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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-04-2011, 13:52
Replies: 54
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Posted By topfrog007
Ok guys, what's wrong with this one? 19,000 for a...

Ok guys, what's wrong with this one? 19,000 for a 48ft seems like something has to be wrong!

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1976/Sampson-Seabreeze-Ferro-Cement-Sailboat-2195530/Canada

Ferro...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-04-2011, 11:14
Replies: 54
Views: 11,815
Posted By topfrog007
One great thing about fixer uppers is they give...

One great thing about fixer uppers is they give you the flexibility to have something resembling a boat much sooner than purchasing a ready to sail boat.

You can buy a fixer upper with not much...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-04-2011, 07:17
Replies: 54
Views: 11,815
Posted By topfrog007
Ok, you guys win! I'm not going to get this boat....

Ok, you guys win! I'm not going to get this boat. For anyone interested the boat is located in Destin Fl check the Okaloosa craiglist.

We are in our mid 20's and figured that since we lack the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-04-2011, 18:15
Replies: 54
Views: 11,815
Posted By topfrog007
Re: SHOULD I buy this boat? 35FT Steel ...

Maybe someone can explain this to me:

How would it be cheaper to buy the plans, buy the steel, and assemble it into a hull.
Vs
Taking everything out of this hull and fixing/sandblasting?

I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-04-2011, 16:56
Replies: 54
Views: 11,815
Posted By topfrog007
Re: SHOULD I buy this boat? 35FT Steel ...

Yeah originally those numbers caught my eye, the current owner said they were accurate. I guess the only real way to tell would be to have it audio gaged.

The 3500 is not the cost of the boat,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-04-2011, 14:44
Replies: 54
Views: 11,815
Posted By topfrog007
Re: SHOULD I buy this boat? 35FT Steel ...

I'm interested! Although I can pretty much tell its out of my price range. What's the price? If you don't want to disclose can you PM it to me?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-04-2011, 14:22
Replies: 54
Views: 11,815
Posted By topfrog007
Re: SHOULD I buy this boat? 35FT Steel ...

Agree about the interior coming out, didn't even notice the wires and propshaft either! The topside isn't dented, just looks that way from the pictures.



Yeah it would be a lot of work, we're...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-04-2011, 12:04
Replies: 54
Views: 11,815
Posted By topfrog007
Re: SHOULD I buy this boat? 35FT Steel ...

Well I have to admit, I was kind of liking this one a lot. But I'm glad you all responded with what seems like a unanimous "move on"

I called one of the previous owners of this boat and he sold it...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-04-2011, 10:39
Replies: 54
Views: 11,815
Posted By topfrog007
SHOULD I buy this boat? 35FT Steel ...

First time poster here, although I've used the forums a few times to find great bits of information.

Wife and I have plans for sailing/world travel in about 5-7 years. We've been sailing a few...
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