Window Shoping

So what does somebody that wants to liveaboard, but doesn't have a boat yet do - why they go out and look at boats for sail on the internet and dream of course!   So here are some of the boats I picked out as I was looking.  Obviously I'll be having to do work on whatever boat I get due to my anticipated budget.   But I'm trying to keep it simple per the recommendations of some of you fine folks.  

Grampian 34                           

Elysian is a rare 1973 Grampian 34 center-cockpit ketch. Solid comfortable cruising boat with lots of storage, easy handling, full aft cabin. Many recent upgrades, too many to list but include new electrical systems, sails, 2-anchor bow roller, and all-new LED lighting (cabin and tri-light). All new SS opening ports. New epoxy barrier coat. Thunder Bay, ON. $22,000 CND. http://elysian.ca

Price: $22,000 CND

Pearson 323, 1978  

In very good condition.

# It has a rebuilt atomic 4 engine with electronic ignition and fresh water cooling,
# newer full batten main in very good condition,
# roller furling headsail in fair condition.

# It has no soft spots and deck gelcoat is in very good condition for her age, no chips or cracking.
# It has wheel steering and auto pilot.
# This is an easy boat to single handed or cruise with a family.
# Comes with spinnaker sock.
# I sail this boat regularly so its ready to go.           At $15000 it's a bargain and won't last. 

Pearson 27, 1988  

Great Sailboat,          
# 12 horse Universal diesel,    
# Pedestal Steering with compass,
# knot and depth meter,
# Quantum sails and spinnaker,
# Jib furling,
# Double battery setup with charger,
# Bimini,
# cockpit cushions,
# Beautiful spacious interior with two cabins,
# Head with holding tank,
# Galley with stove,
# ice box, and sink.

 

Alberg 30, 1971     

Be sailing the Caribbean next week in this classic blue water boat for less than $10,000.

Length 30', Beam 8'9", Draft 4'6"

Engine: Westerbeke M320B Diesel, 18HP meticulously maintained

Navigation: Autopilot WP5000 and Windvane steering by Neptune

# Electronics: two GPS units, SSB Receiver, VHF Icom and handheld unit, depthsounder,
# Tanks: Fuel: 18 gallons, Water: 30 gallons
# Anchors: 33 lbs Bruce, 25 lbs Mansow, Fortress FX16, two Danforths
# Sails in good condition: mainsail, jib, genoa

# Electrical: two batteries, 55 amp alternator, two inverters, 30 amp battery charger
# Galley: 1 propane burner, sink, 110V fridge with freezer, large ice box
# Marine head with privacy
# Cockpit awning, dodger, swim ladder
# Cruise at 5.5K using 1/2 gallon of fuel

Inflatable dinghy with 3.3HP outboard

 

27' Catalina C27    

Year    1982
   
Length  27
   
Beam   8'10"
   
Draft    4'
   
Location  New York
   
Price         $9,500

Description:     Accomodations: Bunks for 2 in forward Vee berths, 1 in main cabin settee on Stb, 1 on port settee, 1 in stb Quarterberth. Note the main cabin stb settee could be modified to be a pull out double, head is manual flush with holding tank deck pump-out and thru hull macerator. table is bulkhead mounted and may be used in lowered position 1/2 open or fully open. Galley: galley has ice box, propane 2 burner stove, manual water system. Navigation/Electronics: compass, depth sounder, Loran, VHF, speed. Electrical: 2 batteries battery parallel switch. Mechanical: tiller steering, 1 fire extinguisher, cockpit controls. NEW shaft and cutlass bearing, NEW exhaust. Deck: Bow pulpit, lifelines with stern rails, fenders and lines, nav. lights, SS stern mounted swim ladder, spreader lights, 4 life jackets, Coast Guard safety package, including throwing device, anchor shackles chain rode horn and flares. Sails and Rigging: Main, Jib, Cruise equipped, manual backstay adjuster, roller furling on jib, 6 winches.




 
We will see after I've gotten some real sailing under my belt, and have read up some more, what types of choices I'll make as far as boats.   I'd really like a catamaran, but I don't think my budget is going to allow that. 

 Hope you all are enjoying your weekend!