Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

[barnakiel]

Surfing yesterday I noticed a HR Monsun at 12k on sailing texas and a Nicholson 35 at 20k on yachtworld. Both nice boats but clearly in need of tlc to make them yours.

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[Three Sisters]

Ran across this one while on our way over here.

http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/62070













Located in Florida. $20,000.

I've not been aboard one in the past. 39 feet for twenty grand.

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by old frog

If I were in the market for a sub 30K, boat I would be on my way to Long Island to look at the boat linked below. A S&S designed, Hinckley 38, being sold by the original owner, "new" engine (fine print says 10 hours since rebuild), new paint, good suit of sails, rod rigging, etc, Great designer & excellent builder. All at an asking price of $25K!. For disclosure sake, I have no interest or affiliation with the boat.
HINCKLEY 38 SAILBOAT - New Engine In the water ready to sail!

Oh man, I think that may win the award for best boat under 30K so far... now who is it here was looking for an H38?

[Steadman Uhlich]

Hinckley 38

Notworthy: New Engine, 1 Owner Boat
Asking Price (Oct 2016) $25,000

Location: Glen Cove, NY

I looked at the photos via the link below. Some of the photos were uploaded in fall of 2015, so that makes me think this boat has been on the market for a year at least. Some photos (engine) are from fall 2016. There are many photos of details via the link. I looked at them all.

My opinion?
The boat looks nice from the outside because of the new Awlgrip paint. Some of the interior looks nice (sole, settee wood). Some of the photos show the boat really needs some cosmetic TLC. It is certainly not "Bristol" condition. Some of the hardware on deck and in cockpit and in the interior looks old/original (and simply unclean or some corrosion), and may need to be cleaned, refinished, or replaced. I suspect the wiring may need to be replaced too, but the panel looks newer. But, who knows? As with any boat, a thorough survey is important. I have NO connection to this or any boat I post.

The following is from the sale listing on craigs list.
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HINCKLEY 38 SAILBOAT - New Engine In the water ready to sail!

This boat has been commission and the mast is on the vessel; she is in the water in Glen Cove.

Just Awlgripped Hull; great solid Blue Water Sailboat. Boat requires some cosmetic work.

HINCKLEY 1969 CUSTOM 38' SAILBOAT - ORIGINAL OWNER!!!

Hinckley 38 was designed as a racer/cruiser. She is in the water in Glen Cove, NY. Vessel is fiberglass w balsa core construction. There is a custom working trim tab on the aft edge of the keel, for additional lift to windward.

LOA: 37.6
LWL: 27.7
Beam: 10.6
Draft: 5.9
Displacement: 17,500
Ballast: 6,000
Headroom: 6.2
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 ea. 60 gallons
Fuel Tanks: 40 gallon Monel diesel
Engine: Reuilt Westerbeke 40 hp, w only 10 hours!!!

The hull was recently awl-gripped in a medium blue (see photos). 40 Hp, Westerbeke diesel engine was recently rebuilt w only 10 hours. Electronics: Garmin GPS, speed and depth and vhf radio. No auto pilot. There is hot and cold runnning water, dodger and bimini, and shower in the head. Accommodations for up to six in Mahogany interior w teak and holly soles. Boat sleeps six in two cabins. Starting forward is the private forward cabin w offset double berth to port and dressing seat to starboard. There is storage in lockers and drawers under and in a burearu aft of the berth and in shelves above the berth. Continuiing aft is the enclosed head to port w vanity w ss sink and hot and cold pressure water. The shower is ensuite. Oppposite head are two large hanging lockers and an additinal storage at the forward end of the salon which features a settee. There is a u-shaped dinette which converts to a double berth. Galley has an alcohol Hiller three burner stove and oven.

Boat is race equipped w two spinnakers (3/4 and 1.5 oz), four jibs and a new Harken roller furling jib.
Rod rigging. Emergency life raft, inflatable dink with outboard snatch blocks, etc.

Photos: www.sellyourboatnow.shutterfly.com

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by Three Sisters

Ran across this one while on our way over here.

http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/62070


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Located in Florida. $20,000.

I've not been aboard one in the past. 39 feet for twenty grand.

