24 ft columbia contender free

[codmander]

I threw an ad over the internet for kicks on donating a boat lol wouldnt ya know it theres quite a few freebees flyin around to my surprise the latest is a 24ft columbia contender full keel has new sails and is in the water...................(( floats)) he wants the outboard ((has one of those inside outboard thingys (((boat lingo)) and the electronics best thing is its nearby guess he really wants it off the mooring fast (((mooring fee must be due soon)))
so I figure to take a peek anyway maybe sail/tow it down to harwich and plop her on jacks in the yard for the quick ebay resale no reserve thing wont cost much from the marina down the street to the house if the boat is worth it...thoughts? anyone familar with this hull?

also he has taken her from the cape to maine quite a few times and in weather so he says
also if anyone else is intrested and I decide to blow it off I would be more than happy to relay info probly go check it out tommorrow if It's not my cup of tea so to speak

[Jim H]

Here's some specs on the boat:

http://www.columbia-yachts.com/c-24cont.html

I checked one out once that was close to free ($500), and it came with a trailer in exceptional shape. It had no engine, the sails and standing rigging were in terrible shape, there was some blistering on the hull, and the decks needed to be fully sanded down, patched, and then painted. I forgot the mention the interior was trashed.

Anyway, having just rebuilt a Cal 20, I knew that the parts alone (even mixing used and new) for the Contender would reach into the thousands of dollars. At the same time, I knew there were other boats of similair size (but better suited to sailing in the area) for a few thousand that would require a lot less work and investment.

There's a book (Royce's Sailing Illustrated) that refers to "Pink Cloud," a SF area Contender that was used for sailing classes for many, many years and did a great job. They are sturdy boats that can hold up in a sea way. Unfortunately, I've seen others for free as well, because they seem to be moving into the area where you will never sell for close to what you put in. I think even in great shape, they go for around $2,500. (Your quick ebay resale may not go so quick.)



Jim H

[codmander]

hey thanks!! ya never know I dont want it for myself figured if it was in good shape maybe be worth a go a trailer would help without a trailer probly be $500 just to get it in the yard so its about the same thing as what you had if that's the limit of repair/transport probly make a few bucks but without a trailer might as well forget it

anyhow if its in great shape... I'll give it a go gotta start somewhere