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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 17-06-2022, 15:04
Replies: 29
Views: 4,066
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: 43'-54' Sailboat (cruising/liveaboard)

JRjr,
Congrats on your find! And thank you for the suggestion; I have been monitoring the site.
Reached out to a few older posts that were either sold, or non-responsive.
I do have more...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 17-06-2022, 11:12
Replies: 29
Views: 4,066
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: 43'-54' Sailboat (cruising/liveaboard)

Oh, thanks, @Sailorboy1. I hadn't thought of yachtworld... And I'm glad you know the intricacies of my life enough to comment on MY boat search.
Looking for boat leads; I'm not soliciting...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 15-06-2022, 14:21
Replies: 29
Views: 4,066
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: 43'-54' Sailboat (cruising/liveaboard)

Checking back in with the group to see if anyone has decided to sell their boat that might meet what I'm looking for.

Thanks!
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 16-04-2022, 04:55
Replies: 10
Views: 2,007
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: 48'-54' cruiser/liveaboard shoal draft

Thank you for the replies....

Vanuatu is a bit far for me, but the boat sounds solid!...trying to keep it within Maine to Columbia, or WA to Mexico.

Yes, a Hylas for $325 would be great! If...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 09-03-2022, 10:03
Replies: 29
Views: 4,066
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: 43'-54' Sailboat (cruising/liveaboard)

Thanks for the replies...

I am aware there is a huge difference in boats in the range 43-54. appreciate your feedback. I've sailed quite a few in that range and know those lengths (Make...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 09-03-2022, 06:08
Replies: 29
Views: 4,066
Posted By Froggy Seas
43'-54' Sailboat (cruising/liveaboard)

Hello,

Hoping fellow sailors might have a lead on a boat they know is for sale/soon to be for sale. Would be great to split the savings of a broker with an owner looking to sell directly to a...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 24-11-2021, 11:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,007
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: 48'-54' cruiser/liveaboard shoal draft

Yes, you did. It was a bit before you moved back to sunny CA!!….and before COVID grabbed ahold of the market
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 24-11-2021, 05:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,007
Posted By Froggy Seas
48'-54' cruiser/liveaboard shoal draft

Looking for a 48' - 54' sailboat to liveaboard and start out on with short cruises.

draft under 7'
headroom to accommodate 6'3"
prefer traditional / slab main

In good condition, not so...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 07-03-2021, 16:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,055
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: 45'-50' Cruising Sailboat $150K-$375k

Hi,
No, I have not found one yet. Still hunting and hoping...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 02-01-2021, 11:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,055
Posted By Froggy Seas
45'-50' Cruising Sailboat $150K-$375k

Looking for an immediate purchase of a 'cruising' sailboat.

Willing to give up some of the bluewater qualities for a larger cockpit.

Must haves:
1) shoal draft - less than 6'
2) 3 cabins...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 18-03-2020, 10:45
Replies: 23
Views: 4,012
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: 43'-53' Cruising Sailboat

Wow, that looks like a household frig/freezer! Might be a bit more than I want to pay at the moment, but it’s going to make someone happy!
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 17-02-2020, 16:34
Replies: 23
Views: 4,012
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: 43'-53' Cruising Sailboat

I'm still hunting for a 45'-50' Cruiser, so trying to keep this thread alive if anyone new has decided to sell.
Thanks so much.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 04-01-2020, 08:21
Replies: 23
Views: 4,012
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: 43'-53' Cruising Sailboat

It is, but there is a big difference between a Taswell 43 and a Beneteau 43, both in price and displacement...and it’s my range afterall, right?

I have yet to find a trustworthy broker, and will...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 04-01-2020, 07:50
Replies: 23
Views: 4,012
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: 43'-53' Cruising Sailboat

Happy New Year to everyone and thanks for the replies.

The Morgan 41 looks great, but I’m really locking myself tonstaying above 43’. Really 45’, but saw a Taswell 43 that made me drop to that...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 21-12-2019, 14:37
Replies: 23
Views: 4,012
Posted By Froggy Seas
43'-53' Cruising Sailboat

Looking for a cruising sailboat:
- 6'3" headroom a must
- shoal draft
- maximizes outdoor living space
- accommodates active lifestyle (water sports, storage, etc)

I live in the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-10-2019, 16:58
Replies: 51
Views: 6,469
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: Repower, Old Teak Decks, or Dry Blisters

Thanks, Suijin, I appreciate the detailed explanation. As I would like to cruise this winter season, it doesn't sound like any of these items would necessarily be a show stopper to that. Pending...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-10-2019, 04:25
Replies: 51
Views: 6,469
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: Repower, Old Teak Decks, or Dry Blisters

Thanks for all the feedback.

I've spoken to one other Taswell owner with teak decks, and she has no leaks. Two others I spoke to had their decks stripped and glass put down.

Regarding...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-09-2019, 10:04
Replies: 51
Views: 6,469
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: Repower, Old Teak Decks, or Dry Blisters

Rumpi, well said. I had it termed differently but didn't want to share! I will check out the listing you shared, thank you.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-09-2019, 07:01
Replies: 51
Views: 6,469
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: Repower, Old Teak Decks, or Dry Blisters

Thanks all,
All three Taswells are on yachtworld (problem #1, how to find a boat not listed with a broker...what value do they add nowadays with youtube and social media/forums...besides an upcharge...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-09-2019, 12:07
Replies: 51
Views: 6,469
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: Repower, Old Teak Decks, or Dry Blisters

Nicholson58,
thanks for the rundown; appreciate the leads on the equipment to use.

//

SteveSaddler,
No, these boats aren't cheap, not for me at least. I can't afford a newer "blue water"...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-09-2019, 09:30
Replies: 51
Views: 6,469
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: Repower, Old Teak Decks, or Dry Blisters

Thanks Rumpi, let me add some info...
I plan to keep the boat for 3-5 yrs; liveaboard; full time cruising for at least first 6 months. Will probably sell it before I deploy next. It's just me and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-09-2019, 08:26
Replies: 51
Views: 6,469
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: Repower, Old Teak Decks, or Dry Blisters

Thanks, rbk.
The engine hours are north of 8,300. At the time of survey, I was going to have an oil sample taken, except the owner had conveniently just performed an oil change. Wasn't sure it...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-09-2019, 07:23
Replies: 51
Views: 6,469
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: Repower, Old Teak Decks, or Dry Blisters

Thanks for your input

blisters: they are all below the waterline. what bothered me most about them is that the owner had the boat out of the water, clearly saw them, and chose to just have a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-09-2019, 07:00
Replies: 51
Views: 6,469
Posted By Froggy Seas
Re: Repower, Old Teak Decks, or Dry Blisters

Thanks, tkeithlu,

Appreciate the advice.

engine: I did have a certified yanmar mechanic look at the engine. He spent 1.5 hours surveying it and he stopped at the point where he said he...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-09-2019, 06:35
Replies: 51
Views: 6,469
Posted By Froggy Seas
Repower, Old Teak Decks, or Dry Blisters

Hi all,
I'm 'danger close' to placing an offer on a boat after a year of searching. I found a make I like, but each of the three boats I am interested in has a potential major post-purchase cost...
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