Boats with Shallow Draft for Florida, Bahamas, Chesapeake

[Scout 30]

Originally Posted by CareKnot

OH PLUEEEZE TAKE IT DOWN. That's the one I'm
bidding on!

Jeez! The seller's only asking $3,500 & you're "bidding"?

[Steadman Uhlich]

Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20

Asking Price (Oct 2016) = $10K - $30K+

You can find several Flickas listed for sale. Here is a list (updated every few months) on the "Flicka site" where you can learn more about this boat. The lowest priced one is just $10K.
http://flicka20.com/flickas-for-sale

Draft = 3' 3"

The Flicka is one of my favorite boats to see. It is "cute" and loved by their owners. Some have sailed across oceans. They can be trailered. They are known as surprisingly roomy for a 20 foot boat. They are considered a "blue water" boat and only 20 feet long. Full keel. Some have inboard Diesel engines, some have outboard motors. Some have porta-potty portable heads, some have a marine toilet. Some are "kit" or owner finished interiors, and some were factory finished.

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Dimensions
LOA: 24 ft 0 in
Beam: 8 ft 0 in
LWL: 18 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 3 ft 3 in
Displacement: 6000 lbs

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by Scout 30

Jeez! The seller's only asking $3,500 & you're "bidding"?

No I'm not 'bidding'. I just don't want everyone else to start. You have a hard time understanding that?

[Steadman Uhlich]

Allied Seawind 32

Asking Price $7,500 to $29,000
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Low price listing $7,500 1979 model
Location ANNAPOLIS. Oct 23, 2016
Craig's list 32'Allied Seawind

$29,000 listing on Yachtworld for comparison
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1977...s#.WA7pRXQ8KhB

NOTE! This particular boat sale listing linked above ($7,500) has newer Yanmar engine (2010), newer sails (2010), Harken roller furling, working fridge, etc.
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NOTE!! Two of the photos below (green hull) are from that $7,500 boat, the other photos show other Allied Seawind 32 boats.

See review at The Allied Seawind II 32 Sailboat : Bluewaterboats.org

Specs from Sailboatdata.com. (Not the Sale listing)
Specifications
LOA: 31′ 7″
LWL: 25′ 6″
Beam: 10′ 5″
Draft: 4′ 6″
Displacement: 14,900 lbs.
Ballast: 5,800 lbs.
Sail Area, Cutter Rig: 513 sq.ft.
Sail Area, Ketch Rig: 555 sq.ft.
Bridge Clearance, Ketch Rig: 43′ 0″

Headroom: 6′ 2″
Fuel: 40 US Gal.
Water: 60 US Gal.

Engine: See sale listing. 2010 Yanmar

Year Introduced: 1975
Year Ended: 1982
Total Built: 129
Designer: Tom Gillmer
Builder: Allied Yachts

[Scout 30]

Here's a Flicka for sale at a great price:

https://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/5843117947.html

[powsmias]

Originally Posted by WSMFP

Good thread and looking forward to the replies. We are looking for a shallow draft (non-CB) cruiser in the 35-40ft range to sail the Keys/Bahamas and to eventually live aboard.


We were set on an IP35 and have looked at 5 or 6 from FL to Maryland. But swimming and scuba off it looks like it would be a nightmare with the helm seat and pedestal set up. So the search continues.

Seen you leaning away from centerboards but on a pearson 35 i'm told many owners don't even drop them down.. might wanna check on that. great boat.. good luck, all the best

[theerwagen]

Great post Steady Hand, enjoyed it!

[Steadman Uhlich]

Today I posted information in another CF thread about a Hinckley 38 custom sloop (1969).

While it does have a draft of only 5.9 feet, and fits the criteria for this thread about Shallow Draft boats (Less Than 6') it is close to the limit. There are about 100 photos of it online via a link below.

Why mention it here? Because this boat is noteworthy because of these reasons:

1. Premium Brand Name "Hinckley"
2. Low Cost Asking Price $25,000
3. ONE OWNER boat
4. Recently Rebuilt Engine
5. Recent Awlgrip paint on hull (dark blue)

The boat does need some TLC. See the #214 post in the following thread for more info and some photos and the link to the original sale listing.

