Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

[RickG]

Originally Posted by CaptWho

39.37' Ferretti Altura 42



This looks like a decent deal. Boat doesn't seem to be in terrible shape for $8,732.

With a stainless steel bidet!

Cheers, RickG

[Sailing August]

When it comes to boats or love....there is no logic. You can get a very good boat for nearly no money just because the owner want to be rid of it. On the On the other hand you may end up with an un-repairable mess. Its often a matter of being at the right place (or wrong place) at the right time.
I once gave away a 1973 Columbia 29' because I was moving and I could not take it with me. You just never know.
Beware of the "fixer-uppers" take off the rose colored glasses and do an honest estimate of the time and cost. In most cases you will find that you can afford a vessel in much better condition.

[hamburking]

C&C30 with yanmar. Asking $7500cdn ($5.6k usd). Located in Owen Sound (I think that's on Georgian Bay, Great Lakes, Canada). Looks like good conditon and well equipped, but you can't trust pictures. The C&C30 was one of the best boats made by C&C, reputed to be stiff and capable. These are popular in my area. Sometimes people just need the boat to be sold.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details..._Search_Alerts

From the ad:

Last time this boat is offered ,, only offered till April 1st
1980 c$c 30 ,, comes with valid survey I will show who ever comes to see the boat.
Boat has......
Depth sounder auto helm and knot meter , all line run to cockpit for single hands sailing
Main sail , 150 jib 135 jib and spinnaker sail with wicker pole. Yanmar twin motor with folding prop, all safety equipment including vhf radio. Two fresh water holding tanks and one custom holding tank for head, stove is pressurized alcohol and works perfectly. Has two anchors with rope. All lights work , boat needs nothing but a skipper
I am listing the boat for $7500 if sold before dock fees must be paid located in owensound

[CaptWho]

Here's a nice 41' Formosa Yankee Clipper for $5K. Looks like a lot of the work is done.


https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/

[synchronicity98]

I love this thread because so many people told us we were CRAZY to think we could find a cruising boat for under $30k. Nine years and 10,000+ miles later, I’m *delighted* to offer our 1981 Nor’West 33 for sale for $29,900

Full keel, proven offshore cruising boat ready-to-go with a beautiful teak interior, brand-new Beta 25 diesel engine, monitor windvane, solar panels, new chartplotter & Radar, tons of storage, new wiring, new running rigging, and more!

This boat has been across the Pacific to French Polynesia, Hawaii and back to the West Coast, sailed through the Panama Canal and up to Maine, and is now ready and waiting for your cruising dreams in Beaufort, South Carolina!

As big believers of "go small, go now", we're confident you won't find a better boat at this price.

Designed by Chuck Burns and built in Alameda, CA, she's similar to a Mason 33 or a Cape Dory 33.



You Will Love:
- Beta 25 Diesel Engine (2017)
- Monitor windvane self-steering (2013)
- Harken Mark IV - Unit 1 Furler (2018)
- B&G Vulcan 9 3G Radar/Chartplotter (2018)
- Topsides painted in Alexseal 'Aristo Blue' (2017)
- Teak & holly cabinsole (2019)
- Dodger and bimini with removable windshield (stamoid and makrolon) (2018)
- 200w flexible solar panels (2018)
- Huge amount of ventilation, storage and "extras"!

Price is $29,900 firm. Currently located in the water at Lady's Island Marina, South Carolina. No trades please.

See For Sale: 1981 Nor’West 33 – Full Keel Offshore Cruising / Liveaboard Sailboat – Ready For Your Dreams! | With Brio for full details and pictures.



Thank you!

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by synchronicity98

I love this thread because so many people told us we were CRAZY to think we could find a cruising boat for under $30k. Nine years and 10,000+ miles later, I’m *delighted* to offer our 1981 Nor’West 33 for sale for $29,900

Full keel, proven offshore cruising boat ready-to-go with a beautiful teak interior, brand-new Beta 25 diesel engine, monitor windvane, solar panels, new chartplotter & Radar, tons of storage, new wiring, new running rigging, and more!

This boat has been across the Pacific to French Polynesia, Hawaii and back to the West Coast, sailed through the Panama Canal and up to Maine, and is now ready and waiting for your cruising dreams in Beaufort, South Carolina!

As big believers of "go small, go now", we're confident you won't find a better boat at this price.

Designed by Chuck Burns and built in Alameda, CA, she's similar to a Mason 33 or a Cape Dory 33.