Not bad.
Please try to post the MAKE and MODEL and YEAR of the boats, when adding them to the mix.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Cal 40 1965

Asking Price = $17,000 "negotiable"
Location = Long Island NY

My Opinion:
This boat surprised me when I looked at the photos, because it appears from the few photos that the owner has cleaned it up inside. While there are limited photos, what I saw looked better than most boats I view that are at this price point and better than most boats this age. Worth a look, so I am posting it. I have NO connection to this boat or seller.
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From Craig's List:

Sailboat Cal 40


1965 Cal 40- Hull #32
Second Owner
Original Gray Marine 4-cylinder Gasoline engine (rebuilt 1995)
New Tiller (2004)
Schumacher Elliptical Rudder
Cruising Design Roller Furler
New cabin cushions
Loose-footed Mainsail (2002)
Roller furling 135% Genoa (2007)
Jabsco Head (2009)
New shrouds (2002)

Sails like a dream.

Negotiable

[old frog]

1969 Hinckley being sold by her original owner, 47 years of ownership. That is very, very, very rare. Little surprise she needs a bit of updating. she and her owner have grown old together. The seller is probably in his 80 to 90's now. I would wager a beverage or two that the owner is as much "interviewing" new owners, as he is attempting to sell her. Something along the lines of wanting to to find a worthy person to care for & enjoy his boat. These things to happen, but are rare. Again, if I were 1/2 way in the market for another boat, this would be at the top of my list & I would be in Long Island now. Just my opinion. If my hunch is right, I hope the owner finds someone worthy to pass her along to.

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

Hinckley 38

Notworthy: New Engine, 1 Owner Boat
Asking Price (Oct 2016) $25,000

Location: Glen Cove, NY

I looked at the photos via the link below. Some of the photos were uploaded in fall of 2015, so that makes me think this boat has been on the market for a year at least. Some photos (engine) are from fall 2016. There are many photos of details via the link. I looked at them all.

My opinion?
The boat looks nice from the outside because of the new Awlgrip paint. Some of the interior looks nice (sole, settee wood). Some of the photos show the boat really needs some cosmetic TLC. It is certainly not "Bristol" condition. Some of the hardware on deck and in cockpit and in the interior looks old/original (and simply unclean or some corrosion), and may need to be cleaned, refinished, or replaced. I suspect the wiring may need to be replaced too, but the panel looks newer. But, who knows? As with any boat, a thorough survey is important. I have NO connection to this or any boat I post.

The following is from the sale listing on craigs list.
______________
HINCKLEY 38 SAILBOAT - New Engine In the water ready to sail!

This boat has been commission and the mast is on the vessel; she is in the water in Glen Cove.

Just Awlgripped Hull; great solid Blue Water Sailboat. Boat requires some cosmetic work.

HINCKLEY 1969 CUSTOM 38' SAILBOAT - ORIGINAL OWNER!!!

Hinckley 38 was designed as a racer/cruiser. She is in the water in Glen Cove, NY. Vessel is fiberglass w balsa core construction. There is a custom working trim tab on the aft edge of the keel, for additional lift to windward.

LOA: 37.6
LWL: 27.7
Beam: 10.6
Draft: 5.9
Displacement: 17,500
Ballast: 6,000
Headroom: 6.2
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 ea. 60 gallons
Fuel Tanks: 40 gallon Monel diesel
Engine: Reuilt Westerbeke 40 hp, w only 10 hours!!!

The hull was recently awl-gripped in a medium blue (see photos). 40 Hp, Westerbeke diesel engine was recently rebuilt w only 10 hours. Electronics: Garmin GPS, speed and depth and vhf radio. No auto pilot. There is hot and cold runnning water, dodger and bimini, and shower in the head. Accommodations for up to six in Mahogany interior w teak and holly soles. Boat sleeps six in two cabins. Starting forward is the private forward cabin w offset double berth to port and dressing seat to starboard. There is storage in lockers and drawers under and in a burearu aft of the berth and in shelves above the berth. Continuiing aft is the enclosed head to port w vanity w ss sink and hot and cold pressure water. The shower is ensuite. Oppposite head are two large hanging lockers and an additinal storage at the forward end of the salon which features a settee. There is a u-shaped dinette which converts to a double berth. Galley has an alcohol Hiller three burner stove and oven.

Boat is race equipped w two spinnakers (3/4 and 1.5 oz), four jibs and a new Harken roller furling jib.
Rod rigging. Emergency life raft, inflatable dink with outboard snatch blocks, etc.

