FREE, or close to free!

[jefjo]

Originally Posted by Peregrine1983

My first boat (1976 C&C 30) before, and after. Bought her on Craigslist for $3000, sold her for $7500, BUT about $4500 probably went into her overhaul... And God only knows how many man hours (every weekday from before dawn until I had to go to work for about 8 months, plus many many weekends.)

I sanded and faired her whole hull, re-painted her, repainted her decks, put in a completely new electrical system, electronics, LED lighting, all new pumps, new upholstery, new carpeting, etc. etc. etc. etc.

I saved that boat and because of me, she's still sailing around here somewhere. It was an extremely rewarding experience and I learned a ton. I think all of you thinking about doing this, should do it. Just make sure you have the time, the money, mental fortitude, and a patient significant other who likes to sail...

All that said, I'll probably never do it again

You did a great job!!

[jefjo]

Originally Posted by john61ct

I'm grilling him on email

He's claiming it is a genuine Ariel, hull #16. But apparently an unfinished project, which may explain reluctance to post current pics.

Trailer doesn't look great.

Round trip would be a very full day just for the highway travel, kids would have to come along, so I won't be going to eyeball it without a lot more due diligence first.

I suppose seeing Niagara with them on the way would be nice. . .

If you do go see it, please post pics!!

[jefjo]

I had posted a Catalina a few pages back that came with a mooring at Apponaug Marina. It sold!! And I think it sold to someone from this thread!

[jefjo]

'73 Tartan 34c. No pics in the ad, but it sounds like a good boat. $3995, or $2500 if you have a log splitter to trade.

https://southcoast.craigslist.org/bo...568813372.html

[jefjo]

An actual Ariel. No trailer, but looking sharp especially for $2000

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bo...568287545.html

[john61ct]

We live in amazing times

[gonesail]

free: diamond in the rough



https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/...530592630.html

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by gonesail

free: diamond in the rough



https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/...530592630.html

Well to quote Miracle Max in Princess Bride, "I've seen woyse."
Now a good size shallow draft boat for gunkholing in estuaries and coastally? Tandem centerboards! Rare and great for teaching how to steer and balance a boat without the rudder! A good scrubbing, some paint... some kids who want to learn some woodworking and mechanical skills... someone with a crane and a flatbed truck who wouldn't mind volunteering to a good cause for a weekend to get her to a yard, a yard that wouldn't mind helping out by giving a good rate on long term storage for a bunch of kids, maybe a scout ship, to bring her back to life?... I can see it.
It's ALL about the dream. That's why we are all here.

[john61ct]

Not for me.

Even the saintly leader of a salty boy scout troop would IMO be better off with a decent starting point, if you want to get "done" before your kids are all grown up no longer interested.

Not like parts are free either.

Especially given the crazy almost freebies we're seeing.

Now if that were something truly special, a Nor'sea 27 some nutcase abandoned, come back and we'll talk 8-)

[Don C L]

Which post was it that showed a burned out power boat hull that was buried in some mangroves, and then it was brought out, built back up and put back in the water looking like new? Now THAT was crazy! But then again.....

[john61ct]

Yes some are motivated by the bigger challenges.

Just the work involved's not something to inflict on those around you. 8-)

Joy in the finished result, yes!

[Wood]

Originally Posted by jefjo

An actual Ariel. No trailer, but looking sharp especially for $2000

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bo...568287545.html

WIW - That's an old pic. Those smoke stacks have been down for 3 years.

[tiorio]

On the west coast no pics but it’s a sailor allegedly...

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/d/sailboat-for-song/6569821318.html

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by tiorio

On the west coast no pics but it’s a sailor allegedly...

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/d/sailboat-for-song/6569821318.html

That’s a Columbia 24, I can vouch for the capabilities of that boat; had one for 10 years. For a 24 footer it’s roomy, tough and sails well... and the transom can be notched for the engine to tilt up in the lazarette. It’s in Dana Point.

[sagablu]

Not much info on this Tanzer 22, but hey, it free!

https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/b...570282138.html