You Will Love:
- Beta 25 Diesel Engine (2017)
- Monitor windvane self-steering (2013)
- Harken Mark IV - Unit 1 Furler (2018)
- B&G Vulcan 9 3G Radar/Chartplotter (2018)
- Topsides painted in Alexseal 'Aristo Blue' (2017)
- Teak & holly cabinsole (2019)
- Dodger and bimini with removable windshield (stamoid and makrolon) (2018)
- 200w flexible solar panels (2018)
- Huge amount of ventilation, storage and "extras"!

Price is $29,900 firm. Currently located in the water at Lady's Island Marina, South Carolina. No trades please.

See For Sale: 1981 Nor’West 33 – Full Keel Offshore Cruising / Liveaboard Sailboat – Ready For Your Dreams! | With Brio for full details and pictures.



Thank you!

Please post this over at the classifieds too. I remember when the Nor’wests came out; pretty famous boat on the Bay in its day, at least among my friends! One I would certainly consider today! Good luck.

[synchronicity98]

Thanks Don! I bet the fleet looked pretty great sailing the Bay in their day!



I've (hopefully) added a post to the classifies too:
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...68#post3095468


And full details are on our website:
For Sale: 1981 Nor’West 33 – Full Keel Offshore Cruising / Liveaboard Sailboat – Ready For Your Dreams! | With Brio


(If I did any of this wrong, don't hesitate to point it out to me :P I'm learning!)

[OutlanderEngine]

I've had a lot of good times looking over this thread. So here's my contribution.

Stumbled across this while browsing through yachtworld for shannon 43's.

1979 Shannon 38 for $19,000
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979/3157946/

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Boat Name
NELLE

Dimensions
Beam: 11 ft 6 in
LWL: 30 ft 10 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 0 in
Displacement: 18500 lbs
Ballast: 6400 lbs

Engines
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 120
Fuel Tanks: 65

Deck and Hull
New Standing Rigging

Avon 6-man Liferaft
MAXWELL 1500 Electric Anchor Windlass with Controls at Bow & Cockpit
Teak Cockpit Table
Edson Pedestal
Ritchie Globemaster Compass
(1) CQR Anchor
(1) Danforth Anchor
Stainless Bow Pulpit & Stern Pulpit
Stainless Dodger, Bimini, and Full Cockpit Enclosure Frames

Accommodations
Reverse-Cycle Heat & Air Conditioning
Weems & Plath Clock & Barometer
Force 10 Cabin Heater
Custom Dining Table
(12) Bronze, Opening Portlights
(2) Large Hatches


Electronics
Datamarine Corinthian Wind Instrument
Datamarine Corinthian Knotmeter
Garmin GHC 10 Autopilot

Galley
Vitrifrigo Drawer Refrigeration
Icebox
Vitrifrigo Ice Maker
Dickinson Marine Mediterranean 3-Burner Propane Stove & Oven

[hamburking]

Mirage 33 asking $12,000 cdn ($8,500 usd), located on Georgian Bay, Great Lakes (Ontario, north of Toronto). Premium boat seems to be in good shape.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details..._Search_Alerts

From the ad:

Hey everyone! My uncle is selling a 33 Mirage sailboat if anyone knows of Anyone looking! Great deal only one owner! Asking only 12,000! Any questions please feel free to message me! Looking for a quick sale! Excellent condition!
Asking 12,000$ obo

[Sasha47]

On a sailboat listing there is a Bénéteau Idylle 51 for 27kUS$. Any thoughts, please.

[Sasha47]

CaptWho, I cant get infos on this Ferretti Altura 42. Clicking onto the ling, I got a blank page...

[CaptWho]

Originally Posted by Sasha47

CaptWho, I cant get infos on this Ferretti Altura 42. Clicking onto the ling, I got a blank page...

I just checked too and the boat no longer shows up in a search. I'm guessing it went pretty fast.

[CaptWho]

Originally Posted by OutlanderEngine

Stumbled across this while browsing through yachtworld for shannon 43's.
1979 Shannon 38 for $19,000
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1979/3157946/

That is an absolutely beautiful boat. Pity I'm looking for something 44' to 48'.

[CaptWho]

Originally Posted by Sasha47

On a sailboat listing there is a Bénéteau Idylle 51 for 27kUS$. Any thoughts, please.

Depends on age and condition. I had a friend that used to be a delivery captain on Bénéteau boats in the 90s. He liked to call them Bendyteaus. He said that the hulls were so thin, he could see light through the hanging lockers.

[Sasha47]

CaptWho. The one who told that was certainly French! They absolutely dislike that someone can do things better!! A 63 ft had a hull bottom 2 1/2 inch thick! Most of them has two MB based engines and really luxurious interiors.
The 63 was out of my reach, the 42 and 422 ( a twin 115hp engine had insufficient head room for me.