Want To Buy: project catamaran wanted

[oldbuzzard]

I live on a 32' Islander monohull and am looking for a project catamaran to buy or trade.

I am looking for a 34'-40' sailing cat. I am on a strict SS budget so something like a storm damaged boat or something neglected or abandoned for slip fees.

2 years ago I got this islander for 3,200 that had been sitting in a slip for 8 or more years. Too far gone to sell and too much work for the owner. I am presently in Mobile Bay doing bottom paint so will be in this area for awhile and cruising eastward.

It needs to be floating with intact deck and hulls, mast, standing rigging.

For the right price it doesn't even need engines or sails.

Oh, and a clear title.

If you have a cat that you can't take care of, can't afford to maintain or use let me give it a new life. I am not a stranger to major refit work so make me an offer I can't refuse.

old buzzard

[Cormorant]

Here's a good thread for you to poke around in:

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...-87193-13.html

[Kindle]

This boat is available. I believe there is negotiation room on the asking price. At one time this boat sailed all over the caribbean. Many trips to the bahama in the last few years but she is now in need of serious attention. I can't attach a photo here, but the listing has over 40 and gives a realistic picture of the current condition.


Good luck in your search.

[Kindle]

Sorry, my link seems to not work. The boat is listed under Edward Yacht Sales.

47' CUSTOM BUILT Catamaran


NIGHT WIND Custom Built Catamaran

• Boat Name: NIGHT WIND
• Year: 1980
• Current Price: US$ 34,500
• Located in Satellite Beach, FL
• Hull Material: Wood
• Engine/Fuel Type: Single Gas
• YW# 64991-2550433

Cockpit w/new covered bimini
Dinette
Galley
Honda 15hp Four Stroke(s)
Transom
Previous photo
Previous photo
Docked in Satellite Beach, FLDouble Stainless Sinks

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Boat Name
NIGHT WIND

Dimensions
BEAM: 22 Feet
LOA: 47 Feet
DRAWS: 3 Feet
BRIDGE CLEARANCE: 62 Feet

Tankage
WATER: 75 gallons Starboard (2 tanks), 35 gallons Portside (1 tank) Polypropelene Material
FUEL: Two 6 Gallons (Gas)

Engines
HONDA 15 Four Stroke Outboards (2)

Accommodations
Sleeps Six Comfortably in 3 berths

Galley
PRINCESS 3 burner Propane Stove w/Oven
ISOTHERM 12VDC Fridge w/small freezer compartment (new 2012)
ISOTHERM 35 quart 12VDC Freezer
Dual Stainless Steel Sinks
Pressure Hot 'n Cold (ECCOTEMP Hot Water on Demand new 2012)
Aqua Touch Faucet / Filter
Ample Counter Space

ELECTRICAL
Xantrex True Charge 40 amp
Two Kyocera 135 W Solar Panels
Airex Wind Generator
ICOM IC-M402 VHF Radio
Master Power Control Panel 110VAC and 12VDC
Autohelm ST4000 Auto Pilot
Furuno GPS Navigator
Splendid 2000 Combo Washer/Dryer

SAILS and RIGGING
Main Sail by North
Hank On Gybe by North
Numerous Winches including Self Tailing Harkens

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Fridge/Propane Stove w/Oven
Head 1
Photo 12
Photo 13
Additional Freezer
Photo 15
New Water Heater propane
Photo 17
Photo 18
Photo 19
Nav Station / Office
Clock 'n Barometer
Splendid 2000 Washer 'n Dryer
Head 2
Berth
Photo 25
Solar Panels
Xantrex Invertor
Control Panels
Rigging
Bow
Photo 31
Windlass
Cross Beam w/Anchors
House Bank new in 4/11
Aluminum Propane Tanks
New Bimini by Atlantic Canvas
Wind Generator w/ Solar
Clutches with Winches
Cockpit
Photo 40
Shore Power
Harken Self Tailing
Richie Compass
Presently docked in Satellite Beach

[ElGatoGordo]

hehe...he paid $3200 for the 32' islander...I don't think that's what he's looking for

Anything is possible, but I really think you'll be hard pressed to get what you want...everyone wants a cat so the prices stay high. I've looked for several years. Even post-hurricane wrecks are worth many times the equivelant monohull.

[ElGatoGordo]

You know...I took a real look at that boat and it's probably a good project. I'd have to walk it and see what the real bottom line is, but I might have bought that boat instead of building mine. I'll hand it to the brokers, they didn't just take the most flattering pics, I think you can get a real idea of the boat. Also...a few days of CLEANING and ORGANIZING could add a LOT of $$$ to that boat!