Cheap Multis and Projects

[Dwayne Lister]

Originally Posted by mikedefieslife

Is that a Beneteau Blue II?

Sounds like a bargain at £27k even if it needs another £20k work. I was looking for one before I bought my current boat, but even the poor condition ones were closer to £50k

It is indeed, complete with the larger 18HP engines

Most of what she need is a little TLC. to be honest the wiring was the worst pile of Cr*p I have ever seen, but on such a simple vessel, I adopted the time honoured policy of "rip it all out and start again", only the original Yanmar engine harnesses survived

The head lining had the usual sagging issues but I have a fix which while not the fastest, looks good and costs little

The nav system need replacing, but since it is probably 20+ years old, I'll live with that as expected.

The mainsail need replacing as I suspect it is the original from 1986, but the selections of foresails are all good, so I can live with that too

Regards

Dwayne

[Wannabes00n]

Good Looking Marples design I stumbled upon.

https://sarasota.craigslist.org/boa/...481033914.html

[aquavitae]

Originally Posted by kevinhutchinson

Richard Woods Romany 34 for sale

$29,000

2004 ply and glass sails great !
Located in S. Florida have detailed file I can send with photos and description

Hi Kevin,
Very interested in your Romany. Lost my boat in Hurricane Irma. Can u please send photos and info to:

searunnerbob at gmaildotcom??

Many thanks

[VBsail]

Trailer Tri 720 Project 'Third Wave' For Sale - $4500

https://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/d...481275284.html

[VBsail]

Iroquois 30 extended to 32 project in Connecticut, $5000 Posted on the Iroquois FB group.







https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...&theater&ifg=1

[captqrunch]

Originally Posted by Wannabes00n

Good Looking Marples design I stumbled upon.

https://sarasota.craigslist.org/boa/...481033914.html

Question for Brown aficionados: Although I pointed out to the owner that his boat is a Sea Clipper, he continues to advertise it as a Sea Runner. Are the two models generally considered to be the same boat? Is a Sea Runner preferable to a Sea Clipper?

[ohdrinkboy]

Originally Posted by captqrunch

Question for Brown aficionados: Although I pointed out to the owner that his boat is a Sea Clipper, he continues to advertise it as a Sea Runner. Are the two models generally considered to be the same boat? Is a Sea Runner preferable to a Sea Clipper?

It could be an optical illusion, but is the port bow wonky?

[Buzzman]

Searunner 31 in QLD, Oz

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cabo...ran/1175065369

[Buzzman]

Lock Crowther 33 on Lake Macquarie NSW

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hope...ork/1175278604

[smj]

Norseman 40 $25,000 Key West
https://keys.craigslist.org/boa/d/vo...506557970.html


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[sailorcherry]

Man oh man, if I had tons of mula I'd love to buy and have a pro bring this wreck back.

Seems like we are finally seeing more and more Irma boats hit the market, right? Or am I only now just starting to pay attention....?

Originally Posted by smj

Norseman 40 $25,000 Key West
https://keys.craigslist.org/boa/d/vo...506557970.html


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[smj]

Originally Posted by sailorcherry

Man oh man, if I had tons of mula I'd love to buy and have a pro bring this wreck back.



Seems like we are finally seeing more and more Irma boats hit the market, right? Or am I only now just starting to pay attention....?

Looked at it today and it’s pretty rough.......as the price would indicate!

[andres]

Originally Posted by captqrunch

Question for Brown aficionados: Although I pointed out to the owner that his boat is a Sea Clipper, he continues to advertise it as a Sea Runner. Are the two models generally considered to be the same boat? Is a Sea Runner preferable to a Sea Clipper?

I believe that it is a Constant Camber 35, a more modern Marple's design than the others.

[Skeezix]

Originally Posted by captqrunch

Question for Brown aficionados: Although I pointed out to the owner that his boat is a Sea Clipper, he continues to advertise it as a Sea Runner. Are the two models generally considered to be the same boat? Is a Sea Runner preferable to a Sea Clipper?

The boats are all described well at their site Searunner Multihulls - Home. There might be a tendency for folks to spread the Searunner name more because it is the company name and they are the foundation boats. Here is their brief description of the lines:

"The Seaclipper Series is the simplest--designed with the novice builder in mind. Lengths range from 10 to 41 feet. The Searunners are sophisticated plywood designs by Jim Brown featuring cutter rigs, central cockpits, and centerboards. These ocean-going designs run from 25 to 40 feet. Our Constant Camber series are modern cold-molded designs featuring pre-laminated hull panels and other components."

As always, which is "preferable" depends on who is doing the preferring.

[Skeezix]

Originally Posted by ohdrinkboy

It could be an optical illusion, but is the port bow wonky?

The amas are asymmetrical and canted out a little and that photo emphasizes it on the port side.