Photos: www.sellyourboatnow.shutterfly.com

[old frog]

I do not remember those lodging knees forward as being standard on a Cal 40. Someone has done some logical strengthening to that boat.

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

Cal 40 1965

Asking Price = $17,000 "negotiable"
Location = Long Island NY

My Opinion:
This boat surprised me when I looked at the photos, because it appears from the few photos that the owner has cleaned it up inside. While there are limited photos, what I saw looked better than most boats I view that are at this price point and better than most boats this age. Worth a look, so I am posting it. I have NO connection to this boat or seller.
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From Craig's List:

Sailboat Cal 40


1965 Cal 40- Hull #32
Second Owner
Original Gray Marine 4-cylinder Gasoline engine (rebuilt 1995)
New Tiller (2004)
Schumacher Elliptical Rudder
Cruising Design Roller Furler
New cabin cushions
Loose-footed Mainsail (2002)
Roller furling 135% Genoa (2007)
Jabsco Head (2009)
New shrouds (2002)

Sails like a dream.

Negotiable

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by old frog

1969 Hinckley being sold by her original owner, 47 years of ownership. That is very, very, very rare. Little surprise she needs a bit of updating. she and her owner have grown old together. The seller is probably in his 80 to 90's now. I would wager a beverage or two that the owner is as much "interviewing" new owners, as he is attempting to sell her. Something along the lines of wanting to to find a worthy person to care for & enjoy his boat. These things to happen, but are rare. Again, if I were 1/2 way in the market for another boat, this would be at the top of my list & I would be in Long Island now. Just my opinion. If my hunch is right, I hope the owner finds someone worthy to pass her along to.

Interior looks like it might be all original, including cushions! I'd probably leave it that way just for the nostalgia of it!

[Steadman Uhlich]

Old Frog,
Interesting observations on both boats. Thanks for adding your comments to the mix.
I agree about the One Owner 47 Years point. That is rare.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by Don C L

Interior looks like it might be all original, including cushions! I'd probably leave it that way just for the nostalgia of it!

Did you look at ALL the photos via the link?

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

Cal 40 1965

Asking Price = $17,000 "negotiable"
Location = Long Island NY

My Opinion:
This boat surprised me when I looked at the photos, because it appears from the few photos that the owner has cleaned it up inside. While there are limited photos, what I saw looked better than most boats I view that are at this price point and better than most boats this age. Worth a look, so I am posting it. I have NO connection to this boat or seller.
___________
From Craig's List:

Sailboat Cal 40


1965 Cal 40- Hull #32
Second Owner
Original Gray Marine 4-cylinder Gasoline engine (rebuilt 1995)
New Tiller (2004)
Schumacher Elliptical Rudder
Cruising Design Roller Furler
New cabin cushions
Loose-footed Mainsail (2002)
Roller furling 135% Genoa (2007)
Jabsco Head (2009)
New shrouds (2002)

Sails like a dream.

Negotiable

Sheesh, pretty clean Cal 40! I guess the gas engine will turn away some, and yes it does need new sails and rigging, but if that boat were on the west coast I bet it would sell in a heartbeat.

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

Did you look at ALL the photos via the link?

All the ones on post 214 only. For some reason I don't get all those when I go to the craigslist link. That oven looks original to!

[Steadman Uhlich]

I like to use the recent sale listings to ILLUSTRATE what types of boats may be considered within this price point (Less Than $30K). So, I look for the photos of the boat that is currently for sale, and add other photos to show that TYPE or MODEL of boat and drawings to illustrate that type of boat.

These photos are of different CAL 40 boats I have seen in the past. These photos are NOT of the boat I posted earlier, but I intended to add them to that posting but my upload got timed out.

Note that the Cal 40 was first produced in 1963! Look at that hull shape and the design under the water (keel and rudder). The CAL 40 had an enviable reputation back then for being a fast boat and some of the photos show her nice lines in action. I hope you enjoy seeing them.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by Don C L

All the ones on post 214 only. For some reason I don't get all those when I go to the craigslist link. That oven looks original to!

I saw the link for shutterfly "Sell your boat on shutterfly" and clicked that link.
Try THIS link:
https://sellyourboatnow.shutterfly.com/17773

I only posted the BEST photos here on CF that look nice.

The Shutterfly listing has MANY more that show the details of condition (some water stains in interior, dirty areas, some corrosion, questionable wood trim condition etc.). That is why I asked.