 1884 design. PS Many years ago I almost bought a Beachcomber 25 with its unstayed rig. Loved it but I was too late for the sale.
That's the first time I've ever seen an eyebrow on the forward end of a trunk cabin before. I saw the listing of the Presto in NC. Looked like a neat boat. From what I understand Monroe's Presto design was the inspiration for Hereshoff's Meadowlark. Two great designers that influence boat design to this day.
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Originally Posted by Scout 30
That's the first time I've ever seen an eyebrow on the forward end of a trunk cabin before. I saw the listing of the Presto in NC. Looked like a neat boat. From what I understand Monroe's Presto design was the inspiration for Hereshoff's Meadowlark. Two great designers that influence boat design to this day.
I tried to buy the boat in NC three years ago for the price the owners now want for the boat. It had a very spacious interior with nice wood trim. Munroe grew up in the New York, Staten Island and Fire Island area and earned a love of the sea at a very early age. It was on Fire Island that he saw and sailed his first sharpie sailboat, a type which would figure so important later in his life. Munroe and Herreshoff had been friends earlier in their lives when Munroe still lived in the north and renewed their earlier friendship upon a visit by Herreshoff and his wife to Munroe's Coconut Grove home in 1920. The Herreshoffs were installed in a little cottage on the grounds for that visit and for the rest of Herreshoff's life he spent his winters there, a guest of Munroe and his family. The semi-autobiography, "The Commodore's Story", by Munroe and others, illuminates this fascinating relationship of two men and their love for sailing vessels.
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