Want To Buy: WTB -40 foot cruiser

[Caribbeanlife]

-40' cruiser. $50k all in budget. Im currently in Florida and can travel. Looking for LIve-aboard for Bahamas/Caribbean living; water-maker, dinghy, solar system, off grid living...no major work needed please. Email me with what you have please and thank you.
Dloomis69@hotmail.com

[nonowo4429]

Would you prefer shipping?

[Caribbeanlife]

Shipping? Im looking for a live-aboard cruising sailboat.

[ItDepends]

Originally Posted by Caribbeanlife

Shipping? Im looking for a live-aboard cruising sailboat.

He was making a joke on your very high expectations, and low budget.

[Caribbeanlife]

I wouldn’t say that I have high expectations because I’ve seen some beautiful boats sell for much less than my budget. I’m also willing and able to do some TLC repairs.
I was really hoping that the good folks here may know of a boat or know someone with a boat for sale. I guess trolling sailing forums is your thing.

[Jolly Roger]

Please show us the “beautiful boats, selling for much less than your budget.”

[marcjsmith]

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...-a-245517.html

[Calif.Ted]

It appears that boat is still available, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

[Peregrine1983]

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/198...n-424-8484183/

No water maker or solar (you're not likely to get that for 50k). But this is a darn good starting platform. I own one.

No keel bolts to fret over either.

[Caribbeanlife]

Originally Posted by Jolly Roger

Please show us the “beautiful boats, selling for much less than your budget.”

I have noticed that you are constantly a "Debbie Downer" with your derogatory comments on a lot of posts...do you have nothing better to do?? Why dont you go wax your 1991 Geo Prizm then caulk the windows of your double-wide cuz im pretty sure it leaks a lot of hot air!!

[Caribbeanlife]

Originally Posted by Peregrine1983

https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/198...n-424-8484183/

No water maker or solar (you're not likely to get that for 50k). But this is a darn good starting platform. I own one.

No keel bolts to fret over either.

Thank you!! I messaged them. Im currently in Wesley Chapel Florida with an appt to see a boat tomorrow afternoon. Fingers crossed.

[tamicatana]

The boat is next to me in the harbor and is as described

[letsgetsailing3]

Looks like a good boat.


Needs a holding tank.

[flee27]

I am not an internet "troll" and generally advocate for people to be nice encouraging and respectful of the forums.

But... The comments about a cruise ready 40ish foot boat with all your desired systems for a max all in budget of 50k is a little unrealistic-not negative.

But that being said, I hope you find the preverbal unicorn and get to live the life of cruising you hope for.

I wish you genuine good luck in your cruising future.

Foster

[Caribbeanlife]

Originally Posted by flee27

I am not an internet "troll" and generally advocate for people to be nice encouraging and respectful of the forums.

But... The comments about a cruise ready 40ish foot boat with all your desired systems for a max all in budget of 50k is a little unrealistic-not negative.

But that being said, I hope you find the preverbal unicorn and get to live the life of cruising you hope for.

I wish you genuine good luck in your cruising future.

Foster

Well my little Debbie Downer you are soooo wrong!!! I FOUND MY BOAT!! I couldnt be happier!! I dont believe in unicorns, i believe in putting in the work, the time, and the effort to finding a boat....and you will!!
I got everything i was hoping to get and all for less than $30K!
If you think you are gonna find a boat scouring the internet then yeah, you wont find a deal but if you get off your duff and do the work then YES there are deals out there!! I have an entire 41 foot boat full of goodies to sort through and organize but thanks for the words of encouragement!! Cheers!