Cheap Multis and Projects

[Matt Johnson]

Originally Posted by ausnp84

All depends on what needs doing and what level of finish you’re aiming for! If it’s a full gut and refit with top quality cabinetry and fittings then yep, a solid 12-18 months with multiple people working on it sounds correct.

If it’s a case of removing a bit of crap, finishing some woodwork and tweaking systems, 12 months on your own is easily achievable.

N

I think he was referring specifically to the Catana 48. While the boat has already been gutted for the most part, based on the photos of the framing under the galley, I'd assume the whole bridgedeck floor needs to be pulled and redone. The ceiling and overhead were covered in vinyl and either need to be replaced or faired to get that surface paintable- a ton of back breaking work!

12-18 months of full time work would might get this cruiseable. Crazy amount of work needed, but I'm jealous of whoever gets the opportunity to give it a shot.

Matt

[peterAustralia]

30ft liveaboard catamaran in Maroochydoore, Queensland Australia. Asking $36000 Australian (24,000 USD)

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maro...t=163436_18420

[owly]

Has the Woods Flica 35' in Grenada been mentioned here yet? A bargain at 55K Sailboatlistings.com.......... I only wish I was in a position to jump on it ;-( Apparently a production boat built in Cornwall by Palamos Boatbuilding according to the listing. Presumably it is GRP construction.......... I believe molds do exist for these hulls. I've grabbed a few thumbnails of it below..........full size is of course in the add.

[Thumbs Up]

Owly, not the one for you? Still looking?...

[geoleo]

Once you have replaced the outboard for 3-4k and restiched the sails and and and and and and its not a 'bargain'.

[owly]

Originally Posted by Thumbs Up

Owly, not the one for you? Still looking?...

I'm roughly 2 years out..... I'd rather someone else was paying for storage or slip in that time....... otherwise it very definitely Would work for me.

[crazycat]

Went to see it and ran back to my truck! The crazy thing is the hard called me and told me some one bought it!

[Sand crab]

Originally Posted by crazycat

Went to see it and ran back to my truck! The crazy thing is the hard called me and told me some one bought it!

Which one?

[Sand crab]

It's cheap and a project.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/26-foot-Hea...AAAOSwM2deNMG4

[torpnr]

Originally Posted by Sand crab

Which one?

I received word that the Catana 47 sold. Sadly (or not) it wasn’t to me...

[Sand crab]

The Catana 48 is back on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Catamaran-C...EAAOSw9RZeFd~6

[torpnr]

Originally Posted by Sand crab

The Catana 48 is back on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Catamaran-C...EAAOSw9RZeFd~6

Yes - received the same word from the seller. Still so tempting. But sadly just not quite the right time or, more importantly, location. Too much of big investment just to get her on the water and moved to a workable location north of the wall.

[Matt Johnson]

Any news on why the buyer backed out? Typical eBay hijinks or a survey issue?

Matt

Originally Posted by torpnr

Yes - received the same word from the seller. Still so tempting. But sadly just not quite the right time or, more importantly, location. Too much of big investment just to get her on the water and moved to a workable location north of the wall.

[Franziska]

Originally Posted by Sand crab

It's cheap and a project.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/26-foot-Hea...AAAOSwM2deNMG4

Here is a nice little story on the Heavenly Twins as a cruising boat:

https://www.nauticapedia.ca/Articles...er_Account.php

While they are not fast windward performers they provide a good liveaboard platform for people enjoying the cruise at tge moment with a lesser focus on the pursuit of reaching ever distant targets fast.

[torpnr]

Originally Posted by funjohnson

Any news on why the buyer backed out? Typical eBay hijinks or a survey issue?

Matt

Sadly I can’t say (as in I don’t know). The few interactions I have had with the seller suggests a straightforward and motivated actor, so I can’t comment on the reasons why the sale fell through. If she’s still on the hard and for sale when I’m next in Florida, I may take a look in person. From a distance she seems to have good bones.