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Local boat buying assistance

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#1 · (Edited)
Many of us are shopping for boats far & wide. It would be nice to get a preliminary idea of a particular boats condition before spending time & money to go see that boat.
This thread can be a resource for 'remote eyes'. I propose that those that are willing to take a peek at a boat for sale put your location here. This would not constitute a survey or recomendation or anything more than one persons opinion.

PLEASE keep these posts short & direct to the locations offered and perhaps time of year. Do not clog this thread with various opinions on a boat visited or other stuff.

Any inquiries for help should be made by Private Message only, off line. Keep the communications private.

Comments regarding findings should only be shared on a separate thread and only with the agreement of both sailnetters.

Brokers, please refrain from joining in here. This is for independent evaluations.

Thanks.

EDIT: NOTE...THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED AS A FREE ASSISTANCE BY SAILNET MEMBERS FOR SAILNET MEMBERS. ALL FINDING ARE SIMPLY OPINIONS AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS PROFESSIONAL EVALUATIONS OR RELIED UPON FOR ULTIMATE PURCHASE DECISIONS. THIS IS MERELY A HELPFUL SERVICE IN THE SPIRIT OF SAILORS HELPING OTHER SAILORS!
 
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#209 ·
Re: New Boat Buying Assistance List

Hi guys and gals,dont know if I'm on the right thread but there it is, I'm going to see if can make a deal on my first boat,catalina 30 hull#40ish older boat /atom4 motor,furler the man says the boat and sails are in good shape,nicely equipped for cruising, I suppose he was talking about electronics,10k nabourhood, basically what kind of nasties should I be looking for that could brake a this deal,thanks!exited but nervous,the last boat I was going to buy did not work out so well and purchased fell through!
 
#213 ·
Looking for some help in Central Maine (central part of the coast that is...:)). Sent a PM to a member but I think he was further south and his last contact on the site was in October so he may not see my PM. THanks in advance to anyone who can assist.
 
#217 ·
wanna be sailor, can anyone help me i am fixin to buy my first sail boat , i am looking at a victoria 18 a 1981 model. do i need to get a title or just a bill of sale? and what do i need to look for in inspecting this boat my self! i am just learning , any advice will be greatly apreciated. the boat has been setting in storage for 10 or 12 years. it has no sails help!
i know nuthing!
 
#218 ·
Jeffro, in the USA, many states do require titles, so it depends on where you are. There are some good threads on inspecting boats, though some of them may be overkill for a small, simple boat. Is the owner willing to let you take it on a test sail, assuming you could borrow a sail that would fit? There are several companies that specialize in selling old sails (Minney's, Bacon, etc.), though I don't know whether they'd have many dinghy (small sailboat) sails.
 
#220 ·
Connecticut. I can possibly get down to New York or as far east as Newport RI for gas money. If you need help checking out something on Long Island, I'd be willing to do it for expenses. I am opposite Port Jefferson and can sail there easily...any place else would require driving to inspect something in a reasonable amount of time.
 
#221 ·
Re: New Boat Buying Assistance List

Hello,

I can't volunteer yet, but we are in the process of purchasing our first sailboat. My wife and I are new to sailing and hope the forum will help provide the info. we need.

There are two boats that could be ours. One is a 1980 CS27 and the other is a 1980 Hughes 31. Our gut tells us the CS27 is a better place to start?

One is Kingston and one in Toronto...we are in Port Dalhousie, St.Catharines. Which ever boat we purchase we need to bring home, which is a concern because of our experience (none). This is my first thread and I'm not trying to hijack any thread. Just not sure where to start, sorry.

Look forward to being part of this community.

Cheers,
Ron
 
#223 · (Edited)
Re: New Boat Buying Assistance List

Hey - can any of you chuckleheads tell me what kind of cat this is? I just bought it.



They (PO) said it's a Hobie, but it doesn't quite have that upturn in the bow like most Hobies. But I've searched AMF, Chrysler, Prindle, nacra, etc. - and nothing looks exactly like it (although the Prindle is close, it doesn't have the stand-offs for the tramp).

I'm keeping the mustard yellow and rainbow stripes...and buying myself some neoprene bell-bottoms.

This is going to be FUN!

(PS - I dutifully followed Dog's boat buying tips and passed on a survey.)
 
#230 ·
Re: New Boat Buying Assistance List

Kalina the CS 27 is a strong boat with a great pedigree I think she might be the place to start. 27 is a good range to start docking and anchoring out she is alot of boat but not to much. Get a survey done and go from their. At 27 most people can single hand her, if you two have kids you should be ok by your self most of the time. So reffing should not be a problem. I sail a 34 by my self quite well its all in the set up. Me and my wife started ocean sailing on a Beneteau First 285 another great boat fast and nimbal.
 
#232 ·
Re: New Boat Buying Assistance List

I'll be happy to help, I always welcome the opportunity to help somebody, if that entitles looking at a sailboat it's a win win situation.
Put me down for Lake Lanier area of Georgia and I can be contacted by email at Sevseasail1@bellsouth.net.

Disclaimer: I'm no expert.
 
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