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...147098-15.html

[geoleo]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

Another new listing (10/20/16) caught my attention because the boat has a shallow draft.

Gulfstar 37 1977

Asking Price = $29K
Draft = 4' 8"
Location = Marathon FL

1977 Gulfstar Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

The gulfstar 37is relatively fast due to her long waterlinf length! However the draft is 5-0

[geoleo]

My boat is for sale for 102K >it draws 4-6,has everything,is beautiful, is very comfy, sails perfect , and is in top condition. It is a Brewer 12.8 a center cockpit aft cabin sloop built 1983.

[Scout 30]

If this is the centerboard version it has a 2.5' draft board up. I've tried emailing the seller to see what version this is but got no response.

https://daytona.craigslist.org/boa/5827894374.html
FREEDOM 28 CAT KETCH sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com

[Steadman Uhlich]

Freedom 28 Cat Ketch

DRAFT = 2.5 feet minimum (Centerboard up)

The Freedom 28 Cat Ketch is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has an unstayed cat ketch rig, a transom-hung rudder and a swing-up centerboard. It displaces 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) and carries 3,800 lb (1,724 kg) of lead ballast.[1][2]

The spars are made from carbon fiber. The initial models were produced with wrap-around sleeve-type sails and wishbone booms, but these were later changed to more conventional sails and booms.[1]

The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 2GMF diesel engine of 15 hp (11 kW) and has a fuel tank with a capacity of 18 U.S. gallons (68 L; 15 imp gal). It also has a 30 U.S. gallons (110 L; 25 imp gal) water tank.[1]

The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 204 with a high of 186 and low of 240. It has a hull speed of 6.8 kn (12.59 km/h).[2]

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Recent Find
Freedom 28 Cat Ketch boats vary in condition and price.
Here is a link (Oct 2016) for one in Florida with asking price just $3,000.

https://daytona.craigslist.org/boa/5827894374.html

Another on Yachtworld is asking $9,995.

The photos below are from a mix of boats of this model to illustrate features and design.

[Scout 30]

Since the Flicka has opened the door to great pocket cruisers I thought I'd post another of my favorites, the Falmouth Cutter built by Sam L Morse who also built the well regarded classic Bristol Channel Cutter. Like the Flicka, the Falmouth Cutter should not be judged by it's length for it is a true blue water cruiser.

1985 Sam L. Morse Falmouth Cutter 22 Sail Boat For Sale
1983 Sam L. Morse Falmouth Cutter Sail Boat For Sale -
Used 1980 Sam L Morse Falmouth Cutter, Redondo Beach, Ca - 90254 - BoatTrader.com

[thericksster]

What a coincidence. Thats exactly what I am in the process of doing. I bought a used PaceArrow motorhome and a MacGregor 25. I added a galley (a sink, water tank & a micro wave) Reduced the size of the couch and put in a closet and a set of drawers.Got a 4000 watt inverter, a flat screen & DVD player. I paid $1000.00 for it and it came with 3 sets of sails, a marine radio, all the safety equipment even a flare pistol, 2 deep cycle batteries with 2 chargers. I bought a 10 foot inflatable. It has a pop top that I can stand upright in and Im 6'2". It only has a 5 hp outboard but it starts first pull. Im leaving California for good and heading for the Gulf in less than a month. It has a swing down keel and draft in about 3 foot. My sailing experience is 8 years of racing Prindle 16 cats in lakes and tge Pacific #13 Jeff Prindles original cat. I know Im in a little over my head but hey thats life. Ill had pixcs as soon as I can figure out how to.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by Scout 30

Since the Flicka has opened the door to great pocket cruisers I thought I'd post another of my favorites, the Falmouth Cutter built by Sam L Morse who also built the well regarded classic Bristol Channel Cutter. Like the Flicka, the Falmouth Cutter should not be judged by it's length for it is a true blue water cruiser.

1985 Sam L. Morse Falmouth Cutter 22 Sail Boat For Sale
1983 Sam L. Morse Falmouth Cutter Sail Boat For Sale -
Used 1980 Sam L Morse Falmouth Cutter, Redondo Beach, Ca - 90254 - BoatTrader.com

Good boats. Admirable. I like the design. I will post a few photos on Thursday. Thanks for finding the links for this boat and others too.